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Just getting into the slow trolling ( spider rigging ) way to fish. Question is would Butla or Sardis ( Lower Lake) be better for someone just learning to troll as far as cover , dropoffs and creek / river channels. Remember I'm a rookie at this spider rigging thing. First trip I made to Butla the other day and caught 1 short fish but hung up alot on trot lines and brush. Any advice from the guys on here that fish this way regulary would be greatly appreciated.
Joe, the guys from up there have turned in already so look for some replies tomorrow.They are very helpful.
Sardis upper lake will be your best bet...just starting out, like you said, you can catch fish there virtually anywher....may not be many keepers though, lol. You will get the feel for trolling, even though you catch a lot of short fish. be very careful of the wind, sardis can be brutal on windy days....downright dangerous. 20_30 mph wind tommorrow....will not be good. Good luck to you.
What Duck said.... That's where I learned.
Oh and stay far away from jugs, nets and trot lines are rough on spider rigging
Feel free to pm me for a phone # ill help you all I can... Had a guy show me how to troll once and I think I remember what he said.Quote:
Originally Posted by joeglow
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If Andy can't remember what I told him, gimme a holler.
Wannabe...
Andy, yer fixin to be Joe's hero too,
Chris, you have to use more than one pole to really be spider rigin. Pffffftttttt!
WB uses more than one pole, I've seent him do it. His problem is getting more than one fish to bite them.
I figured he only spider rigged with one pole since he always catches only one fish......pfffttttt
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Now don't be pffftin me! I was just telling you what I've seent him do.
If you are just gettingstarted i dont recommed butla,its the hardest lake i have ever fished under normal conditions and its worse at low water. Give sardis a shot.As far as rigs go a capps & colemen type rig is good starter rig, from there the sky is the limit.If you want to learn about crappie fishing,this is the place to do it.Great bunch on here.
Pppppppppffffffffffffffffftttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!! !.......heheheQuote:
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Get him BRM!
Oh no not Mr. Bill!!
I'll call Uma Thuman and she'll KILL BILL!
I was running caps n Coleman style rigs that I tied but its almost like the jigs aren't trailing each right.I'm using Lowrance elite 4 gps and I've read maintaining speed is critical. I don't think the speed on the gps is accurate. Should mypole tips be bouncing using 1 oz weights. The lines are completely vertical or is that incorrectes is
No expert here for sure...BUT! I have heard and I prefer that the lines are vertical with maybe a slight rearward angle. Wind and boat traffic (in other words waves) will make your lines jump and there ain't much that I have found that will stop the occasional jumping.
Take G3 up on his offer,and call him. Super nice guy will give the advice needed and maybe a secret or two
I dont think its as much boat speed as it is boat controll and presenting the bait as long as possible to the fish that ur after..fishing shallow(spring and fall) I use quarter oz weights if any at all.. I would suggest get in the boat with someone that dont mind teaching (carl painter AKA feelay). One day in the boat with him = endless costly hours on ur own trien to figure it out...Quote:
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This is the best advise you are gonna get rite here, I have been in the boat with Feelay and G3 both and had a great day. With G3 we were pulling cranks but the time was great.Quote:
Originally Posted by G3 Troller
I personnally have not devoted much time to this style of fishing, just hasnt appealed to me enuff. These 2 guys know the craft and are willing to help someone who is honestly looking to learn.
Hope to get the chance to slow troll with G3 some if I can ever get Callaway out of that dang seat!!!!!banghead