Fishing by trolling on a boat: a complete guide

Finding active fish in vast waters can often be a grueling wait, especially if you're not familiar with the bottom relief. Static anchor fishing can be effective, but it requires deep knowledge of the waters or good luck. troll-fishingIt allows you to actively comb large areas of water, finding the parking lot of the predator.

This involves towing lures behind a moving boat, which mimics running prey and provokes an attack even by a passive predator. boatIn this article, we will look at all the nuances, from the choice of equipment to the intricacies of wiring at different depths.

The success of the event depends on many factors that must be taken into account in the complex. The key advantage of trolling is the ability to catch large areas of the reservoir in a short time, which is especially important when searching for migratory routes of fish. Let’s see what we need to get started.

Choice of the boat and motor group

The backbone of your floating lab is a boat, and trolling is ideal for flat, wide-bottomed models that provide stability when driving at low speeds. PVC boats with inflatable sides and a hard transom - the most popular options among anglers.

The most important element is boat-engineUnlike high-speed walks, it requires steady operation at minimum revs. Two-stroke engines are often preferred because of the lower weight and the ability to fine-tune the idling, although modern four-strokes also show excellent results.

Don't forget about it. door-wheelIt's also critical to have reliable rim bolts to attach downriggers or outriggers if you plan to use complex tooling.

When choosing a motor, pay attention to the presence of a separate mode of operation for battery charge or the possibility of installing an additional electric motor. Electric traction allows you to move at microscopic speed, which is sometimes the only key to a moody pike or pike.

Navigation and search for fish: sonars and maps

Blind trolling rarely produces stable results. Modern fishing is unthinkable without it. sonar This device shows not only the depth under the keel, but also the structure of the bottom, the presence of driftwoods, eyebrows and thermoclines, where the predator often stands.

To do this, you need to understand how to read a sonar screen, the difference between traditional 2D scanning and technology like this. DownVision or SideVision The first one gives a big picture, the second one gives a detailed picture of the underwater world, where you can see every driftwood.

• 🎣 Depth: track sharp drops, eyebrows and dumps, where the predator is waiting for the victim.
• 🌡️ Temperature: Many fish are tied to certain temperature layers of water (thermoclin).
• 🗺️ Navigation: Use the waypoints to return to catchy places in the future.

A high-quality GPS navigator with preloaded depth maps allows you to plan your route in advance, avoiding shallow waters and knowing where to expect deep changes, and without this device, trolling becomes chaotic wandering.

Equipment of tackles and choice of baits

Trolling gear should have a margin of safety and have the right weighting. The rods are selected from 1.9 to 2.4 meters in length with a test corresponding to the weight of the wobblers and entrapers. The coils are better used multiplier with a counter fishing line, which allows you to accurately set the wiring horizon.

The main working tool is wobblerThe trolling uses models with varying depth and play, and it's important to have both noisy and quiet baits in your arsenal, as well as active and passive play options.

Type of bait	Depth of wiring	Target fish	Features
Cranks (Crank)	0.5 to 3 m	Pike, Perch.	Active play, noise
Minnow (Minnow)	1- 5 m	Sudak, Pike.	Natural snarling game
Deep divers	6 - 10 m+	Big punk.	Big blade, going deep
Silicone on a jig head	Anything.	Sudak, Som	Requires shipment or downrigger

Don't forget. looseIn the wilderness, hooks are inevitable, and the ability to unhook a costly Wobler without getting in the water or wasting time is invaluable. Use quick-removal carbine systems.

wiring tactics and speed of movement

Boat speed is the variable that determines the success of all fishing. For most Wobbles, the optimal range is between 2 and 5 km/h. However, for different species of fish and baits, this parameter can be radically different.

⚠️ Attention: Moving at speeds above 7 km/h often leads to a "disruption" of the game of the wobbler, especially deep-sea. The bait stops vibrating and simply drags on the water without causing the predator's interest.

There's a stop-and-stop technique where the boat is periodically stopped or severely slowed down, which provokes the predator to attack, because slowly sinking or stopping prey seems like an easy prey. Experiment with the rhythm of movement.

The secret of wiring on the flow

When trolling against the current, the speed of the boat will be lower than the real speed of the bait wiring. Always focus on the behavior of the wobbler, not just the numbers of the device.

When fishing at great depths, the speed often has to be reduced to a minimum so that the slug or the wobler goes to the working horizon. downrigger - a device with a heavy load, which lowers the bait to a given depth, regardless of the speed of travel.

Schemes of arrangement of tackles (trolling fan)

To catch different horizons and widths of the track, the gear is fanned, which allows you to check the strip of water up to 50-70 meters in one pass, the correct arrangement eliminates overlapping and allows each bait to work in its own layer.

Central rods are usually run over the sides just behind the transom, followed by outriggers, which spread the line to the sides, the latter being deep-sea baits on downriggers or gliders.

• 🚤 BORN: 2 rods, medium depth.
• 📡 Outriggers: 2 rods, surface and middle layer, maximum width.
• ⚓ Downrigger: 1-2 rods, maximum depth, strictly in the center or closer to the sides.

Use of use synker It allows you to lower the bait without using a downrigger, but it requires more speed to get to the working horizon.

Security and legal aspects

Troll fishing imposes high safety requirements, moving with a lot of gear overboard requires constant concentration and good visibility, and having life jackets on each crew member is a mandatory rule, not a recommendation.

Fishing regulations for your area must be strictly followed, and many water bodies have restrictions on the number of hooks used simultaneously and a ban on the use of certain gear during spawning.

⚠️ Note: The use of more than 5-10 hooks (depending on the region) can be regarded by the inspector of the GIMS or Rybnadzor as industrial fishing, which entails large fines and confiscation of gear.

Always carry your boat and motor documents and a permit if you are on a toll water body, and respect for nature and the law ensures that the hobby will remain affordable in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the minimum power of the motor required for trolling?

For confident trolling on medium waters with a PVC boat with a length of 3.6-4.0 meters, a motor with a capacity of 5-8 hp is enough.

Can you catch trolling in windy weather?

Yes, you can, and often it's even more productive, because the wind mixes the water and oxygenates it, but with high winds and excitement, control of the gear is lost, and the risk of rods breaking increases.

Do I need a special spinning for trolling?

It is advisable to use rods with a test range that covers the weight of your wobblers and a reinforced design. Conventional light spinning may not withstand constant load when catching large fish on the go.

How to avoid overflowing lines when placing a fan?

Use different lengths of fishing line for each tackle and adjust the speed, and help special clips on the outriggers, which fix the line at a certain distance from the boat.