07-07-2019, 03:32 PM
Wow that is a lot. Probably more productive to ask in different threads. I can take a single shot here though.
I have done quite a lot of trolling (my boat and others).
Rods - endless choices. I have several trolling specific rods - Fenwick Fennglass 8'6" paired with an Okuma line counter reel (choose a line counter reel). I prefer longer rods for some applications. I use a standard 10 lb mono line as most lures are calibrated for that when you consider their diving depths. I also use a shock leader to take some of the impact of the strike.
Also, have an Okuma classic 7 foot for Lead core - paired with a Penn for the lead line. Use a mono leader on the line. No need for a line counter unless you forgot how long you leader is - LOL. Lead line is counted with the colors.
I prefer mono over braid as it has a little more give and I don't have to do so much math on the fly to figure the depth my lure is diving. Although I did pick some braid that is has sections colored like lead core.
Of course with downriggers that does change things up a bit. Same with planer boards _ I have and have used both BTW.
I would consider bottom bouncing a separate topic here as well as the down riggers and planer boards.
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I have done quite a lot of trolling (my boat and others).
Rods - endless choices. I have several trolling specific rods - Fenwick Fennglass 8'6" paired with an Okuma line counter reel (choose a line counter reel). I prefer longer rods for some applications. I use a standard 10 lb mono line as most lures are calibrated for that when you consider their diving depths. I also use a shock leader to take some of the impact of the strike.
Also, have an Okuma classic 7 foot for Lead core - paired with a Penn for the lead line. Use a mono leader on the line. No need for a line counter unless you forgot how long you leader is - LOL. Lead line is counted with the colors.
I prefer mono over braid as it has a little more give and I don't have to do so much math on the fly to figure the depth my lure is diving. Although I did pick some braid that is has sections colored like lead core.
Of course with downriggers that does change things up a bit. Same with planer boards _ I have and have used both BTW.
I would consider bottom bouncing a separate topic here as well as the down riggers and planer boards.
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