questions about slowing boat for trolling ?

[towac78]

1.8 is the slowest i can get it down too. I have to throw out two bags to get that speed . Will two five gallon buckets get me down to 1 .0 along with the bags?

[Gettin Jiggy]

1.8 is the slowest i can get it down too. I have to throw out two bags to get that speed . Will two five gallon buckets get me down to 1 .0 along with the bags?

Not sure about your buckets, but what size are your bags? I know an Amish guy who makes great bags any size u want. I think he sells a 48" for $60. I would get bigger bags personaly. I sure others from this site will also have good ideas.

[ebijack]

Call with your boat info and he will hook you up with the right set up.
http://www.amishoutfitters.com/descriptions.htm
Also you DON'T want to be at idle trolling. Lowest oil pressure your engine has. You'll end up wearing out/burning your rod bearings and camshaft. 1200 rpm is a good number to try to stay at.

[ReelTime]

What size boat are you running? You might try one of these along with your bags. http://www.johnsonmarinesupply.com/trolling_plates.htm