Whether you are taking the family out for a day on the lake or trying to put a quick limit of walleye in the boat, trolling remains one of the most effective ways to cover water and find fish.
A good board spread paired with crankbaits or live-bait harnesses can keep lines in the water throughout the day. But there is another piece of equipment that deserves more attention from anglers: a dedicated kicker motor.
The Mercury Pro Kicker is designed to provide the slow-speed control needed for trolling while adding another layer of versatility to your boat.
Built for precise trolling speeds
When targeting walleye, trolling speed can make a significant difference. Whether you are pulling crankbaits or harnesses, being able to dial in a consistent, controlled speed helps keep your presentation in the strike zone.
The Mercury Pro Kicker features a smaller-pitch prop designed to make those slower trolling speeds easier to achieve. That gives anglers more control when working through different presentations, water conditions and trolling strategies.
The result is a setup that is well suited for the steady, controlled pace often required when trolling for walleye.
EFI starting for dependable performance
The Pro Kicker also features electronic fuel injection, or EFI, which helps provide reliable starting performance across a range of conditions.
For anglers who spend long days on the water, having a kicker that starts easily when it is needed can make a difference. Whether you are heading out early in the morning or making adjustments throughout the day, EFI adds convenience to the experience.
Simple controls at your fingertips
Mercury also integrated the shift and throttle controls directly into the tiller handle. The shift control is positioned on the handle along with the throttle, putting the controls where they are easy to access.
For anglers actively managing a trolling spread, that straightforward control can make speed and direction adjustments simple without adding unnecessary complexity.
A kicker motor offers more than trolling
While trolling may be the primary reason many anglers add a kicker motor to their boat, it can also provide something just as valuable: peace of mind.
Large bodies of water can be unpredictable, and engine problems are something every boater hopes never to encounter. If an issue were to occur with the primary outboard, a kicker motor can provide an additional means of propulsion to help get the boat back toward safety.
That backup capability adds an extra layer of confidence when fishing far from the dock or navigating a large body of water.
Add versatility to your fishing setup
For walleye anglers, a kicker motor can be a valuable addition to a trolling setup. It provides precise low-speed control for fishing presentations while offering dependable starting, convenient tiller-handle controls and an added source of propulsion when you need it.
The Mercury Pro Kicker brings those features together in a purpose-built outboard designed with anglers in mind.
So when you are setting up your boat for the next walleye season, do not overlook the kicker. It can be much more than a tool for trolling.