How would you set 23 foot boat up for trolling

[apb]

It will depend some on how you want to troll. You want to pull planers, downrig, flat line troll, all of the above? Variable speed trolling motor for pulling planers. You'll want one with autopilot so you can control from the cabin. You should be able to set up rod holders around the back of the boat for the rods. Downrigging/flat line trolling, you might find a small (5 hp) kicker motor to be more useful than running the big motor. You'll probably have to double check the hp to make sure that will move the boat along. Whatever size you get, go with a 4 stroke. Less gas, less noise. Pair of electric downriggers (I've used Cannon Mag 10's) with a swivel base and three rod holders on each. This will allow you to stack 3 rods on each rigger. Add a depth finder in the cabin and you be set.

Andrew

[PatientlyWading24]

It really depends on how you are trying to troll down there for the stripers. some guys don't use down riggeres and it really depends on what time of year you are going to be fishing. most of the spring and right now a lot of guys catching them, are still pulling boards, along with multiple down lines and normally a cork way off the back. the best way to do that is to get a wireless trolling motor, i beleive mentioned above, so you can control it from your wrist and stay in the back waiting for one of your rods to double down and touch the water. the depthfinder is also key. although different times of year some people don't even troll. they will just pull over a school drop a few lines down 40-50 feet or so and wait for drag to start squeelin. i would probably set her up with at least 8-12 rod holders all positioned the way you feel you will be fishing, a few off the back and some to go off each side, giving you options anyways.