Motor ON while plugging the shore?

[Poncho]

I disagree, So many times I have seen a bite turn right off when other boats drive thru the drift.
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[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by Poncho

I disagree, So many times I have seen a bite turn right off when other boats drive thru the drift.
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Apples and oranges. Drift vs. drive through. But I am told they follow the lobster boats for the free buffet.....

[JohnR]

Depends, do you want to live when that unexpected wave comes along?

If your outboard is EFI and starts every single time sure, if it is prone to slow starts, stalling, puking, leave it running. You'll never need it until you really need it

[Sea Flat]

Great fisherman, Charley Soares always leaves his engine on and he does just fine bringing in the big girls. If it is FAC I can get it and wouldn't hesitate to shut it off, but you never know when you may have to move in a hurry. I have caught many fish, big and small with the engine on

[piemma]

Don't know about plugging but with live lining, chunking and throwing eels, I always leave it on. The few times I shut the motor off, I didn't notice a difference in hookup rate. Hell we use to troll pogies at 3kts and would crush large doing it.