In the 60+ depth range 20 feet back is usually enough. In crystal clear water you may need even more distance. Remember if fishing multiple lines the further back you go the wider your turns need to be or you will get some nasty tangles.
How much line do you need behind a downrigger ball?
For trout, you’ll want to run your offering from 50 to 200 feet behind the downrigger weight depending on the depth you are fishing. The deeper you fish the shorter your line can be. When kokanee and kings are the target you can shorten your lines considerably.
How far should lure be from downrigger ball?
I usually like to put the lure 40-60 feet back from the ball. This is just a personal preferance and I have found I have had better luck with this than using a shorter distance.
How far should Salmon be behind the ball?
We usually start our morning with 10-15 ft leads behind the ball with spoons. Sometimes we’ll shorten them to 6 ft or stretch em out to 20-25 ft.
How deep can you troll with a downrigger?
A downrigger weight of eight pounds is adequate for fishing depths up to about 50 feet and speeds approaching 2.5 MPH.
How much line should you let out when trolling?
Trolling Depth Trick #3
Consider the following example: If you’re trolling a tandem rig tied with two five-ounce bucktails (5 x 2 = 10), and you let out 100 feet of line (double 50, so multiply by two again), according to the Rule it will run at about 20 feet below the surface (5 x 2 = 10 x 2 = 20).
How fast can you troll with a downrigger?
Most people troll at 1.5 to 3.5 mph. How do you know if you are at the right speed? Sure, you can look at your GPS speed over ground readings, but you see your downrigger lines are almost straight at 2 mph.
How long should a downrigger leader be?
I normally pull out 10 or 20 feet of leader but in clear water will frequently use 30 to 75 feet or more.
At what speed should you troll for salmon?
So, what is the best trolling speed? The best trolling speed depends on several factors including the type of fish, water conditions and lure choice. In general, trolling speeds between 1.5 and 2.5 mph, as measured by GPS, are a good starting place for most species like walleye, trout and salmon.
What is the best speed for trolling for salmon?
The best trolling speed for salmon will lie somewhere in the range of 1.5 to 3.5 mph depending on your exact setup. Dodgers are designed to dart from side to side without much spinning. If you start to run at speeds above 2.5 mph you may well end up making the dodger spin.
What is a good trolling speed on a boat?
It is best to go 1.5-2.5 miles per hour while trolling. While trolling, people can go up to 10 miles per hour or more, but those speeds are rarely necessary. Use a trolling speed indicator to monitor the speed of the boat at all times. The exact speed needed varies on the species of fish.
How far behind the boat should I troll?
Every boat is different and you should make your boat your own study. Proper distance for most boats will be anywhere from 20 feet to 150 feet behind your boat. Whether you have inboard diesel or outboard gas engines, your power dictates the distance you troll your baits and lures.
Should you troll with or against the current?
When in an area with current, troll crosscurrent as opposed to with and/or against the current. Going crosscurrent, you don’t have to worry about how the current is affecting your lure’s or bait’s speed through the water. Plus, fish generally swim into the current.
How fast do you troll for striper?
According to the Fishaholics, when fish are less active, the ideal speed is about 2.0 to 2.5 mph. When the fish does not bite, or the bite is tough, it is better to go below to 2.0 mph. However, if striped basses are active, you can opt for a higher speed between 2.5 and 3.5 mph.
How fast do you troll for mackerel?
The secret to more effective Mackerel trolling is speed. If you want to catch more Mackerel on lures, troll faster. While 6 knots is okay, 7, 8, 9 or 10 knots is even better. The faster you can troll, the more likely you are to get connected.
What is downrigger blowback?
Blowback is the angle or horizontal distance between your downrigger weight and your downrigger. It is created by the resistance of the water to the downrigger weight and line as you pull it through the water behind your boat.
What speed do you troll for walleye?
Trolling speed, in the spring, is best at 1.3 – 1.5 mph. Summer trolling speeds increase 1.5- 2 mph as walleyes are more active in warmer water temperatures.
How long should a Coho Killer leader be?
Leader length between the diver or weight and the gear should be 36-48 inches. Also, if you use heavy leaders during the hatchery-only seasons, it’s much easier to grab the leader when the fish is near the boat and release it while it’s still in the water.
How do you troll for coho?
The most common technique for catching coho is to troll using downriggers. Coho can be found from the surface to 100 feet down, so using electronics to locate fish and bait is a good strategy. When searching, start shallow and progress deeper. Coho trollers typically run 2.0 to 2.5 mph and troll with the tide.
What depth do salmon swim at?
They can be anywhere from in the top 20′ of water to down on the bottom at depths of 200′ or deeper. Usually they will move deeper during the day as the sun gets brighter. A good starting depth for open water is between 40′ and 80′.
How can I reduce my troll speed?
- Shut Down Your Boat’s Engine(s) If your boat has multiple outboards, shutting down one or more engines will allow you to drop speed.
- Shifting Engines Out of Gear.
- Using Drift Socks and Trolling Bags.
- Benefits of an Auxiliary Outboard Engine.
- Using an Electric Motor.
- Outboard Engines with Troll Mode.
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