Fishing Gear for Beginners: Trolling Motor Battery

March 28, 2026

Most new anglers buy the wrong trolling motor battery — and it ruins their day on the water. In this Fishing Gear for Beginners video, I show why old‑school deep‑cycle marine batteries only give you half the power you think you’re getting, and why modern LiFePO4 lithium batteries (like the LiTime 12V 100Ah Trolling Motor LiFePO4 Battery) are lighter, safer, and deliver full thrust all day long.

I cover real‑world performance, safety certifications, mistakes, and what matters for anglers. If you want longer runtime, better boat control, and a smarter battery choice, this guide will get you there fast. Ideal for kayak anglers, Jon boat owners, and anyone upgrading their fishing setup

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Steve Moore

In 2015, Steve created the Kayak Hacks Fishing YouTube channel, which focused on gear hacks, fly, spin, and ebike fishing tips. Steve was a regular columnist for Southern Trout Magazine, where he wrote the "New Fly Guy" column to provide fly anglers with tips, techniques, and other advice between 2012 and 2019. He also wrote the "Kayak Hacks" column for Southern Kayak Fishing magazine from 2015 to 2018, where he served as the Field Editor. Beyond the magazines, he has written six books on fishing.