Thread: Trolling Bandits

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Originally Posted by oldwun

Were you using the 200 or the 300 series Bandits?

300 about 15' deep.

creekslick,

I would also like some more technique info. You said between 1.5 -2 mph, but did you use line counters, or planer boards? There was a chart on how deep bandits ran at specific line distances around here somewhere. any info would help.

I was on greers last week, trying to figure out how to catch walleye. hired a guide to try to put us on fish, but it didn't pan out. we trolled harnesses with nightcrawlers, on ledges and humps. never did find any fish. I learned a lot, but was a little dissapointed that we didn't catch anything. we fished in the morning also.

Originally Posted by randybenham

creekslick,

I would also like some more technique info. You said between 1.5 -2 mph, but did you use line counters, or planer boards? There was a chart on how deep bandits ran at specific line distances around here somewhere. any info would help.

I was on greers last week, trying to figure out how to catch walleye. hired a guide to try to put us on fish, but it didn't pan out. we trolled harnesses with nightcrawlers, on ledges and humps. never did find any fish. I learned a lot, but was a little dissapointed that we didn't catch anything. we fished in the morning also.

Line counters on 2 reels 100' the others ones I would just cast as far as I could.

Got me a handful of bandits the other day. Can't wait to try 'em out on some of my favorite oxbows, just the ones without much cover. I think I'd cry if I hung all of 'em at one time and broke off.

Couple questions for you Slick. Do you use your electric or gas motor? And what line do you use?

Originally Posted by ceb

Got me a handful of bandits the other day. Can't wait to try 'em out on some of my favorite oxbows, just the ones without much cover. I think I'd cry if I hung all of 'em at one time and broke off.

Couple questions for you Slick. Do you use your electric or gas motor? And what line do you use?

Ceb I have used both but I like the electric the most because of speed control. I had to pull a couple 5 gallon buckets with the gas motor to get under 2 mph. As for line I use 10# Wally Marshall high visibility, and make sure to get a plug knocker.

I think the TM would work out better for me. Are you using your front rod racks?

Originally Posted by ceb

I think the TM would work out better for me. Are you using your front rod racks?

Yes I am using front rod holders but I have them mounted on a 20' pontoon.