If you've ever browsed a fishing store you know there is a multitude of choices for trout lures and trolling accessories. Hard baits, soft baits, spinners, rooster tails, hoochies, dodgers, spinners, flashers - the list is endless as are the choices and combinations. Trolling for trout can be really easy - or really hard. It is what you make of it.
In this article I am going to outline the decision making process for choosing the right setup for the conditions. There are many variables, so trial and error is part of the process. If something is not working, don't stick with it - change it up. It is easy to get in a lazy mindset and just keep dragging the same setup all day. I give 30 minutes max. If it doesn't work by then, change one of the variables.
Water Temperature, water clarity and weather are the main factors that affect trout fishing. Depth, lure size, trolling speed and the color of our presentation will all be selected based on these factors. Fish like to be comfortable. They will not be at the surface feeding on a bright sunny day with the water flat calm. This scares them. They will be where the conditions for their survival are favorable.
Fish will be in their comfort zone. Water temperature is critical to them. Use a thermometer attached a line with marks every 5 feet. This will give you a good idea where they are. Depth finders often show fish and can help you here as well. Just remember that their temperature sensors are at the surface which can change quickly.
Our goal is to find the water that is 55-65 degrees. Trout are most active and comfortable in this range. If it goes above or below this level they will act differently.
There are several ways to get deep. A downrigger is a great option, but there are less expensive ways to get there. Jet Divers, Planers and trolling weights all work. I prefer the "single line" system rather than the weight on the a dropper off a 3 way swivel. The 3 way will get tangled and twist while trolling. Always use a swivel at every connection. Keep it simple.
Your speed will effect how the device behaves. Downriggers are the most accurate. The weight is heavy and on a separate line. Working with jet divers and trolling weights takes a little knowledge. Try and work with 100' of line out and a speed between 1.5 and 2.5 miles per hour. At this constant a jet diver is supposed to go to the depth they are rated for. Trolling weights will run as follows - 1 oz = 17'; 2 oz = 25' and 6 oz = 60'.
* Find the depth of the optimum water temperature (55-65).
* Work with speed, line paid out and weight to get the lure there.
You will catch more fish following these two things.
Tight lines and good luck
In this article I am going to outline the decision making process for choosing the right setup for the conditions. There are many variables, so trial and error is part of the process. If something is not working, don't stick with it - change it up. It is easy to get in a lazy mindset and just keep dragging the same setup all day. I give 30 minutes max. If it doesn't work by then, change one of the variables.
Water Temperature, water clarity and weather are the main factors that affect trout fishing. Depth, lure size, trolling speed and the color of our presentation will all be selected based on these factors. Fish like to be comfortable. They will not be at the surface feeding on a bright sunny day with the water flat calm. This scares them. They will be where the conditions for their survival are favorable.
Fish will be in their comfort zone. Water temperature is critical to them. Use a thermometer attached a line with marks every 5 feet. This will give you a good idea where they are. Depth finders often show fish and can help you here as well. Just remember that their temperature sensors are at the surface which can change quickly.
Our goal is to find the water that is 55-65 degrees. Trout are most active and comfortable in this range. If it goes above or below this level they will act differently.
There are several ways to get deep. A downrigger is a great option, but there are less expensive ways to get there. Jet Divers, Planers and trolling weights all work. I prefer the "single line" system rather than the weight on the a dropper off a 3 way swivel. The 3 way will get tangled and twist while trolling. Always use a swivel at every connection. Keep it simple.
Your speed will effect how the device behaves. Downriggers are the most accurate. The weight is heavy and on a separate line. Working with jet divers and trolling weights takes a little knowledge. Try and work with 100' of line out and a speed between 1.5 and 2.5 miles per hour. At this constant a jet diver is supposed to go to the depth they are rated for. Trolling weights will run as follows - 1 oz = 17'; 2 oz = 25' and 6 oz = 60'.
* Find the depth of the optimum water temperature (55-65).
* Work with speed, line paid out and weight to get the lure there.
You will catch more fish following these two things.
Tight lines and good luck
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