rooster
Novice Angler
- Total Posts : 62
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/03/27 13:55:58
- Status: offline
reef runner trolling
guys when i am fishing in the 70 foot range and are pulling reefs how much weight should i be adding if the fish are around 50 feet?any info would be great i am a rookie when it comes to planer boards so i really dont know exactly how to fish them.
|
rooster
Novice Angler
- Total Posts : 62
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/03/27 13:55:58
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/11 16:14:56
(permalink)
wow i would have never thought of putting that much weight on. thanks
|
pikepredator2
Expert Angler
- Total Posts : 953
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2009/05/14 18:11:06
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/12 05:42:51
(permalink)
just bought some snap weights to try this year. was told 1 oz. of weight for every 10 feet I want to get down.
|
Bogeyjoker
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1704
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2000/12/22 14:02:54
- Location: NW PA
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/12 09:24:56
(permalink)
ORIGINAL: pikepredator2 ...was told 1 oz. of weight for every 10 feet I want to get down. That's a bit of a stretch IMO. If you were slow trolling or drifting colorado blade harnesses at 1.0-1.5 mph you might be close to 10'/oz. I would say you're closer to adding 3-5'/oz at a normal 1.8-3.0 mph summer troll speed. I've always figured 1 oz of snap weights equals 1 color of LC at 2 mph. What's more important than knowing precisely what depth you're achieving, is seeing what weight/dropback is working and duplicating it.
post edited by Bogeyjoker - 2011/07/12 10:02:56
|
Fisherlady2
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 2196
- Reward points: 0
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/12 09:32:38
(permalink)
Rooster, The trolling questions are hard to answer in general terms because so much affects your presentation... .... style/angle/size of bill on your lure .... shape/size of blades on spinner rigs .... diameter of line you are using .... mono, flouro or braid line .... speed of travel .... even the shape of your weight (water resistance can actually begin to create lift against your weight, so more streamlined weights will troll at more accurately predictable depths) One definite thing I would advise is to invest in a book called 'Precision Trolling' which is available at most fishing retailers who sell any trolling gear. It is a great reference tool and takes into consideration most of the variables I listed above.
|
bulldog1
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 5203
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2008/06/05 12:23:00
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/12 09:59:11
(permalink)
+1 on the Precision Trolling. Keep the info coming, I'm just starting to experiment with weights...
|
kingnuke32
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1863
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2001/05/21 01:41:34
- Location: Greensburg
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/12 11:38:59
(permalink)
1 oz gets you about 4' or in that area on a reef, reef with 200' out 28' deep add appx. 4 ' for every once of lead, we have been running anywhere from 3-6 oz. already this year and pulled feesh on them all, although this past week was a big meat bite for us.
|
Bogeyjoker
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1704
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2000/12/22 14:02:54
- Location: NW PA
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/12 11:42:04
(permalink)
ORIGINAL: kingnuke32 although this past week was a big meat bite for us. Me too. I couldn't buy a fish off the sticks on Saturday...all came off harnesses and they had to have purple in them.
|
kingnuke32
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1863
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2001/05/21 01:41:34
- Location: Greensburg
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/12 11:45:23
(permalink)
ORIGINAL: Bogeyjoker ORIGINAL: kingnuke32 although this past week was a big meat bite for us. Me too. I couldn't buy a fish off the sticks on Saturday...all came off harnesses and they had to have purple in them. Didn't matter color for me I was up for the week 9 days in a row 24 or 18 in the box by noon everyday, gave up on sticks and started running jets with meat off the boards.
|
Fisherlady2
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 2196
- Reward points: 0
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/12 12:10:15
(permalink)
|
bulldog1
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 5203
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2008/06/05 12:23:00
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/12 12:57:55
(permalink)
Of the 5 eyes we caught Saturday they came on 4 different baits. 2 on a watermelon harness and 1 each on copper confusion spoon, fire tiger thunder stick and a black and purple harness... Thanks for the links Karen...
|
bowhuntnsteve
Avid Angler
- Total Posts : 193
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2006/03/28 20:15:03
- Location: Erie, PA
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/07/15 21:00:54
(permalink)
I am running LC & mono. I been killing the fish in 70-74fow. They are all hoving arounf the 38-43 foot range. 5 color lc off the planers are my deadliest and my mono with a 3z torpedo has my deep diver in the 40' range. Had 17 by 830 Sunday and ended up with 27 by early afternoon. Running around 1.8-2.2mph
post edited by bowhuntnsteve - 2011/07/15 21:01:33
|
Rough House
Avid Angler
- Total Posts : 192
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/04/01 23:19:15
- Location: Kittanning, Pa and Erie, Pa
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/11 11:16:13
(permalink)
4 oz with reefs for fish around 50 feet. Maybe even 5oz. Depending on speed of course.
post edited by Rough House - 2011/08/11 11:17:24
|
anzomcik
Expert Angler
- Total Posts : 721
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2007/07/31 05:16:41
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/11 12:57:46
(permalink)
According to Perciosion trolling book. 1oz of lead 20' above the bait will yield about 33% deeper troll. Also in the book it says that floating crank baits (reefs, bango hotntot...) are not really speed dependant (just flat lining), like other forms of trolling (lead core, snap wieghts). So going they will be abou tthe same depth at 1.8 as they are at 3.5 in some cases the faster you went the shallower they run, that was due to the extra resistance
|
wade alexander
Expert Angler
- Total Posts : 293
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/04/18 14:50:25
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/11 19:28:13
(permalink)
for wieght like that do you guys troll with heavier line then just a couple foot of leader ? i cant imagine running a 6 ounce wieght on 6,8,10 pound mono. just wondering. im geussing with wieght like that you wouldnt have to troll 200 foot out would you? i would just think if u let out 70 feet with that heavy of weight you would still be down 30-40 foot . just wondering i dont know much about fishing big lakes for walleye, just havent gotten that far yet:)
|
Rough House
Avid Angler
- Total Posts : 192
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/04/01 23:19:15
- Location: Kittanning, Pa and Erie, Pa
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/12 00:09:05
(permalink)
i run 20lb fireline on boards. Let out 50 ft. attach weight then let out anywhere from 100 to 200 more feet. Works great for us
|
chauncy
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1298
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2002/02/03 00:26:40
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/12 08:35:24
(permalink)
That's a lot of crankin. 250ft plus the line you let the boards out too. These old beat up shoulders cant take it. How long does it take to reel each fish in? ORIGINAL: Rough House i run 20lb fireline on boards. Let out 50 ft. attach weight then let out anywhere from 100 to 200 more feet. Works great for us
|
Rough House
Avid Angler
- Total Posts : 192
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/04/01 23:19:15
- Location: Kittanning, Pa and Erie, Pa
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/12 10:59:40
(permalink)
it takes a little bit and can be a pain, but you gotta put that bait in the zone. it def. varies depending on where the fish your targeting are suspending. our outside board line is usually around 300 ft.
|
ShutUpNFish
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 3834
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2007/03/16 10:31:34
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/12 14:53:53
(permalink)
Pink and chartrues has been the hottest color for me all summer, but watermelon, chicken wing and boy/girl has also produced consistantly....doesnt matter as long as you can get down to the fish it seems. 55ft down has been the norm.
post edited by ShutUpNFish - 2011/08/12 14:54:42
|
Ironhed
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1892
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2001/11/07 19:10:08
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/25 23:12:55
(permalink)
200' out 28' deep Precision Trolling is wrong on this one. Ironhed
post edited by Ironhed - 2011/08/25 23:13:30
|
Rough House
Avid Angler
- Total Posts : 192
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/04/01 23:19:15
- Location: Kittanning, Pa and Erie, Pa
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/26 14:51:32
(permalink)
ORIGINAL: Ironhed 200' out 28' deep Precision Trolling is wrong on this one. Ironhed Whats your guess on depth??? Just curious
|
Ironhed
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1892
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2001/11/07 19:10:08
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/28 23:10:41
(permalink)
Deeper. And it's not a guess... Ironhed
|
BIGSLICK
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1867
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2008/05/15 10:03:58
- Location: Girard
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/29 10:46:48
(permalink)
ORIGINAL: Ironhed Deeper. And it's not a guess... Ironhed Yup....I have hit bottom in 32 to 34 fow letting them back 200'
|
Bogeyjoker
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1704
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2000/12/22 14:02:54
- Location: NW PA
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/29 11:13:59
(permalink)
ORIGINAL: BIGSLICK ORIGINAL: Ironhed Deeper. And it's not a guess... Ironhed Yup....I have hit bottom in 32 to 34 fow letting them back 200' braid or mono?
|
BIGSLICK
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 1867
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2008/05/15 10:03:58
- Location: Girard
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/29 16:24:38
(permalink)
|
Rough House
Avid Angler
- Total Posts : 192
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/04/01 23:19:15
- Location: Kittanning, Pa and Erie, Pa
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/08/31 11:24:40
(permalink)
how much deeper do you think if your using 20lb fireline?Â
post edited by Rough House - 2012/03/11 22:29:16
|
CheLiv
New Angler
- Total Posts : 2
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/09/08 13:12:40
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/09/08 13:23:54
(permalink)
|
Rough House
Avid Angler
- Total Posts : 192
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/04/01 23:19:15
- Location: Kittanning, Pa and Erie, Pa
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/09/16 12:29:37
(permalink)
i dont know how anyone could use one of those. Not only does it look like a pain. Its 660.00 dollars!!!! To catch a fish??? Ill stick with my jets and dipsey.
|
bulldog1
Pro Angler
- Total Posts : 5203
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2008/06/05 12:23:00
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/09/16 13:54:44
(permalink)
Ya, but did you see how it snagged that fish in the side of the head....
|
CheLiv
New Angler
- Total Posts : 2
- Reward points: 0
- Joined: 2011/09/08 13:12:40
- Status: offline
RE: reef runner trolling
2011/09/17 13:02:57
(permalink)
Did you find a place to buy it? Have a link? 660 is quite a lot. I haven't found much comments on it. I would really like to know if it does what it's supposed to. Downriggers + depth/temp sensors are even more pricey & regarding the video this could be used with planer boards.
|