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I guess we'll polish it off with a geometry lesson to boot!

If we have a right triangle, as we do in the case of trolling steel line, the math is fairly easy. We'll say "side A" is the depth, in this case 50', because the sink rate of steel line (depending on a variety of factors) is generally 20' per 100' of line. We know the hypotenuse, or "Side C" is the amount of line out, 250', so some simple math tells us that "Side B", the distance behind the boat is 244.949'. 244.949' is greater than 150'.

You're right, I really blew the lid off of the secret honey-hole that is Jordanelle, it's proximity to the Wasatch Front couldn't have had anything to do with it's popularity, or the fact that the context clues in your post were fairly obvious, the only logical conclusion is that it's all my fault for mentioning it on a dying forum that dozens of people read!

I'll point my bow wherever I please, but I do understand your absolute need to try to control the actions of others. Alas, the life of a tyrant without a following....

You’re missing some key factors in your geometry lesson there. I’m not standing still. I don’t just let the steel line lay there in the water. Do you know how hard that plug is pulling on the line? Is that changing the angle? Again, I’m not trying to be rude when I’m telling everyone respectfully that they’re wrong that just putting a flatfish on a downrigger and setting it back is the same presentation. But you’re absolutely wrong. I’m not going to get into how it’s different because you obviously haven’t been willing to listen to me at this point.
You did blow the lid Off off at Jordanelle. I will take the credit on that mistake. I had multiple BFT ‘s come up to me and say thanks a lot for mentioning how hot the fishing was. I’m guessing your Boat never made it up.
I have zero desire to control another man’s actions. I sacrificed my mind and body for this country so that people can have the freedom to do what they want. I mention these run ins in my reports just to help educate others so we can all get along and fish the way we want to fish.

 My reference to 800ft was to convey that other boats have no idea how much steel you have out of whether it's straight behind you or curving port or starboard. Being guilty of not understanding the intricacies of long lining is one thing but ignoring it's obvious short comings that lead directly to conflict between fellow fisherman is another.