Can you troll with a jig?

Jigs can be long-line trolled directly behind the boat, but these lures are also ideally suited to trolling in combination with in-line boards.

What is the difference between casting and trolling?

Let the learning begin! Casting is generally a slower, more methodical, “saturation” technique. You might encounter more fish by trolling, simply based on miles of water covered, but you may trigger more bites while working over pods of fish by casting.

Can you cast trolling reel?

Yes and no. A walleye trolling reel is heavy, clumsy to hold and does not have a breaking system like a traditional casting reel (no magnetic brake).

When should I troll for walleye?

In general terms, trolling speed should be higher in the summer, when walleye are more active, and slower in spring and fall, when walleye are more lethargic due to colder water temperatures. In addition, hard bait lures are ideal for higher speeds, while live bait rigs need to be trolled at lower speeds.

What is a trolling jig?

That’s what Jig Trolling is … it’s a “mobile-finesse” angle on an old reliable presentation. Total Solutions Technique. Cover small areas with finesse. Normally when you think of trolling it conjures up visions of moving along at speeds between 1.5 and 2.5 mph, with lures trailing out behind the boat 100 feet or more.

Can you troll a vertical jig?

Although vertical jigging is simple, you and your crew won’t get bored. Try it, and enjoy not having to wait your turn, as with wire-line trolling. I promise that you won’t miss the tiresome jigging with heavy tackle from a moving boat, or jockeying for position in the trolling procession.

Do all casting rods have a trigger?

Many casting rods will have a “trigger” on the reel seat, although this is not always the case, especially on saltwater models. Spinning rods will almost never have a “trigger.”

What is a Jig fishing lure?

Jigs are simple lures – just a jighead, hook and soft-plastic or other material body. Jigs can be flipped to wood or weed cover in shallow water, pitched to work docks or other cover in the mid-depths or casted to deeper water to work bottom structure or cover such as brushpiles or old stumps.

What’s better spinning reel or baitcaster?

Someone proficient in casting a baitcaster will have mastery over accuracy and distance in the long run after plenty of practice and are preferred when fishing locations that demand such, while a spinning reel can be used in virtually every situation possible.

Are Baitcasters good for trolling?

Which rod do you guys feel works best for trolling spinners? Bait caster most of the time. Spinning rod works OK, but the baitcaster is just easier to lengthen or shorten your line without messing with the bail on a spinning reel. Everyone has a favorite, which ever you are handiest with.

How do I make my lures deeper when trolling?

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.