bbhill Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 So I caught my first pike on the weekend and tested out my pontoon boat. It was a blast, but there's only one problem, I want to go lake fishing more now, so I have to buy a trolling motor for my pontoon. Just curious if there was any advice as to make/models and size anyone would recommend or if anyone has one sitting around they'd like to get rid of? I have a 9' pontoon boat with motor mount plate. Not looking for anything too special just solid quality. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hey. My dad uses a minkota 30 for his toon. On a recent trip to BC I noticed alot of guys using the minkota 50. I think both would do fine. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Holy C R A P!! Are you going waderless/sockless in your pontoon?! Yikes!! That had to have been cooooooold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 i was wet wading pike fishing yesterday. other then being gross, it was fine for temp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericlin0122 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 make sure you get the one with digital maximizer if you go with minn kota, much better on battery life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I got the traxxis 55 for my scadden, no one ever complained they had too much power. Buy the biggest 12 volt motor with maximizer that you are willing to spend. The extra power doesn't give you much more speed but it will make a huge difference when your heading into the wind/ whitecaps! Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbhill Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Holy C R A P!! Are you going waderless/sockless in your pontoon?! Yikes!! That had to have been cooooooold! The water wasn't too bad and with the sun shining it felt nice for a tiny bit. Thanks everyone for the advice and those who pm'd me about getting rid of theirs'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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