On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 14:44:39 GMT, "RichG"
wrote:

My comment on the "trolling plate" was in response to a prior question that
asked if Smart Tabs would slow a boat down when trolling. I thought
"slowing a boat down " was a good thing when trolling, so that is why I
mentioned the trolling plates. I was not recommending them, just commenting
on how many I've seen advertised.
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With regard to your query about your difficulty in trolling slower

...I don't know if it will work in your situation, but around here, to cut
down on wind drift, I hang a "drag anchor" or small "sea anchor" out.
Depending on which cleat I position it, I can set up a neat drift that
matches my position along a shoreline. No reason it wouldn't positively
affect a slow troll while under way. I've moved my boat short distances
carefully while it was deployed. Might not work for you, but works here. --

Trust me Rich - I've tried everything. :)

It's an odd, quirky boat. It's not designed for the kind of use I
need, but I was blinded by the fact that it's (1) a Ranger (2) a
beautiful boat (3) trailerable (4) nice in big fresh water lakes,
rivers.

It's actually the reason I've been looking for a boat in between the
Ranger and the Contender.

Later,

Tom