Trolling Help

[MJ]

I went with a guide about a year ago and that is what prompted me to start trying it. I am just looking for some ideas on how people are rigging.

[vmky]

I always use the egg type sinkers for trolling. Weight varies from none to 4oz. depending on depth fished and speed trolled. The rigging is basically a caronila rig set up. Weight on the main line,swivel, 12" to 36" floro.in 17lb or 20lb. and I personally like to use circle hooks in 2/0 or 3/0. I deploy my planer boards in a "V" shape pattern. The outside board being the furthest from the boat. Depending on the season that outside board could be as close as 20ft. and as long as 30-40yds. the inside board is usually 1/2 way between the outside board and the boat. The lines closest to the boat should be the deepest with outside boards more shallow. I always replace the package planer board clips with speed clips. They are easier to set out and you can adjust the tension easier. A full spread of 2 boards on each side and a line with a cork in the center takes a little practice to get set up but the benefits are great especially when multiple rods go down at one time.