trolling motor prop question

skeeterman · 03-19-09, 12:20 AM

I was wondering which is a better prop for a trolling motor in shallow water? I have a two blade prop for mine but was wondering would a three blade prop be better for shallow water with weeds ?

Scott McGehee · 03-19-09, 03:34 PM

The three blade will run a little shallower, but it's so little that I don't think it's worth changing the prop out. I've never been able to tell any difference in the weeds, except that the smaller blades on the 3 blade don't seem to sling off the grass as well.

zooker · 03-19-09, 04:25 PM

the three blade is better at holding you in wind..

i prefure a three blade...

zooker

bamabassman · 03-19-09, 05:01 PM

i have a 3 blade hydrilla hacker. the prop is great, my problem is the thrust of my troller. it is only 56#. i need to upgrade to at least an 82#thrust. never too much power.

Captmikestarrett · 03-19-09, 06:59 PM

There was a metal prop that claimed good performance in weeds. OR

Two part epoxy a single edge razor to the motor to cut weeds..

Capt Mike

skeeterman · 03-25-09, 10:49 PM

I ended up using a four blade prop I seem to have more control while trolling compared to the two blade

WTL · 03-26-09, 06:46 AM

I was gonna make what capt Mike is talking about. Cabelas sells one premaid. I have a bandclamp laying around that will help.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...requestid=6430

OrygunBasser · 03-26-09, 01:04 PM

Not exactly what the thread is about, but concider this!

Be carefull that you do not put too big of a prop on a smaller # motor! It will cause the motor to over heat, blow circuit boards and drain your battery more quickly!

Don't ask how I know!!!

03-19-09, 12:20 AM	#1
skeeterman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hopkins sc Posts: 122	trolling motor prop question I was wondering which is a better prop for a trolling motor in shallow water? I have a two blade prop for mine but was wondering would a three blade prop be better for shallow water with weeds ?

03-19-09, 04:25 PM	#3
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	the three blade is better at holding you in wind.. i prefure a three blade... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

03-19-09, 05:01 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i have a 3 blade hydrilla hacker. the prop is great, my problem is the thrust of my troller. it is only 56#. i need to upgrade to at least an 82#thrust. never too much power. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-19-09, 06:59 PM	#5
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	There was a metal prop that claimed good performance in weeds. OR Two part epoxy a single edge razor to the motor to cut weeds.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

03-26-09, 06:46 AM	#7
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I was gonna make what capt Mike is talking about. Cabelas sells one premaid. I have a bandclamp laying around that will help. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...requestid=6430 __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

03-19-09, 03:34 PM	#2
Scott McGehee BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 18	The three blade will run a little shallower, but it's so little that I don't think it's worth changing the prop out. I've never been able to tell any difference in the weeds, except that the smaller blades on the 3 blade don't seem to sling off the grass as well.

03-25-09, 10:49 PM	#6
skeeterman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hopkins sc Posts: 122	I ended up using a four blade prop I seem to have more control while trolling compared to the two blade

03-26-09, 01:04 PM	#8
OrygunBasser BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lakeside, Oregon Posts: 159	Not exactly what the thread is about, but concider this! Be carefull that you do not put too big of a prop on a smaller # motor! It will cause the motor to over heat, blow circuit boards and drain your battery more quickly! Don't ask how I know!!! __________________ You may practice catch and release as a religion but that doesn't mean that the next person has to bow down to your god!

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