80 lb Tiller Trolling Motor or Gas Kicker Motor?

[mpiersak]

Hello-

I have a Crestliner 1850 Fishhawk and primarily fish walleyes. But the bow mount trolling motor (65lb) does not hold up on rough lakes or wind. So I currently back troll with the console, which is kinda tough to control and fish.

I am thinking about getting an 80 lb transom mount tiller trolling motor, but not sure if I should go with just a small kicker motor and back troll? The electric would allow for greater boat control and allow me to forward troll. And I know you get more output with a rear mount tiller vs. bow mount. I am just not sure if this will have enough muscle to get me through average/above average winds and waves.

Does anyone think an 80 would do?

 

[twisterlodge]

Re: 80 lb Tiller Trolling Motor or Gas Kicker Motor?

if you are doing alot of fishing in big wind or wave conditions, i would think you would be better of with a lil 4 stroke kicker. no worries bout batteries and more power! i use a honda 6hp its wisper quiet!

where do you fish?