Northern King ideal speed.

[rolmops]

Going through my lure box I found about 35 northern kings, mostly 28s, but some were bigger. This made me wonder about lure speed. I know that super slims have a large range as do stingers. Is there a speed range in which 28 northern Kings perform best?

[Sk8man]

Since speed is relative boat to boat because of many factors I've found that running the spoons at the side of the boat before deploying is the best measure and even then it doesn't factor in the underwater current etc. but it gives a better idea than an arbitrary number. The NK28 generally are quite speed tolerant but your speed will also depend on the species targeted since they appeal to quite a few "candidates". Good spoons and durable as well.

Edited March 30, 2019 by Sk8man

[Gill-T]

2.25-3 mph downspeed.  Good "cover water" spoon for steel and kings offshore.

[Legacy]

2.25-3 mph downspeed.  Good "cover water" spoon for steel and kings offshore.

Yes and yes. Definitely on the higher side of trolling speedometer!

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[rolmops]

Thank you gentlemen. That is important to know. I will pull them out when I can't pinpoint the fish.