Row-Troller.com
Dedicated to the boats, people, fish, and stories surrounding this man-powered technique. Also, the official site for the Bob Ellis Classic
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Welcome to Row-Troller.com a site dedicated to to the boats, people, fish, and stories that continue to attract enthusiasts and new-comers alike. For some it's a hobby, others a sport, many an addiction, and for a select few a love affair.
Those who have been fortunate to have caught a glimpse of a sleek, hand-laid, slatted, hull, rich in color from a dozen or more coats of varnish gliding almost effortlessly across a glassy, northwoods, lake with each pull of the oars, have a permanent image of perfection burned in their mind, and a longing in their heart to be part of that scene. The image is further enhanced by the bend of a fishing rod bowing to the resistance of a musky plug; many of which are works of art in themselves.
This site is also the official home of the Bob Ellis Classic row-trolling tournament. This event was started in 2003 to memorialize Bob, a legendary northern Wisconsin row troller who was killed while trolling in 1989. Bob Ellis was recognized by the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in 2008 for his impact on the sport.
