06-26-2012, 03:58 AM
You might try letting more line out and slowing down if your gear is coming to the surface. Also more weight like already mentioned. I like to run about 125' to 175' of line out when I'm using pop gear without a down rigger in shallow lakes with a lot of moss. You just have to experiment for the conditions you are fishing.
When I run my down rigger in deeper water with a clean bottom I will let out 20 to 30' of line and then hook up to the down rigger and set my depth. I have only been using the down rigger for a couple years but I love it. It is a must if you are going after kokanee but I have caught a lot of fish on lead line and also jet divers.
Another thing I prefer for trolling is a level wind with a depth counter. It is nice to not have to guess how much line you have out. The level wind is also more convenient for letting out your line and retrieves the heavy gear easier than a spinning reel.
I still like using the spinning reel for trolling spoons and spinners.
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When I run my down rigger in deeper water with a clean bottom I will let out 20 to 30' of line and then hook up to the down rigger and set my depth. I have only been using the down rigger for a couple years but I love it. It is a must if you are going after kokanee but I have caught a lot of fish on lead line and also jet divers.
Another thing I prefer for trolling is a level wind with a depth counter. It is nice to not have to guess how much line you have out. The level wind is also more convenient for letting out your line and retrieves the heavy gear easier than a spinning reel.
I still like using the spinning reel for trolling spoons and spinners.
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