Trolling Suspended Bait?
Team Rhino
Posted 7/30/2007 11:30 PM (#267896)
Subject: Trolling Suspended Bait?




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Location: Appleton		So lately I've been out and the bait has been schooling about 10-12' down. I would assume I don't want to run lower than the bait so how much above the bait should I run? Maybe run the 10-12' range right thru the bait? Any help would be great. Thanks.
woodieb8
Posted 7/31/2007 5:42 AM (#267906 - in reply to #267896)
Subject: Re: Trolling Suspended Bait?




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try running shallower cranks trolling at the 6 foot range . speeds at 3.9to5mph on boards normally will produce results. if the muskies are suspended there normally on the bite.. downsizing to 6 inch baits in cleaner or pressured waters does help. now go get a piggie
tuffy1
Posted 7/31/2007 6:58 AM (#267908 - in reply to #267906)
Subject: Re: Trolling Suspended Bait?





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Location: Racine, Wi		Generally with the warmer water the fish will chase more, so I would do like woodie said and run them higher. If you can run multiple baits, run a few around 10-12', then a couple in the 8' range and a couple in the 6' range off of boards.

When the water cools, or if we get a cold front coming through, then you have to be more precise and get them right in their faces.