Trolling is a
fishing method that is done by steering the boat at a set pace and
towing a line and lure or bait behind the boat. The movement of the
boat will give the lure or bait a life like look. Marlin and various
other species can be caught by trolling.
How to Troll?
The picture diagrams below will explain how the bait should be hook to
give it the right look as if it was alive. Live fish can also be
trolled and the diagrams below will also cover how to hook
live bait.
It is important to hook the baits right so that the angler can achieve
the best results.
Dead
Bait
Trolling
This is an example
of a Brindle
rig and it can be used for live or dead bait trolling
This
is called the Oval sinker rig and is only used on dead bait
or
the sinker can be removed
and this method used for live bait trolling.
Catalina Rig
Trolling
Tips
You must use a swivel and make sure it is
working properly
Trolling without a swivel will result in the
line becoming twisted
