Trolling Spoons???

[peleebound]

I just saw an episode of In-Fisherman where one of the guys was using a new type of line that is color coded every 25 feet. For every 25 feet of line, the lines is a different color. He just counted out the different segments and and multiplied by 25 to get his desired depth. Apparently, the line is transparent in the water so the color does not affect the fishing. Cheap alternative to line counter reels probably. Can't remember the manufacturer but I am sure Bass Pro or Cabela's could help. Just thought I would throw that out there.

[eye-man]

I just started trolling this year. Went on Charter yesterday to get some info on how it's done. We ran 2.5"-3" spoons on the big boards behind mini dipseys between 55-20' leads. We also ran two spoons off down riggers and two off bigger dipseys at the stern.I think these were 30-40' leads. I have trolled before but not on my own boat. Seems most people use big boards but, they are a bit more expensive. As for line tangle set the furthest line the longest back and when one pops off allow it to trail to the back of the boat before reeling in.

[MBLMIKE]

peleebound just read a couple of your post and you seem to be on the right track , the color line is a cheap way , I have a way thats even cheaper, spool up with your favorite mono or even a light color braided line pull out 25 ft and mark it with a color permanent marker say start with black for 25 ft out , then take out another 25 ft out and mark it with green that will be 50 ft out , then take out another 25 ft out and mark it with red for 75 ft out and so on ,then when you are letting the line out for your desired depth you can easily see the line left on the spool and know aprox. how much line you have let out also keep a marker with you mark your line when you catch a fish then simply go back to the mark each time .
good fishing mblmike:

[peleebound]

That was a really good suggestion! It would work perfect on the braid. Gonna remember that one if my counter ever goes out. Thanks!

[jkr]

Lots of great info here guys. I do troll using worm harnesses unless there is a good drift (which I prefer like others to feel the bite, give a little and bam set the hook). However, I don't think I'm getting into the right water column. I'll usually run an inline planer for mine and my buddies are lazy and just flat line off the back with a 2 oz bottom bouncer or inline 2 oz weight. One thing I haven't really done is use a Jet or Dipsey with harness so I'll give that a shot next time up. I have a Jet 40, so if I'm fishing in 35' water, and want to target those 12'-20' feeding fish, would that equate to about 65' back of the board to reach this depth? Also have a dipsey but haven't really used it. I lost the paperwork that came with it describing the depth it reaches and how much line to put out - I'll go find one on the internet and print it off...

Are most of you trolling in the mid-water column area or are you trying to get close to the bottom? I know, depends on where you are marking fish, but if the active fish are only 10 ft down, you'll never mark them anyway...

[schneck]

A guy on ebay out of London Ontario makes kick but full size planers. Ran them this weekend out on myers reef. Got Em for 47 bucks, buy it now.