As GPS-guided electric trolling motors find increasing use aboard a wide range of saltwater fishing boats, many anglers struggle to find the best way to mount these motors in the bow area of their ...

KEY LARGO, Fla., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sea Swivel Inc., a Florida-based marine innovation company represented by EPGD Business Law, has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of ...

It started with anglers attaching rod holders to recreational kayaks. To store our tackle and gear, we added milk crates and PVC rod holders. Next we glued sonar transducers to the inside of our ...

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O.G. Schmidt invented the electric trolling motor in 1934 when he attached the starter motor from a Model A Ford to a flexible shaft with a propeller on the end. A fanatical angler, Schmidt used the ...

The trolling motor was invented in 1934, but the first saltwater models didn’t hit the water until a decade ago. Why did it take almost 90 years for the trolling motor to reach coastal anglers?

Trolling motors have become an essential part of any serious angler’s toolkit, providing a stealthy approach for fishing, as well as enhanced boat control. There are several ways to mount a trolling ...

New bow-mount electric trolling motors for boating anglers continue to push the envelope of technology, efficiency, stealth, corrosion resistance and integration with onboard electronics. In July 2023 ...