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Home Fishing Videos How Hydraulic Jack Plates Benefit Boat Performance

How Hydraulic Jack Plates Benefit Boat Performance

Kyle Peterson
Oct 13, 2017

Elite Series pro Russ Lane explains why a hydraulic jack plate is a required piece of equipment for the waters he fishes. Many understand the utility of being able to vertically raise your engine, especially in shallow water situations, but the performance benefits extend well beyond shallow water running and obstacle avoidance.

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Kyle Peterson

Kyle is the resident adventurer with an adept eye for a good shot and the training and expertise to bring a lot of dynamic content to Wired2fish videos. His underwater footage and aerial photography help set Wired2fish’s content apart from the masses. He’s an avid freshwater angler adept at catching a lot of different kinds of fish in a lot of different ways and places.