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Post by BUDDY on Apr 26, 2008 20:13:36 GMT -1
6 pounds is a VERY BIG plug. How big was the bass? ;D
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Post by mariomalc on Nov 28, 2008 20:42:38 GMT -1
I use cheap feathers in Portland Harbour, with 3oz weights, about 25-30 yards behinds at a soft canter. Caught loads of mackies and a decent bass.
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Post by russrec on Apr 11, 2010 6:59:16 GMT -1
hi. being a ex trout man used to do all the big midlands reservoirs,trolling used to be a good way to locate the fish,if two rods went at the same time drop anchor and fish,i now only sea kayak and troll with feathers and a 4 inch jelly on the point,and i find a bell on the tip makes a good racket when you hook up,trouble is up scotland west coast i was hooking 3 to 4 big polack at a time so had to cut off the feather hooks,but left the flashy bits on for attraction,it looks like a larger fish chasing fry and is effective for all predators,who tend to be terrotorial,and it spurs the attack response,and takes fish when a single lure fails. cheers steve.
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Post by davidbennett on Apr 11, 2010 9:20:32 GMT -1
what a cool idea - defo be trying that this year!
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Post by THURSOMAN on Apr 11, 2010 11:17:45 GMT -1
Yes chasers can make a difference when the goings tuff. Some attach a big hook just in front of the chaser so if a small fish gets hookes on it a big fish will go for the struggling fish and hopefully get hooked on the big hook. Tend to do away with the hook on a chaser also if there are plenty of pollack about.
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Post by crafty on Dec 9, 2010 20:21:53 GMT -1
i troll for bass from my yak down here in cornwall a lot, i never travel allong with out a lure over the side now. when targeting the bass i am trolling round features, rocks or reefs. i use two rods on rod holders in front of me, with the reel drags set at fighting strength. when i get a fish the rod just bends round. i give a couple of quick strokes with the paddle to set the hook, then the fight is on. i han't lost bass yet once hooked, the hook holds are great. i don't need a net, i just grab the lure body when the fish is allong side. had some great days bassing. also get a lot of pollock espically on deep lures. i use almost exclusively rapalas, take a look at www.monstertackle.co.uk (or .com) the xrap deep in silver is abass killer, i have it in xrap salt and xrap deep in 10cm. shhhh don't tell everyone. happy hunting
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Post by camopete on Dec 9, 2010 21:58:01 GMT -1
hi whats the beast way to set up for trolling ,ie how far has the bait got to be from the yak and what wight things like that ,or do i treat it the same as if were on the boat
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Post by THURSOMAN on Dec 10, 2010 16:16:47 GMT -1
Hi mate it all depends on what sort of lures you using and depths you want to go. I prefer using paravanes for deeper waters but you need to experiment with how your specific lures affect drag hence depth of troll. Let us know sort of lures/ depth you interested in mate and we'll do our best to help you out. Chris
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Post by stoaty on Dec 12, 2010 21:40:18 GMT -1
Tried a bit of all sorts with trolling, but the one lure that consistently caught was a 'sidewinder' sandeal.
Cast it out about 20yds behind then set off on a steady paddle. I set the drag reasonably light and position the rod on a forward positioned Scotti rod holder.
If it starts stripping line your either in, or stuck ! ;D.
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Post by izzetafox on Dec 12, 2010 23:12:37 GMT -1
"If it starts stripping line your either in, or stuck ! ;D. "
Yup, definitely stuck!!
Still learning with Slug-gos and sea trolling.
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Post by stoaty on Dec 13, 2010 21:17:08 GMT -1
To tell you the truth I'm not sure how deep there fishing, but the up turned hook on the sidewinders does seem to snag less. I have lost quite a few casting from the rocks, but when they snag in the yak i have managed to get them back, pulling like a good un from directly above must be a better angle ?. Caught a bit of stuff from the shore with the slug'gos but nothing trolling with them. Thats just luck though i suppose .
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Post by THURSOMAN on Dec 15, 2010 21:04:53 GMT -1
Yes the upturned eels/shads/jig heads are favourite with me where the ground is pretty rough. Had a go with the sluggo's this year but with little success compared to my old favourites. Having said that I do a lot of trolling and they impart very little action with this style of fishing.
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