If you plan on doing a lot of trolling, you’ll want to look for a reel with a higher line capacity and a faster retrieve speed. Many trolling walleye anglers gravitate towards the traditional round baitcasting style reels such as the Shimano Tekota 300LC. The Tekota has all the line cap...
if you've never fiber-glassed plywood before, just practice on a small piece first to get your confidence up. This was my first boat build, so I did a lot oflearn as you go. Not only am I going to show you the right way to successfully build your own sailboat...
Fishing for catfishis an all-time favorite pastime. You can expect to break a sweat since catfish can put up a good fight, with some growing over 100 pounds. Catfish are also easy to cook, and they’re tasty, packed with protein, and low in fat. Here in the U.S., we’re fortu...
Longer spinning rods in the 10 to 16-foot range are the go-to choice for trolling baits and lures when spider rigging. The long length keeps the bait and lures away from the boat and propellers, and helps you cover a broader sweep of water when trolling. Long rods can also pull double...
You'll need different sizes depending on the baits you're using, howevera 4/0 or 5/0will suit most pilchards. These rigs are also easier to store than normal gangs and you can fold them up and wrap them in alfoil. What is a Sabiki rig?
You can easily set up these rigs using your basic “all-rounder” fishing gear. If you’re trying out the Texas rig, bring a variety of bullet sinkers weighing between 1/8 of an ounce to 1 1/2 ounces (a 1/8 ounce makes for a slow-falling lure in shallow waters, for example). ...
To catch blues holding along bottom channels, work your rig directly beneath a boat, keeping your line perpendicular to your rod tip. This increases sensitivity to strikes. Move along the drop-off using a trolling motor, wind or current to drift along the channel. When you find fish, work ...
Robertson likes to fish leeches on rigs that can be worked slowly so that the leech can slither and undulate beneath the water’s surface and not just be dragged along like a stick. Trolling leechesslowly with an added attractant such as the floats andspinner bladeson aLindy Rigorworm harness...
The specialty player: the Mercury ProKicker delivers precision trolling control For serious anglers, theProKicker™ outboardis a hard-working “support player” in the Mercury lineup. It’s a must-have for trolling, drifting or mooching for species ranging from walleyes and muskies to ...
Now, let’s take a look at some of the best rigs for bottom fishing. There’s an infinite number of variations out there, so we’ll focus on the ones that are most important and easy-to-make. The sliding sinker riga.k.a. the Carolina rig, is one of the most effective bottom fish...