Bass Pro Prowler 50#

[canuckjack]

I'm heading down to Bass Pro in Syracuse this weekend, the Mrs wanted a weekend away so I'm taking the chance to stock up for the spring

 

Wondering if anyone has experience with the Bass Pro Prowler trolling motors. The Cabin fever flyer has a 50# bow mount prowler at what seems to be a great price, but I'm having a hard time finding any reviews on this unit. I'll be using it on a 16' tinnie, it probably won't be used too hard, I want it mostly just to steer the boat as I drift or for hugging the shoreline in calmer water.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

On a side note, anyone getting or giving BP gift cards be sure to keep the receipt. I checked the balance online for a few that I got at Christmas and one shows $0 so I called the 1-800 number and they told me that the retailer didn't activate it properly and the only way I can get that done is to bring it back with the receipt. A receipt that of course no longer exists...

Edited January 20, 2011 by canuckjack

[alphaalpha]

I picked up one of the cheap 30# deals on sale last spring for my canoe. I used it about a dozen times and haven't had any problems with it at all.

[Uncle Buck]

i thought about buying one... and couldn't find any reviews... ended up getting a minn kota

 

also shaft length was pretty short from what i could remember...