Drotto

[Bugga]

Hey Guys, What's your take on the "Drotto" catch & release boat latch?

[Tone357]

I can't speak to the Drotto, but this one does an excellent job for me.
https://www.boat2trailerhookup.com/?...IaArfeEALw_wcB

[smalljawer]

Have one on my boat, fish by myself most of the time and would never have another boat without it.

[78Staff]

Have one for my Skeeter, ZX really makes solo launching/loading simple. There can be a few issues with the low bow angle typical of most bass boats (compared to multi-series styles or aluminum rigs, etc.

Depending on your boat/trailer, you might have to make a few modificaitons, most commonly moving winch stand forward an inch or two. It will likely lift the bow of your bow higher on the trailer, so depending on how much you many need to make adjustments for that as well. You may also need larger bow eye (or adjust current bow eye size) to fit both strap hook and safety hook.

But despite all that, it definately simplies your time at the ramp, especially if solo.

[flashnyellow]

Another user of the Drotto. Great product. Fish solo most of the time and it helps a lot.

[bassboat1]

Love the Drotto - no risk of sliding back on steep ramps. I've got around 300 launch/recoveries on mine, and it's as good as new (I wore out another <defunct> brand latch on my past boat). I took the time to tune the winch post location and bunk height, and got it installed spot-on.

[gordonsweb]

I have one and will have one on my next boat if there is one. Just makes it so simple!!

[99R93S]

I fish alone 95% of the time and considered one but half the launches I use are too shallow or can’t power load.