How long should a trolling line be?

Stagger your lines’ distances from the boat. Trolling with four, five, or 10 lines at the same distance behind the boat is never a good move. The distance your lines are set should range widely, to cover as much water as possible.

How does a trolling paravane work?

A trolling paravane is a plastic device that works like an inverted wing, diving deeper as boat speed increases and dragging your lure down to a greater depth than it would otherwise achieve. They’re attached between the main line and the leader, where your trolling sinker would otherwise be.

How does a fishing paravane work?

This paravane is made from solid hard plastic and is designed to dive deeper as the speed of your boat increases. Unlike a lead weight, this paravane will not sink and snag the bottom and once a fish is hooked, it is designed to float to the surface for easy retrieval.

How deep do trolling lures go?

Try deep-, medium- and shallow-runners, so that you have a lure or two that will run at every depth from 5 to 20 feet deep (or more, depending on how deep fish will hold in your local waters).

How do you get lures down deep?

If you need to go deeper, just let out some backing until your target depth is reached. On the lure end of the line, remove a short section of lead as before and tie on a size 18, or smaller, barrel swivel. Now use a 10 to 15 foot mono or fluorocarbon leader to tie on the lure.

Is braided line good for spinning reels?

Of the two, braided line is superior on a spinning reel. The only drawback is that braid is visible in clear water and may cause “line shy” fish avoid your offerings altogether. For this reason, many anglers who use braid on spinning reels will tie on a fluorocarbon leader before tying on their lure.

How does a trolling paravane work on a boat?

Use a Trolling Paravane – or Maybe a Planer – to Get Your Lure Down Deeper. A trolling paravane is a plastic device that works like an inverted wing, diving deeper as boat speed increases and dragging your lure down to a greater depth than it would otherwise achieve.

What kind of tool do you use to troll for fish?

Spoons are often used with trolling planers or downriggers, when trolling for fish that hunt their prey at depth.

How does a trolling sinker work on a boat?

A trolling paravane is a plastic device that works like an inverted wing, diving deeper as boat speed increases and dragging your lure down to a greater depth than it would otherwise achieve. They’re attached between the main line and the leader, where your trolling sinker would otherwise be. Alternative attachment points on a plastic paravane.

What are the different types of Bohning vanes?

Designed with the hunter in mind, Bohning’s Hunting Vanes, including Blazer®, Heat®, and Bolt®, will guide your arrow to its mark at the moment of truth. Designed with the hunter in mind, Bohning’s Hunting Vanes, including Blazer®, Heat®, and Bolt®, will guide your arrow to its mark at the moment of truth.