AutoTroll for my '91 Bayliner

[SLOWDANCING]

I've been wanting something to keep my trolling lines tracking without steering constantly. I stumbled upon an old AutoTroll setup still in the box for $250 at a garage sale which came with the heading sensor too. I cleaned it up and sprayed it black to better match my console. Does anyone else still use these? I'm curious how well they hold up with modern fishfinders running nearby.

 

[RetiredHenry]

A friend of mine uses the autotroll and he is very happy with it; it may be a bit old-school but it's very solid for trolling. Make sure that the wires are clean and separated. I would really like to hear from you how yours performs since those are very rare finds these days.

 

[Massive-Alfalfa-3658]

AutoTrolls still get the job done for steady trolling. If the heading sensor's working and wired right, it should hold up fine.

 

[baymagiic]

I've been wanting something to keep my trolling lines tracking without steering constantly. I stumbled upon an old AutoTroll setup still in the box for $250 at a garage sale which came with the heading sensor too. I cleaned it up and sprayed it black to better match my console. Does anyone else still use these? I'm curious how well they hold up with modern fishfinders running nearby.

Still in the box for $250? That's a neat find and a solid deal! I know a few guys who still run those older AutoTrolls, and they generally hold up surprisingly well. You might pick up a little bit of interference on your fishfinder depending on how close everything's mounted and the quality of your wiring, but it's usually pretty minor. I bet you'll be happy with not having to constantly steer!