T & L Products
Michigan-Made Marine Innovation Since 1970
Few names carry as much weight among Great Lakes anglers as T & L Products. Founded in 1970 near Reese, Michigan, the company got its start with a single, game-changing invention: the Trol-A-Matic trolling plate. Designed to solve one of fishing's most persistent challenges — slowing a powerful outboard motor down to a precise, fish-catching crawl — the Trol-A-Matic quickly became a staple on salmon and walleye boats across the Midwest and beyond.
As the Great Lakes fisheries flourished through the 1970s and 1980s, T & L grew alongside the anglers who depended on their gear, expanding its lineup to include rod holders, electronic mounts, and other boat accessories purpose-built for serious freshwater fishing. The brand changed hands in 2011 when Jeff Harrington, a dedicated fisherman himself, acquired the company and has continued to operate it out of Reese, MI — keeping the same commitment to quality and affordability that defined T & L from day one.
The Trol-A-Matic: A Legacy in Trolling Plates
T & L Products built its reputation on the Trol-A-Matic Hydrofoil & Trolling Plate — a fully automatic device that mounts to most outboard or inboard/outboard motors rated at 50 hp and up. The plate works by reducing thrust when deployed, allowing anglers to troll at ultra-slow speeds that would otherwise be impossible on modern four-stroke engines. What sets the Trol-A-Matic apart from manual alternatives is its self-regulating design: as the throttle opens and boat speed increases, the plate automatically swings up out of the way, requiring zero input from the operator. Constructed from fiberglass-filled nylon with stainless steel hardware, it resists rust and corrosion in the harshest marine environments.
For anglers chasing walleye, salmon, or lake trout where precise trolling speed is everything, this kind of reliability isn't just convenient — it's a competitive edge. The Trol-A-Matic installs with just four quarter-inch holes and no special tools, making it one of the most accessible performance upgrades available for outboard-powered fishing boats.
Trolling Motor Parts & Accessories
Beyond its flagship trolling plate, T & L Products also offers Trolling Motor Parts & Accessories to help anglers keep their setups running at peak performance. The brand's focused, no-frills approach means every product is engineered with the working angler in mind — practical, durable, and built to last season after season on the water.
Why Anglers Choose T & L Products
- American-made marine accessories crafted in Reese, Michigan
- Fully automatic Trol-A-Matic design with no manual adjustments needed underway
- Fiberglass-filled nylon construction resists rust and corrosion
- Compatible with most outboard and inboard/outboard motors 50 hp and up
- Simple, drill-and-mount installation with included stainless steel hardware
- Trusted by Great Lakes anglers for over five decades