Customer Reviews for HAPPY TROLLER The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
HAPPY TROLLER The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
Perfect trolling speed doesn’t necessarily mean the addition of an expensive trolling motor. Make this fixed-position trolling plate a simple but extremely effective part of your fishing strategy. In the up position, the plate acts as a stabilizer, smoothing out the ride in rough water and reducing porpoising and cavitation. In the down position, it serves as a brake so you can maintain the ideal trolling speed. Constructed of the highest quality stainless steel and marine aluminum with a clear, anodized aluminum finish. Models:
Small - Fits outboard motors through 50 hp
Large - Fits I/O’s plus all outboards 50 hp and larger
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Rating breakdown 24 reviews
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23 out of 24(96%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
Review 1 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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Anbqq5c
Age:46-55
Gender:Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Very good Product
Date:February 16, 2013
I have used a Happy troller for years and have never had a problem. I did add a a notch at the 45 degree position for another speed selection. I highly recommend doing that if you have one.
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Review 2 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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knottyman
Country:United States
State:Washington
Age:65 and over
Gender:Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
great product
Date:November 19, 2012
Very well made and easy to install
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Review 3 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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cnwyo
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
happy troller
Date:August 12, 2009
works good easy installation
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Review 4 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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Brownbelfry
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Happy Troller
Date:July 7, 2009
The trolling plate does a good job of slowing my boat down to troll at a slower speed.
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Review 5 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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scottfrommaine
Location:Poland Spring, Maine
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
works like described
Date:June 18, 2009
It was easy to install and works just like it was described in the ad. Shipping was quick and easy. What more could you ask for?
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Review 6 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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RUBEZ
Location:Los Angeles
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
HAPPY TROLLER WITH A HAPPY TROLLER!
Date:June 17, 2009
I recently purchased this device after reading some online reviews (good and bad). I have a Fish N Sky with a Volvo V8 I/O and when I attempted to troll, I could not reduce my speed enough to properly troll. After installing the Happy Troller to my boat I was able to easily lower my speed to enable myself to properly troll. I recommend the Happy Troller to anybody in need of slowing down their boat.
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Review 7 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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rjsportsman
Location:Roscommon, MI
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Happy Trolling
Date:May 27, 2009
Taking the advice from other reviewers, I added a 45 degree notch to the trolling plate. Using this intermediate notch, I can troll down to 1 mph with my Yamaha 50. Also, by running at higher rpm, my motor does not load up during extended trolling. This plate allowed me to do away with my kicker motor. This is a good product!
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Review 8 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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phishinguy
Location:Atwater, CA
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
The Happy Troller
Date:May 6, 2009
This item was easy to install. Works great and easy to operate. I bought the small unit. I can troll nicely at anywhere between .07 to 2.5 mph. Great control on steering the boat. Real windy conditions I'll also use my electric trolling motor to steer and minor speed changes. Thanks for building a great piece of equipment. Til next time!
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Review 9 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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RogertheTogueFisherman
Location:East Millinocket Maine
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
The Happy Troller renovation
Date:April 27, 2009
I bought one of these units and agree with the review that stated you will have to make modifications. I did the same as them. I cut a slot to give it a different pitch and installed a line on the end of the flap to make it easy to retract up for running. Maybe a heads up to the manufacture to do the same. Its rugged and I know its going to be fine. Contact me for any other info.
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Review 10 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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miaud
Location:Victoria, TX
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Happy Troller
Date:April 9, 2009
This is my third one. It really does away with the need for a "kicker". I mounted this on my 60 hp Yamaha and it trolls down to where I can use any type of lure.
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Review 11 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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CatchThemFish
Location:Livermore, California
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Slowed a 19 foot Rinell with a 350 to a crawl.
Date:March 9, 2009
The install on this trolling plate was a breeze....only requiring a few new holes drilled & a wrench. The plate slowed the boat plenty for effective trolling. The only thing that I would recommend to someone looking into this plate is to spend the extra 30 bucks or so to get the trolling plate with the fins, as you loose the ability to steer when conditions on the water are windy. Overall a great product for the 100 bucks or so it costs.
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Review 12 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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Sudzy
Location:Upstate New York
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Happy Troller
Date:October 31, 2008
Got a 20 hp Mercury. I really didn't need this unit but I was just really curious to see how it would react. What I noticed with my particular motor is that it almost slows me down to much. I think if I were to cut some slits in the plate it may react a little better. A bigger HP engine may be recommended to have this on.
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Review 13 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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Augy
Location:Spokane Washington
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Happy Troller
Date:September 29, 2008
I installed the Happy Troller on a 25HP outboard. It actually made it go too low (.5mph). I then cut in a midway notch with a file, so it will lock down at a 45 degree angle. That put me in the 1mph range. I can still put it all the way down for the slow drift to cast and retrieve. Works great.
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Review 14 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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CaptWayne
Location:Canada
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Happy Troller
Date:September 24, 2008
These plates work well but as mentioned in some of the other reviews are not without idiosyncrocies. First off, I have a 2007 Merc. 115 4 stroke and the plate would not fit in the recommended position. I had to mount it on the top of the stabilizer bar. No big deal. Secondly, I had to cut a rather large Vee in the bottom of the plate as the boat had poor direction control and it slowed down my 17 Crestliner Fishhawk below trolling speed even at 1200 RPM. Lastly, they are a little difficult to put up and down until you get the hang of it. Otherwise a great product.
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Review 15 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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Robert389
Location:Ca.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
happy troller
Date:July 14, 2008
Excellent product wish I had bought one sooner
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Review 16 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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grumpynorth
Location:Waterloo, Ontario
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
happy troller
Date:June 30, 2008
excellent piece of equipment, provided you don't accidentally hit the throttle with it down. I have one on my 150 hp Johnson and I can reduce my speed to less then 1 mph. Easy to install and trouble free.
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Review 17 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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jerseybro
Location:Yorba Linda, Ca
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Happy Troller
Date:June 18, 2008
Dissatisfied with this product.
Not user friendly.
Does not operate to upward position smoothly.
Plate bends way to easy!
My friend has an EZ Troller, and works excellent.
Would not recommend Happy Troller.
Not user friendly.
Does not operate to upward position smoothly.
Plate bends way to easy!
My friend has an EZ Troller, and works excellent.
Would not recommend Happy Troller.
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Review 18 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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woodybuck
Location:winchendon,ma.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
EXCELLENT
Date:June 17, 2008
this was worth every penny i paid , it slowed my boat down to a crawl, just the right speed for lake trout with bait. thank you
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Review 19 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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wimzip
Location:Longueuil, Quebec,Canada
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
great product, but could be improve
Date:June 16, 2008
"I have a 40 hp 4 stroke mercury 2008 and it troll at 3.5 km/h, that it s way too fast for my need. I install this product (the small model) and it cut the speed to 1.2 km/h.
If you want the best performance be prepared to make some modifications:
1 st : file a notch at 45 deg. the control of the boat will be a lot better ( at 45deg my speed is 1.8 km/h)
2 nd : drill a hole at the end of the plate and install a second rope to make it a lot easier to pull it up ( I dont understand why it s not factory made like this)
I really recommend this product but they could easily improve it"
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Review 20 for The Happy Troller Fixed Position Trolling Plate
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sparkylu58
Location:Saint Clair Shores, Mi
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Happy Troller
Date:April 15, 2008
This is an exceptional product, we have used one on our last two boats a 17' and a 22' on the outdrive, no need for a kicker motor, it's the perfect troll, we slay the walleyes every year.
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