How is everyone setting there depths while pushing minnows without line counter reels or depth hunter line(think that's the name of it), pretty green to the trolling scene. Would like to here any and all ideas.
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How is everyone setting there depths while pushing minnows without line counter reels or depth hunter line(think that's the name of it), pretty green to the trolling scene. Would like to here any and all ideas.
Measure your minnow rig against the length of your rod.
What about when your fishing deeper than the length of your rods. What type of reels are you using?Quote:
Originally Posted by mrdux
They make a portable rod stretcher for winter, deep water crappie fishing. Assists in deep water line depth. I believe Lake Way Outdoors in Grenada has them in stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by gaint_71
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I use 16' rods, have a piece of yellow painters tape at 12',8',4' and the butt is 16. Rod tips are usually 6"-1' off the water. I drop the egg weight on the minnow rig to where ever and use the tape as my measuring guide
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On a 16' rod, every joint is 5'4". 14'ers are 4'9". These are both three piece rods. Fishing deeper than the Rod length just stand up and guess how far below the butt of the Rod your weight is. You can also use the Depth Hunter metered braid for the exact measurements.
What rk1 said.
Mark a 2' section above your handle and measure you your line 2' at a time.
i thought it changed color every 25 foot, not real familiar with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
With a black hash every 5Quote:
Originally Posted by gaint_71
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This is the way my uncle taught me many years ago by marking a two foot section and measuring that way!
When fishing deeper than my rod length I drop the bait to the bottom and then crank up a turn or two or three or four. This is super easy to duplicate, works best if all the reels have the same gear ratio and same models but doesnt have to be, just looking for a reference.
Thanks for all the replies and methods
I set the line to the end of my pole which is 14' then I just pull line off the reel two foot at a time and go 16, 18 and so on.
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Originally Posted by callen
I put a string bobber stop on the line......I just slide the stop up and down the line based on measurements using your length of reach. Your height is equivalent to distance between your outstretched arms,from fingertip to center of chest half that, elbow to hand....and so on. You can change your depth from deeper to shallow or vice versa with out even giving it much thought...hold the stop knot right at the water line you know what you have under it. I like the Thill brand bright yellow Thill Premium Bobber Stops | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear