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Why We Love This Deal
Trolling has several meanings in today’s world, but for fishermen, it’s the best way to cover a wide area without disturbing the fish below. A good trolling motor is something every fishing boat should have, whether they’re operating out of a kayak or something bigger, and now, Walmart has a dynamite electric model on sale with a price cut of more than $130.
The Naipo Electric Trolling Motor is just $167 at Walmart right now, 44% off its normal $300 price tag. It’s earned 13 five-star ratings, and customers are generally pleased with the quality and performance of this motor despite not being from one of the more well-known brands.
Naipo Electric Trolling Motor, $167 (was $300) at Walmart
What Boaters Should Know
- Thrust: 55 pounds
- Motor: 12V brushless electric motor with 48-amp maximum draw and a five-LED battery meter
- Speeds: 8 total (5 forward, 3 reverse)
- Propeller: Large, three-blade
- Weight: 23 pounds
This trolling motor clips to the back or front—sorry, aft or fore—of a watercraft. The propeller depth and angle can be adjusted for maximum effectiveness. Once the boat is in an optimal fishing area, the quiet motor (controlled by turning the telescoping handle) allows for minute movements that don’t scare off the fish below. Without a trolling motor, fishing from a boat is a much more frustrating endeavor because it’s difficult to move without spooking the fish.
What Boaters Are Saying
One fisherman wrote that this motor “pushes my 14-foot Jon boat very well” and that it’s “as good as many of the more expensive motors I’ve used.” It’s not the motor you’ll want to use to cover Lake Michigan, but it has enough power and stealth for fisherfolk in local spots or coastal saltwater.
Another customer with some expertise called this the “best trolling motor on the market.” Less effusive praise, that’s still praise, came from another who said, simply, that this motor “works as it should.” Is there anything more you can really expect from any piece of gear?
Even at full price, the Naipo Electric Trolling Motor is a no-brainer for anyone currently fishing out of a boat without one. For just a little over half of its normal price, it’s even more worthy of consideration. Just make sure you shop ASAP, as this deal could slip off the hook at any time.
