04-08-2022, 08:31 PM
I don't have a kicker so I troll with the bow mounted electric when it's calm. (Big motor with trolling plate in windy conditions) I find that if I raise the big motor I get more time on the batteries because of the drag the big motor creates. I've checked when underway with the electric and I find that my speed on the GPS increases about .2 miles per hour with the motor raised so it does create drag. However, it's whatever you find works best for your situation. I like Bob's idea of using a kicker and electric and only steering with the electric. Maybe I'll get a kicker and try it out. I always lower the motor all the way to drain it (very important in winter) but I store it in the up position.