Thread: Fast Trolling

I've caught plenty (by accident) when speeding up 1.5mph or so to maneuver out of shallow water or away from jugs and whamo pick one up--caught one last weekend that way as a matter of fact.

8 oz seems like overkill. I push a single bandit with a 2 oz.

I've done it, and I used 8 oz weights. You can move on with that much weight!!!!


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

It acts just like a downrigger cannon ball.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

I agree, an 8 oz weight is way more than enough, unless you going 2 mph or more and then your not fishing for crappie anymore. lol


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It's been my experience that using ultra heavy down riggers is just asking for heart break. A good fish can use that weight against you as leverage to pull the hook out. Use as little weight as possible to get by with.

Wannabe...

We used to do it on a part barge all summer long. Had 20 ft cane poles on front with a 8 to 12 oz weight. We would tie a road runner or beetle spin, H&H spinner two per rod. We would catch a lot of fish this way. We would also push "Rattle Traps" on the front.

Originally Posted by torch

We used to do it on a part barge all summer long. Had 20 ft cane poles on front with a 8 to 12 oz weight. We would tie a road runner or beetle spin, H&H spinner two per rod. We would catch a lot of fish this way. We would also push "Rattle Traps" on the front.

Yep, we used the HT 16' rods that telescope out. We cut a foot off the end, and replaced the tip. We then took the end cap off and put a piece of 3/4 PVC in it so it would fit in the rod holders. Works like a champ, and you can catch tons of fish this way. We used to use 8oz weights and 5 baits per pole, and the leverage of the rod let's you lift the weight and 2-3 nice fish at a time without feeling heavy!!! POWER TROLLING at its best.

And fer you guys that haven't done it, DON'T KNOCK IT, TILL YA TRIED IT!!!!!


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202