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wind and boat control #10401425 11/10/14 04:18 PM
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This does make some sense, especially when fishing alone, but anyone else have any tips?



boat control

I am fishing Ray Roberts and in the timber. I do not have talons or power poles and a drift sock is not easily deployable in grass and timber. I have a 20 foot fiberglass boat.

Thanks for your ideas!

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Re: wind and boat control [Re: NiceCatch] #10401452 11/10/14 04:30 PM
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Minn Kota I-Pilot with Anchor Lock feature.

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I fish the same way. Best thing I have found is the following.
http://www.trollperfect.com/Pages/default.aspx

Re: wind and boat control [Re: NiceCatch] #10401501 11/10/14 04:54 PM
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Just grab one of your dock tie up ropes and throw it around a stump when you get in a good area. Works like a champ. Allows you to fish a good area and not blow into stumps and branches.

Re: wind and boat control [Re: NiceCatch] #10401739 11/10/14 06:19 PM
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how deep is the water? Dig-In anchor is a hell of a lot cheaper than powerpole/talon but won't anchor you in over 8ft or so at best, but most shallow water anchor systems aren't much different save for a few inches of extra holding power

Re: wind and boat control [Re: NiceCatch] #10401792 11/10/14 06:40 PM
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Fish into the wind. Make shorter casts.

Re: wind and boat control [Re: Nutman] #10401799 11/10/14 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted By: Nutman
Minn Kota I-Pilot with Anchor Lock feature.


+1


Re: wind and boat control [Re: EM-Steve] #10401833 11/10/14 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted By: TXnewbie
Just grab one of your dock tie up ropes and throw it around a stump when you get in a good area. Works like a champ. Allows you to fish a good area and not blow into stumps and branches.



This is my power pole solution.....I would have PP's if they would fit into garage, but they won't.


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The I=Pilot is much cheaper than power poles and has numerous other functions that make it well worth the money.
There is a Motor Guide version as well if your are a MG person.
But they will certainly solve wind problems, shallow and deep water.

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tie up

Re: wind and boat control [Re: NiceCatch] #10403037 11/11/14 03:24 AM
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Most of the time I troll into the wind so that it allows you to slow down and fish areas thoroughly.

If the wind is blowing extremely hard, I will fish backwards. I still point my bow into the wind and let it blow me down the shoreline, but I can bump the trolling motor forward to slow down. I find it works great and gives you a balance of controlling your boat and speed, but not on the trolling motor the entire time.

I will also engage the spot lock function on the trolling motor and fancast much like you will from the shore. Move up 50 yards or so and repeat. Sure lets you focus more on your casts, presentation and bites rather than fighting trolling motor all day.

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fill your livewells

Re: wind and boat control [Re: NiceCatch] #10403562 11/11/14 02:01 PM
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The 'chop' on the water from wind is supposed to present some of the best opportunities. Well, roflmao sure is going to be great fishing conditions for the next three days !!
A real test on skills of handling your rig in rough water and the wind
Ya'll just be careful......would like to see what ya'll caught during this ..........


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I almost always just tie up to a stick up..Plenty of them at Fork


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Re: wind and boat control [Re: Trickster] #10403777 11/11/14 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted By: Trickster
I fish the same way. Best thing I have found is the following.
http://www.trollperfect.com/Pages/default.aspx


I have been looking at these, what all has it done for you.

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