little help on boat direction

[Reel_Deal]

so how does everyone troll? with then against the current or do you just let er rip and go which ever way you feel is the right way that day? i always thought with then back against even though you get beat around coming back. anyone tackling those 6 footers today? i'm willing to bet i'll see a facebook post from sara j that they limited out in 3 hours and a 6 man ticket half day today lol.


thanks for the tips.

[Capt Juls]

The Sara J bash is not necessary. His Facebook post from July 26th proves your wrong about that one. Capt Gary posts when it's a tough day as well as when it's a good day. Don't be a hater...it's unflattering.

[Reel_Deal]

It was a joke. Those guys kill it all the time. I just heard there was 6 footers up there. I truly doubt anyone was on the lake. Calm down

[Capt Juls]

It was a joke. Those guys kill it all the time. I just heard there was 6 footers up there. I truly doubt anyone was on the lake. Calm down

Well, he took a beating on this message board, over some guy running a Cat a few months ago, that did something stupid, and it wasn't even him....hard to tell when someone is joking....especially, when it doesn't come across that way. Sorry. Glad to hear you were only joking.

[Reel_Deal]

i wish i did half as well as him. the only reason i said anything was because he's always putting up big numbers in a short time. it's impressive. i've never seen him not do well.

[itsbob]

Pauken 23 way to feel current speed and direction by just feeling line is much better than I can do.Not sure how you can feel that current moving at 2 mph and bouncing in the waves.

[itsbob]

When we are setting up lines originally, we try and head straight downwind.It is easier to control boat and boat not bouncing as much.We prefer to run either straight into wind or downwind once we get trolling.This is easier to control boat if there are any moderate waves and captain can see the waves and run perpendicular to them to run a straighter course.If little wind and waves 2ft or less can run any direction you want.I try and let the driver sort of control where we are running because im busy with lines and driving is soo boring.But if we are not catching, I get involved with where we are trolling.If trolling around structure,should follow contour lines.Driver should put an icon/waypoint on area that caught a double or more fish.Would not put on every fish caught but want to have several out so if one area shuts down,have another option.I believe that if you motor through a hot spot and catch like 3-5 fish in like 20min and then nothing for next 10min,i would turn around and go through that area again.Think also that you can turn off fish if run through same area too often.Think Stedke said that he tries to make a loop that takes about 30min or more to go through same area.As for speed,we troll on the lower end of most guys.Dont be afraid to change up speed and make S turns and pay attention to fish caught on a turn,to see if fish want slower or faster.Agreed on avoiding packs of boats.If not catching,run in straight line toward an area that has different depth water to see if active fish there,or may find an active pod of fish to work.As for effect of current on trolling,more difficult to gauge due to us having no way to measure.But in areas where I know there is more current,i take in consideration with speed and will add or take off a few tenths of mph to accommodate.Remember,let the fish tell you what they want.

[JBD's Regina Marie]

A lot of good points here. I for one plot each fish especially doubles and bigger ones. After trolling a bit I look for a pattern and try to run a line over the bigger fish. I would also add that although we all have equal claim to the waters, I try to give charters their line and give way no matter who has right away. They are trying to make a living. And for the most part they are quick to help anyone who asks.

[fisherman 2]

checked out his last few fishing posts and he never tells where he got his fish...not much help for anybody...only thing seen was 46 ft someplace... of course he's not in the business of helping anyone except his paying customers...not worth reading.

[Reel_Deal]

checked out his last few fishing posts and he never tells where he got his fish...not much help for anybody...only thing seen was 46 ft someplace... of course he's not in the business of helping anyone except his paying customers...not worth reading.

i just wanted to get some info on trolling directions. the sara j thing was a joke because he's always posting big numbers and the lake was bearing sea friday and saturday. i doubt anyone was fishing. i wasn't reaching out to him personally. i just want to know what everyone else does or if the bite is better north south ect.