07-30-2005, 04:23 PM
Hey there Fishhound, how much line did you have out? Yesterday I had five colors out and we were trolling between 2.8 and 3mph in 21 foot of water. As soon as we would slow down to reel in a fish the lead core would start dragging but I never had a problem other wise. I was using a Producer lure but your right it does depend on the type of lure your using, a suspending or floating lure would be your best bet. I usually let out line until I start hitting bottom then I reel up until the rod tip stops bouncing. It would be a good idea to reel up another few cranks so the lure is a foot or so about the fish. I usually start by reeling up a crank at a time until I start catching fish, then all you have to do is remember the color your at. If the catching slows reel up a little or let out a little and see what happens. As far as catching catfish with a worm harness goes, it works the same way but you want to be closer to the bottom and remember you don't have to go slow to catch the cats they will chase the worm harness or lure if you put it in their face. You will need to keep a closer eye on the depth of the water because you will be fishing closer to the bottom. You might get a few snags if you don't keep a close watch on your rod tip and reel up when the rod tip starts hitting too hard. One other idea, don't try drifting with lead core unless the wind is blowing at a good clip, that is why trolling fast will work once you play around with it for a while. Good luck, I hope that helps. WH2
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