As you know, there are many types of fishing and even more varieties of gear, rods, fixtures, woods and other types of tools for this entertaining sport and hobby. In our country, the most popular type is float fishing using fishing line, hook, fishing rod and float. As well as spinning fishing for predatory fish species. However, the curious minds of the fishermen of our country have recently been interested in Western innovations. One of them is trolling fishing.
What is trolling and how to fish on the river?
Leonid Pavlovich Sabaneev wrote that trolling is an improved version of fishing called "on the track." Fishing “on the track” is carried out in the following way: one fisherman controls the oars and the whole boat, and the second fisherman (partner) gradually straightens the thirty-meter line with the bait. Thus, the boat, along with the fishermen, floats along the river, and behind it forms a path from the fishing line, at the end of which there is a bait for
predatory fish. In the case of a bite, the angler twists the fishing line back and fishes out the fish.
In fact, this is trolling fishing “on the track”, but instead of the oars at the boat, the gasoline engine, and instead of the usual fishing line with a hook and a nozzle, spinning is used. The principle is the same, you should also pay attention to the fact that many anglers who have already tried trolling and “on the track” argue that both fishing methods are not only delightful because of the simplicity of the principle, but also very catchy. However, trolling is still a separate type of fishing with other lures and its own features, which are described below.
What is needed for trolling fishing?
Fishing is carried out by trolling on the river using a motor boat or boat. The dimensions and technical characteristics of the boat are not very important, the main thing is that an outboard motor be installed. It is recommended to use a four-stroke or two two
-stroke motors. In the event that two-stroke engines are installed on the boat, the fuel mixture should be 1/100. Since during fishing the motor will work at low speeds for a rather long time, when using a mixture of 1/50, candles will “die” faster.
In addition to the boat and motor (motors), the arsenal also needs an echo sounder, the better and more powerful the better. If there is an opportunity to spend more money on hobby, then it is desirable that there is also a GPS navigator. With the above equipment, you can determine where the fish is and how deep it is under water. Knowing these two parameters, you can determine where the predator and which bait will be required. Moreover, due to the GPS-navigator it will be possible to mark places where fish searches have already been conducted.
In addition, since fish cannot be pulled out without bait and spinning, several rods are needed. Some, as soon as trolling fishing was conceived, acquire specially high-modulus carbon fiber rods. Based on the experience of thousands of anglers, this is not worth it, as it is a waste of money. Such fishing requires simple rods from 2.1 to 2.4 meters long. It is desirable that they be sensitive, but at the same time very reliable and strong. Of course, they cost money, but in this case the fisherman will not leave without prey.
It is recommended to take a multiplier coil for trolling, since such coils are the same winches that can withstand significant loads. As for the capacity of the spool, its capacity should be from 150 to 200 meters of the so-called "braid", the diameter of which is from 0.28 to 0.30 millimeters.
What baits are trolling fishing?
An important task is the choice of bait for trolling. And if trolling fishing is expected, gear is the first thing to think about. According to the experience of tens of thousands of anglers, the best bait for trolling is a wobbler. They also use various silicone baits or oscillating baits, but they are less catchy.
It should be noted that not every wobbler can be used in trolling. It should be distinguished by a stable and interesting game during high speeds and in no case corkscrew. Wobblers of the Halco company, as well as MANN`S, have proven themselves excellently. If the price bites, then you can buy products of the company Yo-zuri.
Particular attention should be paid to the coloring of the wobbler, its shape and working depth. In the arsenal of the fisherman there should be many different wobblers that differ in game, working depth, as well as resistance. The coloring is selected based on weather conditions: if the weather is sunny, it is recommended to catch on wobblers with bright orange, golden, green colors.
The shape of the wobbler for trolling should be as flattened and smooth as possible, as the lure of medium and large sizes at a depth of five meters and at a low speed of the boat creates a fairly strong resistance. And if the angler prefers not to use the holders, then his hands get tired over time. Of course, some use holders, but in this case, the angler will not know if the bait is hooked to the vegetation or if the lure "bites" the bottom of the river with a petal. Therefore, if such hooks are not felt by hands, then they cannot be corrected, which entails lost production.
Regarding where to troll, then everything depends on the angler. Those who want to catch trophy prey fish in the middle of the river and in places where the depth of the reservoir is maximum, going down from the top downstream. Fishermen who are not interested in huge trophies prefer to stay close to the pits and shore. In most cases, the fishermen on the boat troll the same places several times, changing the depth and bait. As practice shows, at a depth of 2.5 to 5 meters, you can catch quite solid specimens.