1.What is trolling?
Trolling is a fishing technique in which an angler runs one or more fishing lines with baited hooks or hooked lures through the water. This could be behind a moving boat when fishing from a stationary position slowly reeling the line, or even sweeping the line from side to side. This tricks the fish into thinking your lure is moving prey.
2.Trolling equipment
1）Fishing rod
In inshore or freshwater areas, you can use almost any type of relatively stiff rod from 6.5 to 7 feet. But when trolling large fish in salt water, your gear should be more specialized, and a heavier and stiffer rod in the 6 ½ to 7 ½ foot range is recommended.
2）Fishing reel
When choosing a trolling reel, you can use any basic reel. You can use a baitcasting reel for freshwater fishing or a bait running reel for trolling large predators like tuna and salmon. Specialized trolling reels let out more lines for greater depth, as well as tools that allow you to set the length.
3）Fishing line
The trolling fishing line must be long enough, free from any damage, and strong, and it must also be compatible with reels and rods. Mono or braided lines can be used. The Mono line is almost invisible and bouncy. When trolling, The stretch capacity of the mono will make it a great shock absorber. The braided line has a smaller diameter and sinks better, and also allows for more line length on the reel.
4）Fishing boat and motor
Anglers typically use boats for trolling. So your boat needs a sturdy rod holder to reduce the risk of losing your rod. In freshwater areas, you should use a trolling motor, which is small and quiet. When trolling at sea, you need a bigger boat with a reliable and powerful engine.
5）Outriggers
The outriggers are long poles attached to the sides of the boat, but they serve an important purpose. One is to spread the threads evenly to prevent the threads from tangling with each other. Second, the lure can be placed in an area without the bubbling spray produced by the engine. The third is that when the fish bites, the line will be released by the clip, which will be your cue to reel the fish in.
3.The choice of lure
The choice of lure depends on the target fish. In freshwater, you can use lures like crankbaits or soft plastic to catch freshwater fish like salmon, trout, bass, Walleye, and more. When trolling at sea, you can use skirted lures to catch larger fish like tuna, snapper, barracuda, and more.
Post time: Nov-04-2022