JTH

I fish an old 15 foot fiberglass boat. It only has a 30lb thrust trolling motor as the main motor was long since removed. It works fine for the lake I fish which has a 10hp motor limit anyway. My question is that many time it seems the rear of the boat won't stay in line with the front and I sort of crab walk down the lake. Not so much when under full power but mostly when on and off the motor and especially if there is about a 5mph+ breeze going. Was wondering if the lack of the rear motor in the water acting like a rudder could be the issue? I notice most pros fish with the motor tilted down unless really shallow water.

Wow. Never thought this would get an answer this quick. Many thanks. So has it ever caught a fish for someone here? Anyone? I have fished it before but I was like 10 yrs old and it was a lot to ask for a Zebco spin cast to pull that thing.

@tom young You think? It has no writing on the blade or head. Pretty heavy. I guess the idea is the wide head gets the bait up on plane quick.

I have a lure I cannot ID. A buzz bait with the old skirt missing. (possible living rubber skirt) Pretty sure it is from about 1980.. I do not think it is an infomercial bait either. My father probably got it from Kmart or maybe Bass Pro. Any help, thanks. Trying to add a photo but having issues. Maybe email me and I can attach that way? john@everettsmith.com i was finally able to attach