Trolling Is More Than Dragging a Line-It's a SystemWhether you're running downriggers on a deep lake, flatlining crankbaits behind a kayak, or pulling meat rigs across big water, Trolling is your complete guide to covering water, dialing in depth, and catching more fish. This book breaks down every element of trolling success-from gear and setup to speed, spacing, and presentation. Inside, you'll learn: Boat setup, rod spread planning, and line management How to control depth with weights, divers, and downriggers Speed selection by species, lure type, and water conditions Spread management: four-line rigs, stacking, and lead control Lure selection by action, visibility, vibration, and scent Tips from The Real Rod, plus troubleshooting for tangled lines, short strikes, and sonar targeting Includes diagrams, spread examples, and appendices on sonar interpretation, trolling math, and lure behavior.
From salmon and walleye to trout, stripers, and lake-dwelling panfish, Trolling is the final piece in your Fishing Fix series-and the key to consistent success on open water.
Trolling Is More Than Dragging a Line-It's a SystemWhether you're running downriggers on a deep lake, flatlining crankbaits behind a kayak, or pulling meat rigs across big water, Trolling is your complete guide to covering water, dialing in depth, and catching more fish. This book breaks down every element of trolling success-from gear and setup to speed, spacing, and presentation. Inside, you'll learn: Boat setup, rod spread planning, and line management How to control depth with weights, divers, and downriggers Speed selection by species, lure type, and water conditions Spread management: four-line rigs, stacking, and lead control Lure selection by action, visibility, vibration, and scent Tips from The Real Rod, plus troubleshooting for tangled lines, short strikes, and sonar targeting Includes diagrams, spread examples, and appendices on sonar interpretation, trolling math, and lure behavior.
From salmon and walleye to trout, stripers, and lake-dwelling panfish, Trolling is the final piece in your Fishing Fix series-and the key to consistent success on open water.