Spoons are effective because they closely resemble and imitate the action of crippled baitfish . . . food which makes up a large part of the diet of predatory gamefish. Anglers who employ trolling as their #1 technique and understand fish and their habits can out fish anglers using other techniques.
Are spoons a good lure?
Fishing spoons are among the most popular lures and are easy to use. Learning how to fish a spoon is a great way to practice casting and retrieving, jigging and other fishing techniques.
What speed do you troll with spoons?
Shallow diving crankbaits, spoons, flatfish or gang troll setups work well at speeds around 1 to 2 mph. As a baseline, troll around 1 mph and zig zag along contour breaks during low light hours. On pressured lakes you may want to long line troll large flies or spinners at speeds as slow as 0.8 mph.
Can you troll with flutter spoons?
Trolling flutter spoons are nickel plated and highly polished giving the spoons a mirror-like finish. Trolling spoons are designed especially salmon trolling. Assemble the flutter spoons with a size 5 split ring and a size 2/0 Mustad 3566 extra strong treble hook.
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.
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.
How deep will spoons troll?
SHALLOW TO MEDIUM – With the addition of a keel sinker 4 to 6 feet up the line from the spoon, shallow to medium depths can be trolled effectively. Sinker weights, depending upon the depth desired, usually run from 1 to 8 ounces with main line testing from 12 to 30 pounds.
How do you fish with a spoon in DareDevil?
Casting A DareDevil
One very effective way to maximize the attraction of a DareDevils or other spoons is to slap them. What you do is cast towards your target zone but cast up high so your lure falls into the area you want to fish. When the lure is about 2 or 3 feet above the water, jerk your line towards you.
Do spoons work for trout?
Often overlooked by anglers, small spoons can be quite effective at catching trout in Mountain State streams. Often overlooked by anglers, small spoons can be quite effective at catching trout in Mountain State streams.
What is a flutter spoon?
Flutter spoons are AWESOME Summer and Fall baits for targeting bass that are feeding on baitfish. The technique remains a mystery for most anglers but Tim has refined his methods for both rigging and fishing this unique style of spoon.
Are spoons good for walleye?
Spoons run much faster than most other walleye baits, and allow you to fish higher speeds than most presentations. This does two things: cover water quickly, and pick out the most aggressive and active fish.Spoons work especially well when walleye are schooled up in tight groups feeding on minnow forage.
What is a jigging spoon?
Jigging spoons are not search lures but are “location specific”. That is, you first locate the bass with your electronics, put your boat on top of them, then drop the spoon right into the middle of them. A jigging spoon is generally considered as “deep water” lures when it comes to fishing spoons for bass.
Why does my spoon have a notch?
The size and shape is most similar to that of a dessert spoon. The French sauce spoon design helps scoop a sauce from a plate easily, without tipping the plate. The purpose of the notch on the side is intended to allow oil or fat to drain away from the sauce, or function in a way that’s comparable to the fish knife.
What is the best line for trolling?
Monofilament
Monofilament is the best line choice for trolling in most situations, but there are times when low stretch lines have the edge. Because low stretch lines are super thin, they enable trolling lures like crankbaits to pick up significantly more depth compared to monofilament lines of the same break strength.
How do you control crankbait depth?
Move your crankbait too slow or too fast and it’ll run too shallow. The bill has to bite into the water at the correct angle for the lure to run as deep as possible. The length of your cast is the next thing that affects running depth. A longer cast will let the bait get down deeper.
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 long should a trolling rod be?
Fishing rod size chart
| Fishing rod type | Length range | Most commonly used length |
|---|---|---|
| Surf casting rod | 9′ to 14′ | 10′ to 12′ |
| Boat rod | 5′ to 7′ | 6′ to 6’6″ |
| Trolling rod | 8′ to 14′ | 9′ to 11′ |
| Ice fishing rod | 20″ to 48″ | 28″ to 36″ |
Can you troll with a drift sock?
The preferred way to use your drift sock for trolling is to first find the fish or landmark on the map you want to target. Then continue past the spot heading into the wind. Drop all lures or bait into the water that you want to use. Deploy your drift sock and let it slow the boat down.
Does slow trolling hurt big engines?
Extended trolling at low speeds with this motor won’t hurt anything, other than maybe using a little more fuel than a small kicker would. If it was a 2 cycle motor with a Carburetor, then you waould have to worry about loading up after extended periods of idling. Keep trolling and don’t worry about it!
Do trolling plates work?
Trolling plates will slow down the main motor by blocking its thrust. Many can get their rigs to troll slow enough for their fishing this way. 1) Noise—a larger engine usually is more noisey (to the fish under water) than a small kicker.
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