We all know just how fun it can be to pack up the kayaks and head for some water sport action over the weekend or even for a quick afternoon thrill. The downside of kayaks is that you generally have to use your own steam to get you where you want to go. This means that you’re paddling the entire time you are on the water, and this can be tiring, especially if you aren’t out there for exercise, but simply want to explore or bring home a small catch. A simple way to add a bit of free movement to your man powered vessel is by incorporating an electric trolling motor to do the job for you! Taking your kayaking game to the next level and leaving your friends behind in a splash.

What is a trolling motor? A trolling motor is a one-man band when it comes to helping you through the shallows on your fishing vessel, with many different sizes available you can even use it in place of your large outboard motor for doing just that, getting close to the shallows and in amongst areas that having a large outboard dragging behind you simply wouldn’t allow. With its own propellors and controls you can easily mount this up to a range of different water borne vessels to add a bit of extra chop to your arsenal of tooling and gear. Capable of being mounted practically anywhere on your vessel, you’ll be able to ensure it does not hinder your activities by doing so. Simply put, it can replace your paddles on a kayak and help propel you towards your desired areas and save the arms some spin time.

Have a trolling motor attached to your kayak is a great way to allow you to keep moving at a steady pace without having to touch an oar, which leaves you in charge of the fishing line instead. Taking the pressure of having to constantly power your fishing vessel by hand will leave you less exhausted by the end of a long day moving through the rivers or creeks searching for a bit of catch.

Other benefits of having an electric trolling motor are that they can also act as a form of hold in place of an anchor, by pushing against winds or a current to hold the kayak in a steadier position to not scare off your prey or leave you drifting aimlessly away from your desired fishing hole.

At an incredible low price the 18lb Electric Trolling Motor offered at 4WD Supa Centre is made specifically to suit Adventure Kings Kayaks, this a smart selection and should be top of your list if fishing and fossicking in the shallows is your thing. All you’ll need to buy separately is a 12V battery and the Kings Kayak Motor Mount, and you’ll be able to connect this up to any of the Adventure Kings Single or Double Seat Kayaks.

Once mounted on the left or right of your fishing rig dependent on your requirements and personal preference, simply attach the alligator clips to a 12V battery and off you go, making it much easier to make it to your favourite destinations without having to touch a paddle! The Kings electric motor has the option of 2 speeds in both forward and reverse and this will be ample for getting you where you need to go, and much quicker than swinging those paddles around in a questionable fashion.

Why would you want to replace the paddles? Well of course if you went out and purchased a kayak with the intention of spending some time on the water racking up cardio hours, then this probably isn’t for you. But if you want to spend some time hovering over one spot for the purpose of fishing or exploring then it can certainly be a big help. The electric boat motor can work to keep you somewhat stationary around fishing holes and throughout stronger currents which would normally push your little kayak in the direction the water is travelling. Not only is it great for the environment because it doesn’t require fuel smoke bellowing out above the water source, but these electric props are perfect for entering stealth mode during your fishing adventures as well. With small propellors that make only a small amount of motion and noise, keeping your fishy friends exactly where you want them ready for you to scoop them up or reel them in.

Made to increase your sense of adventure, there is plenty to enjoy with the electric fishing motors and they will last for donkey’s years if well looked after. Meaning that as you get older, you can still take the kayak out and get around the water ways with with ease, maybe even take the better half with you for an adventure too.

One thing to take into account when loading up the kayak is just how much you can take on board without creating that fearsome dip from one side or the other, you want to keep it nicely weighted so that you hold your balance, as there is nothing worse than ending up in the drink when you just want to stay dry and enjoy a bit of adventure. The great thing about the Kings Electric Trolling Motor is that it is relatively light weight and easy to pack down for storage in the car or at home. With aluminium shaft and small-scale props, it is definitely not going to weigh you down and cause you to exceed weight ratings of your kayak. Not even when mounted to the double seat kayaks of which they easily mountable too. Regardless of what you have on board with you from 2 people, a swag or fishing gear the 18lb of thrust will propel you to new heights allowing you to concentrate on the finer things about being above the water, so leave the paddles tied up and get yourself racing across the seas with a trolling motor perfect for any upcoming adventure!