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| Saw the trolling baits thread below and didnt know if I was stealing it or not so here it is. I normally troll 2 or 3 rods. 1 bait on each side and a prop rod. Ive had pretty good luck running this setup w/o tangling lines but when I try and run 4 baits, 2 on each side I typically cant make it down the shoreline without getting completely tangled up. I keep 2 rod holders next to me" tiller seat" and the 2 up towards the front 6 ft forward on my 14'. Shallower baits in the rear rod holders and deeper baits up front? Im amazed at the guys I saw on chautauqua with 8 rods out all within 3ft of each other on the gunwhale. Do they use all the same baits just at different lengths out or can you mix a wide wandering bait with a straight action bait.
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| I will explain how I do it and see if it helps you. I run 5 rods typically (sometimes more). I use a 7' rod in the prop wash straight back with a deep diver usually on a really short line. I run the next 2 rods back on 7' rods, on either side of the boat, with deep divers on them and play around with depth but typically on shorter lines. The next 2 rods are both 10', these are the rods towards the front of the boat on either side, and I run shallow running baits on these with a little longer lines.
One other note is to make sure your lures are tuned properly as baits that don't run properly will cause tangles.
My guess is that they are running different baits to see if they can find out what the fish want both with color, depth, action etc. If they find a "pattern", they may switch other baits over.
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Location: Not far enough north! | Put the deeper running lures on the inside rods. That way when you make turns the shallow running lines can cross over top of the deeper baits without getting tangled up. I try to keep the shallower baits at least 20' farther back than the deep divers. |
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Location: Canada | Farmer Rick - 10/31/2013 10:03 PM
Put the deeper running lures on the inside rods. That way when you make turns the shallow running lines can cross over top of the deeper baits without getting tangled up. I try to keep the shallower baits at least 20' farther back than the deep divers.
This is exactly how I set up. The back rod will be pointed into the water with a deeper diving bait on a shorter line then the next rod up will have the rod out flatter pointed at the water with a shallower running bait out further. |
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Location: N.FIB | Gregg Thomas`s video weed fishing has a detailed trolling part that shows you how to run multiple rods,how about putting boards on both sides and also running a down rod on each side |
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Location: Money, PA | This is what works for me.....
I troll multiple lines often....IMHO, the more baits and lines, the more your odds increase in catching fish...that said, the odds of tangles increases as well! I've been at this for quite a few years and I learned from one of the best, Dale Wiley. We did not troll a lot of lines back when we fished together, due to old regs. These days with the increase of rod per man limits, I am taking advantage of it! Also being a Lake Erie walleye troller helps in running multiple lines as well.
Many variables help aid in being able to run multiple rods with little tangles. Rod lengths, line thicknesses, lure choice, rod holder placement on your boat and even the width of your boat; all play important roles when you increase your number of lines trolled. Typically, I run no more than 6 boat rods (3 to a side). A side rod positioned straight out and rod tip slightly in the water (this is my longest rod 9 to 10') and positioned furthest forward of the boat rods; middle rod is the "down rod" (usually 6.5 to 7' rod length) dipped straight down into the water; Finally a back rod which runs straight back or slightly turned inward which runs a bait near or in the prop wash.
My side rod is the rod which usually contains the heaviest line and run the furthest back, anywhere from 30 to 100' back. The down rod is my shortest length being anywhere from 2' to 20' and the back rod I will run any length that falls comfortably between the side rod and the down rods....for example....if I'm Running 50' out the side and 21' on the down; a good lead length for my back rod would be 32'
Now the lures....I like to run shallower baits out the side, but have experimented with both, I just prefer shallower running baits cuz I think they are up higher in the column and less likely to tangle with the deeper inside lines....Down rod bait can be anything....and back rod baits are typically deeper divers which run pretty true. When a fish is on, the guy not on the fish will typically reel in the closest line and work his way to the furthest line until all lines are clear or the fish is to the boat and ready to be handled.
To add more lines, boards are usually required....inlines or big boards....which are a whole other monster to discuss!
Hope this helps.
Edited by ShutUpNFish 11/1/2013 1:20 PM
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