TROLLING OR TROLLING FISHING
To prepare a day of fishing with TROLLING to succeed.
Trolling is another type of fishing that can be exciting and comforting once you try it. If you are starting out in this style of fishing, as in all styles, you should know some tips and tricks to achieve your goals.
Speed:
It will depend on the lure to be used. With artificial fish with bibs we will go between 3 and 6 knots, while if we use octopus type lures, we will try to go between 7 and 9 knots.
As with everything else, it will depend on different factors: whether you fish in fresh or salt water, the currents, the depth.
A good technique is to vary the speed of the boat slightly, if possible within the range allowed by the lure so that it swims correctly and does not leave the water in the case of artificial bibs, until the bite is achieved.
The teams:
It will depend on the environment where we fish, the size or type of lure and the type of fish that can attack us. The spinning reel rigs are the most recommended for this type of fishing, and we can find them for light freshwater fishing, as well as for coastal waters or big game. The use of clamps like the AFTCO, will help you in the placement of the lines when you use several and you need to organize them in the stern so that they do not get tangled, both in poles and downriggers. You can find them in our catalog.
Very important is the use of hooks or bicheros to help us at the time of capture.
Choose the best fishing line
If you are going to participate in competitions, the use of IGFA monofilaments is a must. The 8-strand braided line is one of the best options for trolling or trolling fishing, since for this type of fishing we must have strong and resistant threads. You can use conventional 8-strand braids if your fishing is not very demanding. If you fish in saltwater and you are looking for big predators, we advise you to use Holow 16 strands. In our catalog https://aztrading.es/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Catalogo-2022-OK-BAJA-DEFINITIVO_compressed.pdf you have all our threads and their TESTS.
Where to put the lures:
It is advisable to fish with at least 2 lures. Try to put 1 farther away than the other and the 2 well separated from the boat. In case of fishing with more than 2 lures, it is advisable that the central ones are the farthest and the use of outriggers becomes necessary.
Plan your fishing day
As with any activity, it is important to plan your fishing day.
Check that you have all your fishing equipment, the right line, and the right lure for the day's fishing.
Be clear about the place where you want to troll, what species you can find in that area, to know the type of lure and equipment you are going to take.
Use of technology in your fishing
Part of the planning includes having your technological accessories for fishing, use the GPS to locate the areas where there are fish, in addition to the sonar equipment that will help you find the best place for fishing.
You will have to make a significant investment, but if this is the type of fishing for you, it will be well worth it.
Fishing at dawn or dusk.
These are the best hours to go fishing, both in the sea and in the lakes, it is the time when the fish are most active and we must take advantage of it.
The morning or late afternoon days are the most successful for the angler.
Safety and precautions.
Finally, remember to have fun safely ! This is an adventure sport. In case you get stuck with a hook or a jig, we leave you a link on how to act. Remember that the type of catches that we can find while trolling in the sea, due to their size and strength, can be dangerous with a lure in the mouth, and when trying to escape they can hook it in our body.
In our website WWW.AZTRADING.ES, we have all kinds of materials for the enjoyment of this type of fishing, lures, lines, rods, clothing, hooks, salabres etc, you can view videos with test, video tutorials with uses of materials, and many more sections that we invite you to discover.
You can also send us an inquiry if you need help Aztrading@Aztrading.es
Good bow and good fishing!
Remember that it is our obligation to fish responsibly.
Don't leave rubbish in the fishing boat or throw it in the water.