We are new to trolling and my father just went out and bought 6 7'-6" okuma line counting trolling combos. What line should we put in them?
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We are new to trolling and my father just went out and bought 6 7'-6" okuma line counting trolling combos. What line should we put in them?
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Originally Posted by Davesalisbury
30lb braid
What type of trolling do you normally do ?
If it's big boards and jets or try trips go with 30/8 power pro braid .
If you normally troll in line boards with cranks or harnesses 12# berkley big game is what I use .
But as far as mono there are several options.
If you are going to use the precision trolling app. make sure you use line in the diameters that they test with. I believe they base their info on 10# XT and 10# fireline.
As mentioned here, the decision depends on how you are going to use them. Big boards and dipsy's then go with Braid. If planning on using inline boards then mono is the ONLY way to go. I will add that I feel that inline boards and mono are CRUCIAL early spring trolling below 1.6/1.8 mph.
If you have 3 with 12# big game, and 3 with 30# powerpro, you will have options.
I'm assuming you are fishing mostly WB. As mentioned early in season and really until middle of july, you don't need braid. During these times I put 50 feet of 12# big game as a leader, off my braid rods. This allows me to fish all 6 with mono until I start using divers. Divers must be run on braid to get them to track properly. Having 3 with braid, you can run 3 divers on one side, and 3 boards on the other through the hot part of the summer.
This system works for me as far east and cleveland area into the fall.
Rickerd
Agree with Eriegardless with using mono on inline boards and in the cold water crank bite.We use 15# Maxima Ultragreen mono.Most guys use 12# mono due to being closer in diameter to what the dive charts read.I go with a little heavier line because i spool a buddy's rods and he is a bit of a novice.I dont seam to have any problem with the 15# diameter in regards to figuring out depth with the dive charts though.
For the inlines, why mono instead of braid?
Sorry, meant to ask on the inline boards why mono instead of floro?
The stretch of mono allows the in line boards to run smoother .
The stretch also allows the fish to get the bait deeper before being hooked.
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Mono also holds better in the releases of inline boards than braid.Braid slips,and you may need to use OR 18 releases really tightened down and /or wrapping the braid around the release.
Carpn,Quote:
Originally Posted by Carpn
Thanks. Haven't used inlines a lot, but tried braid once & went back to mono real quick. I figured stretch had to come into play & didn't have braid releases. What are thoughts on a 20-25' floro lead with the mono. Think the invisibility of the floro makes a difference in catch rate?
That's what I've setup, but I really have consistently used the inlines enough to know. I fish alone most of the time anymore & I find it easier to use longlines with weights & use a jet or dipsy. I keep telling myself I need to use inlines more when bite seems slow on those clear bright sky days.
The experts on OGF don't think you need a flourocarbon leader for running cranks.Some of them run hi vis mono right to their cranks.A lot of time the water is pretty dirty early and late season so doesn't matter as much.
As for running inline boards,they are just another tactic to use to catch when the bite is tough.Think they help the most catching suspended fish or to get out more lines.
Thanks. This forum is excellent for information. Speaks to character of fisherman that fish this body of water and willingness to share information. Good fishing this year & be safe out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by itsbob