Bass fishermen have always had a love-hate relationship with aquatic vegetation. They love the fish the plants attract but they hate getting their trolling motor stuck in the weeds.
Well, all that is over because MotorGuide has given anglers the upper hand with the new MotorGuide Safari weedless propeller which is designed to deliver an extremely weed-free performance as well as exceptional open-water power.
Developed by propulsion experts at the Mercury Propeller Division, Safari is an efficient two-blade prop built on a tapered-hub design that leaves no gap between prop and housing. That means weeds keep moving toward the business end of the lower unit where the blades cut them and throw them clear.
And the prop is constructed from durable glass-filled nylon so it can endure run-ins with stumps and rocks hidden among the vegetation. The Safari weedless prop has undergone comprehensive testing in the United States, where it's been put through its paces by experts. "MotorGuide and Mercury really did their work on this one," said Terry Scroggins, a five-time BASS winner. "While we've had 'weedless' props before, Safari has taken the concept to a whole new level. Without a doubt, this is the quietest and most weed-free design on the market, and this prop is already making my fishing life a whole lot better."
Fellow fishing pro Gene Bucholtz has been using Safari among the nastiest growth of the California Delta.
"I'm a believer," he said. "Safari has already changed the way I fish my favourite spots, getting me in and out of tough spots quicker and giving me more quality fishing time."
Safari fits virtually all MotorGuide trolling motors and has a RRP of $44.