Wrist-band remote for trolling motor.

On the console is a fishfinder/GPS combo unit, with a temperature gauge. “Water temp helps me determine the mood or presence of fish,” Moore said.

For hot days, Moore added an ice chest. He chose a Frigid Rigid model, fiberglass with two inches of foam insulation and an airtight seal.

“It serves dual purpose as a seat in front of the console, and even a casting platform,” said Moore.

The pushpole is a 20-foot Stiffy model, graphite wrapped with epoxy tape, coming in at 4 pounds. On the poling platform is a pushpole holder as well as a stainless steel rodholder, attached to the front left leg and angled slightly forward.

“The fishing rod is out of the way of the poler, but within easy reach in case a double hookup or backup cast presents itself,” said Moore.

On the base plate of the rod holder is a hole Moore can use to clip a 4-foot length of line with a 10-inch loop in the end; this serves as a securing line for staking out with the pushpole.

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