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Trolling involves dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to attract fish, ideal for covering large water areas efficiently.
Trolling is a fishing method where lines with lures or baits are trailed behind a moving boat. This technique allows anglers to cover extensive water areas and locate active fish. By adjusting speed and lure type, fishermen can target various species and depths effectively.
How to do it
  • Select appropriate boat speed based on species and lure requirements.
  • Attach trolling lures or baited hooks to the lines and deploy them behind the boat.
  • Adjust the length of the lines to avoid tangling and cover desired water columns or spread laterally.
  • Continuously monitor fish finder and adjust speed, depth, or lure type to increase strikes.
  • When a fish strikes, set the hook firmly and begin controlled retrieval while maneuvering the boat if necessary.
Why it's used
Anglers use trolling to efficiently locate and catch pelagic or predatory fish that are distributed over wide areas. It’s preferred when stationary fishing is less productive or to increase catch rates by covering more water.
Learning time
A beginner can grasp basic trolling methods within a day, but mastering depth control and lure selection may take weeks to months.
Difficulty level
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Common Mistakes
  • Dragging lures too fast or too slow for target species.
  • Not managing lines properly leading to tangles and lost lures.
  • Ignoring depth adjustments or fish finder data.
  • Using inappropriate lures or bait for season or species.
  • Neglecting to maintain consistent boat speed for proper lure action.
When it's used
Trolling is commonly used during fishing trips where covering large areas is beneficial, such as in open lakes or ocean waters. It’s particularly effective during migratory seasons when fish are spread and moving.
Water Type
  • sea
  • lake
  • river
Where it's used
Trolling is popular in offshore ocean regions, large lakes, and reservoirs worldwide, including the Great Lakes, coastal oceans, and large rivers where game fish are prevalent.
Depth
Ideal depths vary depending on target species; trolling rigs can be set near the surface or down to deeper thermoclines using diving planers or weighted lines.
Ideal weather
Trolling works well in various weather conditions but is most productive in calm to moderate sea states allowing consistent boat speed and lure action.
Seasons
  • spring
  • summer
  • fall
Focus level
Intermediate
Common target species
  • salmon
  • tuna
  • mahi-mahi
  • walleye
  • striped bass
Bait / Lures
Common lures include trolling spoons, plugs, skirted lures, and live bait rigs such as hoochies or herring, chosen based on target fish species.
Rod & Reel
Medium to heavy action trolling rods paired with conventional or trolling reels equipped with high line capacity and smooth drag systems are recommended.
Fishing line
Use strong braided or monofilament lines ranging from 15 to 50 lb test, depending on target species and water conditions.
Hooks
Sharp, durable hooks appropriate to lure size—commonly single hooks or treble hooks rigged to artificial lures or bait rigs.
Rating
Rating
Price € per night
Price € per night - slider
250 — 9500
People
People - slider
2 — 46
Type of Trip
Type of Trip
Fish species
Fish species
Pets allowed
Pets allowed
Sanitary facilities available
Sanitary facilities available