Rope

[KnightShadow10]

What length rope do you put on your chains..what length and size chain?

[Rees Guide]

Rope length is relative to the water depth you are fishing, I use 25 foot of rope but rarely fish in water over 20 foot deep.
Chain size is also relative to boat size, you boat a couple of 5 foot lengths od 3/8 should do the trick.
Main thing is to be able to pull it pretty easy without having to ramp the troller up too hi. I have 2 lengths of 3/8s 8 foot long, 2 5 foot pieces and 1 5 foot length of 1/4 inch in my box and mix and match depending on the situation. In the tourney Saturday I had 1 rope with an 8 foot length of 3/8s on it and the other with 13 foot of the same chain on it, that's what it take to stop the Bass Cat in 20 foot of water. Had I had more rope on them it would not have taken as much but the ropes were almost straight down so less leverage.

[KnightShadow10]

As you know, I am using 25 ft. Rope, pulling 7 ft 3/8rh chain now. Just wondering if I need to do something different

["G"]

Not if its working....If its not then throw a second one out.

[BigRiverMarine]

It all depends on the wind speed. It constantly changes and gusts. There is no Best way. Being able to adapt like John said is the way to go. Find a way to add or subtract your chain length and the amount of rope out. I keep at least 50' of rope on my chains to allow for different water depths.

[KnightShadow10]

If running 50 ft, how do you know how much rope you have out

["G"]

Guess or close estimate...pull out three ft. at a time until you get your length you want out. A lot of folks just gradually let out line until they are slowed as much as they want....if slowed too much they pull a little line back in.

[Rees Guide]

If running 50 ft, how do you know how much rope you have out

Tie you a loop at 25 foot, that will give you a good guestament as to how much you have out. I run 25 all the time and adjust with the amount or type of chain I have out. Find what works for ya and rock. I prefer to pull chains even in the slightest wind, keeps the boat headed the way I want it.