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Outdoor and marine electronics and navigation expert Garmin has released the next-gen Force Pro trolling motor, designed to maximise an angler’s time on the water.

Garmin says the brushless trolling motor incorporates its most precise GPS positioning technology and gives anglers everything they love about the original Force but now with multi-band GPS for superior anchor lock performance and a built-in GT56UHD, its latest and most powerful Ultra High-Definition scanning transducer.

Force Pro also adds reverse thrust capability for another dimension of control, useful for anglers slowing the boat or backing up through tight quarters, like creeks or dock slips. 

 Susan Lyman, Garmin’s vice-president of consumer sales and marketing, said: “Garmin Force has quickly become a trusted name in trolling motors for professional and recreational anglers all over the world. By adding premium features like our most advanced positioning technology with fishing-friendly enhancements like reverse thrust, we’re excited to offer anglers a trolling motor that’s second to none and continue to grow our presence in this market.”

It is set to debut at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic in Fort Worth, Texas, later this month. Jason Christie, former Bassmaster Classic Champion and Garmin Pro Angler, added: “After running the Force Pro, I can tell you that it’s everything I want in a trolling motor and more. The anchor lock and reverse thrust features are true game changers.”   

Force Pro features a brushless motor that uses a high-efficiency propeller to produce 100lb of thrust, moving anglers quickly from one dock or brush pile to the next, standing up to high winds and strong currents along the way.

Now with reverse thrust control, anglers can quickly shift into reverse to control their boat without spinning the motor around. It’s whisper quiet, too, so the fish are less likely to notice.

Thanks to its extreme efficiency, anglers can count on Force Pro to last all day while maintaining its power with minimal sonar interference.  

Force Pro is optimised for anchor lock – with the push of a button, anglers can automatically position the boat where they want to be.

n calm conditions, the new reverse thrust feature can reduce steering activity and noise levels. In rough waters or windy conditions, Force Pro uses the full range of its powerful brushless motor to deliver superior anchor lock performance.

www.garmin.com