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Location: Southern W.Va. | Being from the south, where the water almost never freezes over, I was wondering, What are your thoughts on trolling in early spring, like 40 degree waters??? Planning on hitting the water TOMARROW for a little boat action on a local stream. Water temp is unknown but couldn't be more than 45 degrees, depths run up to maybe 30' deep in a few places with most under 20'. Structure would be rocks, sand bars ,and fallen trees. Don't know if I can cast a lot but I sure can hold the rod while we troll or soak some chubs for walleye or hybred stripers
Any thoughts on lure choices and such??
Thanks
Mauser |
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| I troll in the Fall in the same water temperatures, so why not give it a try.
I tend to use smaller lures and slow presentations in the Spring though.
Good luck and let us know how you do!
Steve |
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Location: nappanee IN | i've got 44" reasons i don't think it would be a good idea to troll in the spring:} almost won our club's first ever ice-out challenge doing this but who's counting..karol |
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Location: Holly, MI | A lot of the guys start trolling on opening day on LSC MI. Of course that is the first Saturday in June (can you believe I have to wait that long to hit that lake?). I also saw a lot of trolling while I was casting on the inland opener on Hudson, last sat in April. |
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Location: Racine, Wi | Mauser, you can definitely troll in the spring. I do some shortline trolling in the spring in depths of 7 feet and less. It is a good way to cover water, and you can keep the baits in their face longer if you're getting lots of follows, and no biters.
I tend to run smaller minnow baits doing this. |
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Trolling in the Spring???