Troll motors/ weedless

bassinbob · 12-12-09, 02:40 PM

Looking for a transom mount 12 vt. that is good for going through thick weeds. What are your suggestions?

pig n jig · 12-12-09, 04:29 PM

A kipawa trolling blade. I think your asking the impossible though.

Ivan

keithdog · 12-12-09, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pig n jig

a kipawa trolling blade.I think your asking the impossibe though.

Ivan

P&J is probably right here. I have to agree with him in that your probably looking for the impossible though. I've had two trolling motors both Minn Kota and Motor Guide that supposedly had "weed proof" props. I don't believe such an animal exists. Maybe Tim the tool time guy can fix ya up.

nofearengineer · 12-12-09, 08:30 PM

The only truly weedless motor I've ever seen was a paddle, and it made my arms hurt a lot.

bassboogieman · 12-12-09, 11:02 PM

12v just won't do it. I've heard good and bad about the Kipawa T/m prop and I'm not certain they have one for 12v. I'm running a MinnKota 101 and "heavy" weeds bog me down, and I'm looking for a fiberglass or alum prop to see if that helps.

bassinbob · 12-13-09, 03:03 AM

The bow mount I have is an older model. It has an alum prop. I just hate picking up the thing and clearing the weeds every 10 to 20 feet. I just thought maybe the newer models were a little bit better. What about those round rings that go around the blade, do they help?

pig n jig · 12-13-09, 06:18 AM

When going back in the shallow weed infested flats to throw a frog.When you have to go get the fish you can't ski across the weed mat is my problem. using the trolling motor to get there quickly is a whole nother can of worms.

BeaverIslander · 12-18-09, 08:37 PM

Even the weedless props get hung up when you're going slow.

Here's my solution. I use it all the time when slop fishing or when tryng to get close to a dock to free a snagged lure.

http://www.amazon.com/Avery-10-TracL.../dp/B0002LNI4W

Bender · 12-18-09, 11:51 PM

What ever happened to those "baskets" that TMs used to have a long time ago? I kind of remember them helping but I haven't seen any for ~25 years.

Short of a push pole just make sure your motor is up as close to the surface as possible. My 2 blade Weedless Wedge 2 on a MinnKota has been the best I have used but not perfect.

Captmikestarrett · 12-19-09, 11:24 AM

I use a push pole myself.

Capt Mike

1FASTLASER · 12-24-09, 07:23 PM

Get or make the weed cutter knives for your troller. They do VERY VERY WELL.

BeaverIslander · 01-02-10, 01:15 PM

Another thing, sharpening the blades with a Dremel helps a little.

MallenManson · 01-02-10, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

The only truly weedless motor I've ever seen was a paddle, and it made my arms hurt a lot.

Haha. I've gotten myself into spots so bad the only way I could get out was cast my lure at a stump and haul myself out. God bless Sufix braid!

BassBandit · 01-02-10, 06:19 PM

Bored today.

flfireman · 01-05-10, 08:35 PM

The dremel sounds easy. Ive used a razor knife and a fine file to sharpen mine. It does help, but the weeds get smart and outnumber you.

MallenManson · 01-06-10, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BassBandit

Bored today.

I could use that in some of the lakes around here

bassinbob · 01-06-10, 05:57 PM

Never thought to sharpen the blades. Thanks.

92petejj1 · 01-07-10, 12:23 AM

Bass Pro push pole is what I use

MallenManson · 01-07-10, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 92petejj1

Bass Pro push pole is what I use

I've got a flimsy 3 or 4 piece paddle that I've had to use

MallenManson · 01-07-10, 02:06 PM

92, you just gave me an idea. Being a roofer, it's not at all uncommon to see lengths of conduit in a job site dumpster. I need to snag an 8' length and keep it in my boat.

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12-12-09, 02:40 PM	#1
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Troll motors/ weedless Looking for a transom mount 12 vt. that is good for going through thick weeds. What are your suggestions? __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

12-12-09, 08:30 PM	#4
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	The only truly weedless motor I've ever seen was a paddle, and it made my arms hurt a lot. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

12-13-09, 03:03 AM	#6
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	The bow mount I have is an older model. It has an alum prop. I just hate picking up the thing and clearing the weeds every 10 to 20 feet. I just thought maybe the newer models were a little bit better. What about those round rings that go around the blade, do they help? __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

12-19-09, 11:24 AM	#10
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	I use a push pole myself. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

12-12-09, 04:29 PM	#2
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	A kipawa trolling blade. I think your asking the impossible though. Ivan

12-12-09, 11:02 PM	#5
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	12v just won't do it. I've heard good and bad about the Kipawa T/m prop and I'm not certain they have one for 12v. I'm running a MinnKota 101 and "heavy" weeds bog me down, and I'm looking for a fiberglass or alum prop to see if that helps.

12-13-09, 06:18 AM	#7
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	When going back in the shallow weed infested flats to throw a frog.When you have to go get the fish you can't ski across the weed mat is my problem. using the trolling motor to get there quickly is a whole nother can of worms.

12-18-09, 08:37 PM	#8
BeaverIslander BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 275	Even the weedless props get hung up when you're going slow. Here's my solution. I use it all the time when slop fishing or when tryng to get close to a dock to free a snagged lure. http://www.amazon.com/Avery-10-TracL.../dp/B0002LNI4W

12-18-09, 11:51 PM	#9
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	What ever happened to those "baskets" that TMs used to have a long time ago? I kind of remember them helping but I haven't seen any for ~25 years. Short of a push pole just make sure your motor is up as close to the surface as possible. My 2 blade Weedless Wedge 2 on a MinnKota has been the best I have used but not perfect.

12-24-09, 07:23 PM	#11
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Get or make the weed cutter knives for your troller. They do VERY VERY WELL. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

01-02-10, 01:15 PM	#12
BeaverIslander BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 275	Another thing, sharpening the blades with a Dremel helps a little.

01-02-10, 06:19 PM	#14
BassBandit BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 430	Bored today. Attached Thumbnails

01-05-10, 08:35 PM	#15
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	The dremel sounds easy. Ive used a razor knife and a fine file to sharpen mine. It does help, but the weeds get smart and outnumber you. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

01-06-10, 05:57 PM	#17
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Never thought to sharpen the blades. Thanks. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

01-07-10, 12:23 AM	#18
92petejj1 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Waynesville N.C. Posts: 2	Bass Pro push pole is what I use

01-07-10, 02:06 PM	#20
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	92, you just gave me an idea. Being a roofer, it's not at all uncommon to see lengths of conduit in a job site dumpster. I need to snag an 8' length and keep it in my boat. __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

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