Ironwood Pacific Hydrofoils & Trolling Plates

Ironwood Pacific EasyTroller: The Smarter Trolling Plate & Hydrofoil Combo

When it comes to solving the most frustrating problems anglers face on the water, Ironwood Pacific has built its reputation on practical, purpose-driven engineering. Nowhere is that more evident than in their flagship hydrofoils and trolling plates lineup — the innovative EasyTroller series.

The Problem with Ordinary Trolling Plates

Any experienced angler knows the pain of accidentally accelerating before raising a trolling plate. Traditional plates can bend, break shear pins, or sustain costly damage in an instant. Ironwood Pacific tackled this head-on with a patented solution. The EasyTroller's patented spring hinge design flexes upward to prevent damage to the trolling plate under accidental acceleration — when propeller thrust reaches a critical threshold, the heavy-duty springs flex to relieve pressure, then return the plate to its normal trolling configuration once speeds drop again.

Two Models to Match Your Motor

The EasyTroller comes in two purpose-fitted configurations. The Short Model is designed for outboards in the 30–45 HP range, while the Standard Model handles outboard and stern drive motors from 50 to 300 HP — making it one of the most versatile trolling plates available for everyday fishing boats and serious offshore rigs alike. Both models mount directly to the cavitation plate of your outboard or outdrive, snap into position a few inches behind the prop, and release with a simple pull of a cord.

The EasyTroller can slow your boat to as little as 1 MPH — ideal for slow-troll presentations that keep deep-water baits in the strike zone longer.

The Hydrofoil Fin Advantage

What truly sets Ironwood Pacific apart in the hydrofoils and trolling plates category is the availability of integrated hydrofoil fins. The optional hydrofoil trolling plate model combines two products into one to improve fuel economy and performance. When the plate is stowed in the "up" position, the hydrofoil fins get to work — acting like wings to raise the boat's stern, improve the hole shot, and help the vessel maintain a plane at lower RPMs. This also angles the bow downward, improving visibility and overall on-water safety.

Both the Short and Standard EasyTroller models can be equipped with Ironwood Pacific's hydrofoil fins, giving anglers flexibility to add performance benefits regardless of their engine size.

Built in the USA, Built to Last

Ironwood Pacific manufactures its products with pride in Portland, Oregon. The EasyTroller is constructed from heavy-duty marine-grade anodized aluminum and stainless steel, purpose-built to withstand the rigors of saltwater and freshwater environments alike. The result is a trolling plate and hydrofoil system that anglers can rely on season after season, backed by a manufacturer's warranty.

• Patented spring hinge design prevents bending and shear pin breakage under accidental acceleration
• Slows boat to as low as 1 MPH for ideal trolling presentation
• Optional integrated hydrofoil fins improve hole shot and reduce porpoising
• Fits outboards and sterndrives from 30 HP to 300 HP (two model sizes)
• Marine-grade anodized aluminum and stainless steel construction
• Made in the USA in Portland, Oregon