Quote Originally Posted by callen View Post
Mrdux went out this morning and it took me a couple of hours to find the depth and speed but once I found it I had a good time. Caught 5 all over 13" and lost three more and caught a few bass. I only used four rods so over all it was great. I will add two more rods next time as I get the feel for it. Thanks again.
Congrats on a good start. I try to run around 1.7mph with my Terrova or Yamaha with the trolling plate. That seems to be an the ideal speed for max depth on the Bandits and lets them run true. The hardest thing for folks to get the knack of is never stop the boat or make tight turns. If we hang up, try to pull it loose or break it off. If we hook a fish (this includes 8 pound bass or 15 pound drum/catfish) let it pop to the top and S--L--O--W--L--Y reel it to the boat with the rod held up high and the fish's head up out of the water. Reel them too fast and they will tumble and come loose, not holding their heads up lets them tangle the other lines. You're going to lose some fish and some baits, get used to it. Good luck with it.