Trolling plates?

Ihave an 18.5 ft fiberglass Deep V with a yamaha F150. I haven't sprung for a kicker motor at this point. I can't get the 150 to troll slow enough (idles at 3.5 mph). anyone have any experience with trolling plates?Just curious as to how much it would slow my boat down. I would love to hit Erie's Jig bite but also troll if I wanted. i really don't like the looks of the trolling plates but I figured this would be a $100 quick fix for the spring until I can save up 3,000 for a 9.9.

thanks for the advice guys!

Here a thread on the subject!


http://community.walleye.com/showthread.php?t=3855


here is a link to a trolling plate!


http://www.johnsonmarinesupply.com/trolling_plates.htm

If you are interested in this plate then I would contact them to be sure it will work on your yamaha.

Ive used two different trolling plates, and they work fine. Still burn alot of fuel, but they work till you get a kicker. In fact, with the cost of fuel this year, a used 5-7.5hp kicker might save you money in the long run.

Trolling bags from Amish outfitters