Hard baits, soft baits, hoochies, flashers, dodgers, spoons, jigs - the list is endless. And, each one is sold in 10 sizes, 6 colors and 4 variations. It can be intimidating to go into a fishing store and try and select the right lures and trolling accessories. We are going to make the choice easy.
I used to be one of those fishermen that selected the lure and how I was going to fish before I even got to the dock. Now I have learned to look at all the external conditions before I set up my gear. It is still fishing so there is some hit or miss to it, but following a procedure is better than shooting in the dark. Thirty minutes is my time frame for dragging something without a hit. After that - start changing things.
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.
Getting your lures to the right depth can be accomplished with downriggers, trolling weights, planers and jet divers. For accuracy, the downigger is the best, but is costly. Three way swivels have always been a problem for me. With these a dropper weight is added that I never fail to get tangled.
Trolling speed effects the depth of your lure. Downriggers will minimize this, but as speed increases the lure will be pulled further behind the boat raising it in the water column. Jet Divers are rated at 100' of paid out line at a speed of 1.5 - 2.5 mph. Trolling weight depth varies with speed, line out and weight. I like to work with 100' of line out. At 1.5 mph and 100' of line a 1 oz weight will run 17' deep; 2 oz will run 25' deep and a 6oz weight will run 60' deep.
* Find the depth of the optimum water temperature (55-65).
* Work with speed, line paid out and weight to get the lure there.
Two things to do will put more fish in your boat.
Tight lines and good luck
I used to be one of those fishermen that selected the lure and how I was going to fish before I even got to the dock. Now I have learned to look at all the external conditions before I set up my gear. It is still fishing so there is some hit or miss to it, but following a procedure is better than shooting in the dark. Thirty minutes is my time frame for dragging something without a hit. After that - start changing things.
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.
Getting your lures to the right depth can be accomplished with downriggers, trolling weights, planers and jet divers. For accuracy, the downigger is the best, but is costly. Three way swivels have always been a problem for me. With these a dropper weight is added that I never fail to get tangled.
Trolling speed effects the depth of your lure. Downriggers will minimize this, but as speed increases the lure will be pulled further behind the boat raising it in the water column. Jet Divers are rated at 100' of paid out line at a speed of 1.5 - 2.5 mph. Trolling weight depth varies with speed, line out and weight. I like to work with 100' of line out. At 1.5 mph and 100' of line a 1 oz weight will run 17' deep; 2 oz will run 25' deep and a 6oz weight will run 60' deep.
* Find the depth of the optimum water temperature (55-65).
* Work with speed, line paid out and weight to get the lure there.
Two things to do will put more fish in your boat.
Tight lines and good luck
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