MinnKota powerdrive noise

[LoonASea]

I have a minnkota power drive mounted on the bow ,,,I run it from the back of my boat with my main motor down using the main motor as a rudder to stear ,,My main question here is do you think the sound/noise of steering the power drive unit scares fish???,,,Im thinking if I can hear it ,,,well so can the fish

thanks for any input

Randoid

[marine_man]

They can probably hear the motor steering, but they can also probably you shifting your feet, etc.

I've caught fish while steering, if that is any indication...

marine_man

[eyepatrol]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. People from the novice angler to the pro's catch plenty of fish of all species both deep and shallow utilizing their electric trolling motor, constantly making turns and movements to keep their boat positioned correctly. The only time it would probably have an adverse affect on the fish is if/when you are right on top of them in shallow water.