We reviewed the best trolling motor for any angler, whether you want an electric one with spot lock for bass fishing, a transom mount, or a kayak motor. Print Subscription-$35 for the Best Field ...

The most accessible way to motorize a kayak is by adding an electric trolling motor. For a few hundred bucks, an angler can install a 45-pound thrust trolling motor and 12-volt, deep-cycle marine ...

Yet the simplest way to power your kayak is with a transom-mount trolling motor like the Newport Kayak Series or their NK180 and NK300 kits. ... In the end, a saltwater trolling motor offers a huge ...

Building a trolling motor mount for my kayak was cheap and easy. I took four surplus leg sections from a deer feeder to Howlin Custom Cycles in Little Rock. My buddy there charged me $20 to put a ...

For those who don’t own a kayak, I recommend starting with a 10-foot fishing kayak (they don’t make kayaks specifically designed for hunting, yet) in the $1,000-1,500 range.

But, motorized kayaks are getting closer. Today's motor-ready boats are a long way from the old transom-mount trolling motor attached to a 2×4 bolted to the kayak deck.

When you’re packing a trolling motor battery for your kayak, you need reliable performance in a compact, lightweight footprint. The Dakota Lithium 12V54Ah has this covered. Measuring roughly 8 inches ...

Electric Motor vs. Trolling Motor. Newport’s kayak motors mount astern and fit nearly any 10- to 14-foot ’yak that sports a flat horizontal surface aft. Lacking a tiller, the new NK300 turns using ...

Discover the all-new 2025 Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro. Upgraded mounting tracks, horizontal rod holders, trolling motor mounts, and unmatched versatility.

Weighing only 23 pounds, this motor won’t unbalance your kayak when fixed to a mount that puts the 8-speed telescoping handle close at hand. The 36-pound thrust model will zip your fishing kayak ...