Thanks!! with the type of boards you have and using braid or fire line, you will have wrap the line around the first line clip on your board. Ditto that. You just need to be careful you don’t give them too much slack when you reel in and remove the board.
Can you use planer boards with bottom bouncers?
With heavy bottom bouncers I have found that Church Tackle Walleye Boards perform very well. Some planer boards will simply not pull those heavy weights very far out to the sides of the boat the way Walleye Boards will.
Can you troll with braided line?
Trolling with braided line has dramatic advantages. One, it is super simple to let the line out and reel the braided line back in without the immense strain that wire has. Two, you can get away with using much lighter tackle.
How deep can you fish with lead core line?
The slower the speed, the deeper the lines will run. At normal walleye trolling speeds, you can figure about 6 feet of depth for each color. With segmented lines, let out more mono backing to run deeper. Four colors of segmented line will easily run 30 feet deep or more.
How much backing do you need for lead core line?
The most practical way to rig and fish lead core is to first spoon on about 200 yards of backing line. The backing line can be either monofilament or super braid. Because I rig my planer boards for fishing with monofilament, I select 20 pound test monofilament as my backing line.
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.
What pound braided line should I use?
Consider braided line of 30-pound test or more if you go after large game fish. A rule of thumb is to fish with the lightest gear possible so you don’t tire and have more fun. In competition when test is specified, anglers must use light line to land heavy fish.
How long will braided line last?
Some anglers say braided lines can last a lifetime. Though that’s not a certain thing, they can last for several years. Heavy fishers can change it 1 or even 2 times a year. Moderate fishers can change it once a year.
Can you use Dipsy Divers with planer boards?
Combining the Dipsy Diver with the planer board allows the angler to use the best of both – effective color presentation and a variety of depth coverage. The smaller size 0 dipsy is very effective when used off the planer boards.
Can you put lead core line on a spinning reel?
No… Kevin. A spincast reel would be a nightmare with leadcore, aside from not getting much on it. You can’t twist leadcore and have it work.
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).
What is a good reel for lead core line?
A reel that has the capacity to hold 325 yards of line is perfect for using three-, five-, or seven-colors of lead-core line, but the reel is too small for a full core. If you’re going to fish with 10 colors of lead-core line or more you need a reel with a line capacity of between 350 and 475 yards.
How fast do you troll crawler harnesses?
The best trolling speed for fishing with a crawler harness is from 1 to 1.4 mph. This is significantly slower than most other baits used in the summer, and the reason for this is that you don’t want to rip off your nightcrawler from the harness by trolling at high speeds.
What line do you use for a crawler harness?
For my style of fishing, an abrasion-resistant fluorocarbon leader works best; I prefer 10 to 20lb Seaguar AbrazX line. The selection of the line pound test is dependent on water clarity. I recommend 15lb line as an all-purpose use leader.
How far offshore do you need to catch tuna?
You don’t have to travel very far to catch them – your fishing charter will take you about 50 miles offshore you will find schools of them swimming there, but if you want an even bigger catch you can travel about 75 miles offshore because this is where the real winners are to be found.
How do you slow down a boat while trolling?
Shut Down Your Boat’s Engine(s)
With triple outboards, for example, shutting down the center engine (or leaving it in neutral) will help you troll slower. If that’s not slow enough, use just the center outboard and turn off the two outside motors. With quad outboards, try running just two motors.
How far offshore do you have to go to catch dolphin?
You just need to pay attention to the fishing reports. In South Florida and the Florida Keys, the stream runs from three to five miles off the beach. You can actually catch dolphin over the edge of the reef in forty feet of water or less. Again, it isn’t the norm, but it does happen.
What is 30Lb braid good for?
We recommend using 20-30Lb braid for if you are site casting to redfish or fishing with artificials. With 20-30Lb braid you should not have a problem catching even the biggest of redfish. Braid is EXCELLENT for red fishing. Braid has excellent castability and very little stretch with makes for great redfish hook sets.
What is 10lb braid good for?
Braid is incredibly sensitive and has virtually no stretch, which makes it ideal for fishing small lures in even windy conditions. 10lb to 15 lb braid has an incredibly thin diameter, which makes it perfect for finesse tactics.
Do fish see braided line?
Braided lines, despite the fact they are thin, are more visible to fish. Monofilament ones are a bit less visible than braided ones. Secondly, if the color is wrong, fish will see the line even better. Many fish species are very cautious and a simple thing like a visible line will easily turn them away.
How often should I Respool my reel?
You should change your fishing line once or twice a year. The frequency that you use the line will have an impact but there are some other factors that can affect the life-span of your line, these are: Frequency of use – regular use will degrade the structure the line making it weaker and more prone to tangle.
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