11-27-2013, 01:31 PM
[quote pezvela]I let someone borrow my copy of "Precision Trolling" and now it appears it is no longer available.
How do you determine the distance back from the rigger?[/quote]
We use Diawa Sealine reels with line counters for trolling. So we'll let X amount of line out for the lure with a known dive chart on the reel counter. Once we get say 50' out we'll lock the reel connect the Planer at the rod tip. Then let another 20-30' out to get planer out from side of boat and away from the other lines we're trolling without a planer. We'll troll 4 lines most of the time.
Most of the lures we use have dive charts available from the maker of the lure. Including these dive charts will tell pound test of line and trolling speed for said lure. For lures that don't have dive charts we'll let out X amount of line out and find a long flat and troll over at varying speeds to get an approximate dive chart and make our own dive charts for said lure(s).
Also when we know the dive chart we'll put out X amount of line and again find a flat or go shallow and watch the planer or rods without planer to see when the lures tic the bottom then adjust accordingly if needed.
Finally and very important with any reel you want the reel spool full of line. Reels that aren't full you won't be at the line out you believe you're at. Hope this answers your question.
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How do you determine the distance back from the rigger?[/quote]
We use Diawa Sealine reels with line counters for trolling. So we'll let X amount of line out for the lure with a known dive chart on the reel counter. Once we get say 50' out we'll lock the reel connect the Planer at the rod tip. Then let another 20-30' out to get planer out from side of boat and away from the other lines we're trolling without a planer. We'll troll 4 lines most of the time.
Most of the lures we use have dive charts available from the maker of the lure. Including these dive charts will tell pound test of line and trolling speed for said lure. For lures that don't have dive charts we'll let out X amount of line out and find a long flat and troll over at varying speeds to get an approximate dive chart and make our own dive charts for said lure(s).
Also when we know the dive chart we'll put out X amount of line and again find a flat or go shallow and watch the planer or rods without planer to see when the lures tic the bottom then adjust accordingly if needed.
Finally and very important with any reel you want the reel spool full of line. Reels that aren't full you won't be at the line out you believe you're at. Hope this answers your question.
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