Trolling Speeds

[rocko]

I'm heading out to Lake O, for some trout.....going to be flat lining some spoons and stickbaits. What is the best trolling speed to do this? I've never trolled for fish before!

[Yankee Troller]

1.8-2.2 have been working for us. However, if that's not working slow it down or speed it up.

[LongLine]

Pick a slow speed then include some gentle lazy "S" turns. That way one lure speeds up slightly, the other slows down. Watch for patterns, then go from there. i.e if the faster catches fish then speed up.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Mickey Finn]

Slow speeds like this are fine as long as you are getting fish. If you're not, don't be afraid to pick it up. I can't tell you how many fish I've caught while reeling in a line to check or change a lure. If you're not hitting fish, keep picking it up a couple tenths at a time up to 3.0 or even faster. I've caught browns at over 3.5 many times, even in cold water. At this time of year, fish will be pocketed and you've got to find them. 3.0mph will get you to them faster than 2.0mph. Just make sure you're sticks are tuned or you are pulling spoons that will take that speed. When you find them, don't leave them till you've made a few passes without a strike.

[rocko]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all your help. Went out on Saturday and managed to hooked into 4 rainbows and 1 brown!!

[Jax]

Nice job Rocko! Thats what this website is all about!

[lineman49]

what are you useing as a speed indacator? gps sog or something else ? thanks

[waterlogged]

Yankee Cranker,

Good Advice

Looks like you covered all your bases

[Mickey Finn]

I use gps speed over ground in MPH for shallow water trolling and a combination of that along with down speed (Depth Raider) and cable angle for deep water trolling.

[lineman49]

thanks, i have gps & sub troll .