Trolling bags question...

[Jammer]

My 26 ft Searay with a 350 Alpha1 at minimum forward throttle ~650 rpm does about 3 to 3.5 mph on flat seas with no wind.

What size/brand trolling bags would be the best setup to get me down into the 1.8 to 2.8 mph range?

Thanks for your help!

JAM

[Shade]

www.c-mesales.com and look under trolling anchors. I would think a 30" is waht you need.

Shade

[Tim Bromund]

www.amishoutfitters.com

Either the buggy bags or the beefy bags.

I have 2 of the 28" beefy bags on my 24' Thompson and with both in the water, they'll slow me almost to a dead stop. That size should be plenty for you as well.

Those bags are super heavy duty and will last forever.

Tim

[Locoman]

I agree with tbromund. I have two beefy bags that are going into their fourth season. Give Capt. Frank a call and he'll direct you to the proper size bag. I can't say enough about the quality of his product...........

[CBish]

I don't think you can have too big a bag....I seem to get about 2 seasons out of a bag.

You don't want to troll all day at min throttle, the larger bags will allow you to add some rpm's.

CC

[bobpugh]

I agree with the guys about amish outfitters and their trolling bags. Have had mine for four years and they look brand new. I'm a rec fisherman and I probably bought too much bag for my boat but I probably won't have to buy one for at least 10 years.

Bob

[Jammer]

Thanks for the advice guys. I've got a pair of 28" beefy bags on the way from Frank.

JAM