downrigger depth

[pauljg]

Ive been fishing out of whitby last 2 weekends. Only fish I can mark are in small groups in 100 to 110 feet of water so far. What depth should I be fishing at, ive been trying 60 to 80 feet. Is that too deep? Im going out again tommorow, hope its a bit calmer this weekend too, its been a rough ride last 2 weeks.

[Sk8man]

Not sure from the report whether the fish were suspended or near bottom if near bottom shorten your lead up close to the ball say 8 ft and try dragging by close to them (near bottom) watching the bottom contour closely. If suspended put your lure back about 20 ft from ball and put it right at the depth you see the fish at on your finder and troll through them.Your lure will probably be a little above them because of blow back and hopefully they will come up and after it. Also be aware that not all fish at depth or suspended are actually trout or salmon so give it a good work out and if not takers move on to next group and  repeat.

[pauljg]

Good advice, thanks. Most were within 5 feet of bottom but lone fish or small groups up to about 50 feet.