The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Modified trim tab. Why? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:22:49 +0000 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:16:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=137003 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Modified trim tab. Why? : It probably had a hose attached...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137003&PID=1828754&title=modified-trim-tab-why#1828754 Author: kimber7wsm
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 5:16pm

It probably had a hose attached to it as live bait tank pick up. Works well on the cruise as it saves you having to run the pump all the time but not so much when you're sitting there fishing.

Or possibly a speed pick up, but with modern fish finders you don't really need that any more
]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:16:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137003&PID=1828754&title=modified-trim-tab-why#1828754 <![CDATA[Modified trim tab. Why? : I just bought some second hand...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137003&PID=1828753&title=modified-trim-tab-why#1828753 Author: kinger
Subject: 137003
Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 8:10am

I just bought some second hand Lenco trim tabs.
One of them has been modified with a short length of tube welded to apparently divert a jet of water when moving forward.
What is the purpose/benefit of this? Would I be better to just remove and close the hole, or leave it. It's only about 6-8mm in diameter and about 1/2 long. The protruding part is on the lower face and into the direction of travel.
Thanks.
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