Anyone Fish Multiple Poles at the same time? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-28-2017, 05:43 PM

A question of strategy:

I built a contraption to hold two poles out horizontally from the work space in front of me for slow trolling without tangles. To that extent, it works well. I can also leave one in the rack and the second pole in my hand that's not on the steering lever.

I am curious about managing one up on a flyline, and one weighted at the bottom, or perhaps dragging two on the bottom, about 14' apart.

A double hookup would be difficult for me, to say the least.

Is the extra exposure of having two lines in the water worth the confusion of trying to get the second line up and out of the way when we are focused on safely landing an active hookup? Especially during a sleigh ride or evading threats from sea lions.

In SD Bay, two lines should be easy. In La Jolla, I don't know.

What is your preference? Two lines in the water with potential chaos and clutter, or one line that gets 100% of your focused attention and TLC?

YakDout · 06-28-2017, 05:55 PM

Trolling with two rods is my favorite activity.

One up one down, two up, two down. It all works well.

GregAndrew · 06-28-2017, 06:36 PM

It doesn't get really tricky until you have 2 bait rods, a downrigger camera and a Sabiki or squid jig going at the same time.

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-28-2017, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

It doesn't get really tricky until you have 2 bait rods, a downrigger camera and a Sabiki or squid jig going at the same time.

For you perhaps, LOL.

jbl_91762 · 06-28-2017, 08:17 PM

Glad you asked as I was wondering the same thing. I troll 2 out in NP and DP but likelihood of catching big fish are slim in those areas. But now that I am hitting LJ for the first time this Sunday for a real chance at big fish, now I just thought 2 lines in water increase chance as fish may be on top or down below. Guess I will learn while out and hope for the best!

NICKWORN · 06-29-2017, 07:19 AM

Love double trolling, double the %. Extended Scottys keep my knees from hitting as well!

MITCHELL · 06-28-2017, 06:40 PM

Pay attention....it can turn into a cluster....F real quick.
No spinning stay straight tight lines don't let your lines cross, cut the tails off your knotts they will hook the other line and if your using braided line it will spin into a tangled mess, been doing it for years.current and wind is forever changing. I constantly check my lines are not crossed and free of ell grass and kelp.paddle slow to keep everything nice and straight.it's when you stop then the line's get slack and your headed for a tangle with wind and current.Sometimes I put a drift sock out and drift with two lines,but you have to move one pole around.just be careful you might have to cut your way out of the bite meaning tangle.two baits in the water could be double hookup and trouble real one pole in before you fight a fish, unless it's a double hookup and I won't comment on what to do some guys get lucky and land both fish.

06-28-2017, 05:43 PM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Anyone Fish Multiple Poles at the same time? A question of strategy: I built a contraption to hold two poles out horizontally from the work space in front of me for slow trolling without tangles. To that extent, it works well. I can also leave one in the rack and the second pole in my hand that's not on the steering lever. I am curious about managing one up on a flyline, and one weighted at the bottom, or perhaps dragging two on the bottom, about 14' apart. A double hookup would be difficult for me, to say the least. Is the extra exposure of having two lines in the water worth the confusion of trying to get the second line up and out of the way when we are focused on safely landing an active hookup? Especially during a sleigh ride or evading threats from sea lions. In SD Bay, two lines should be easy. In La Jolla, I don't know. What is your preference? Two lines in the water with potential chaos and clutter, or one line that gets 100% of your focused attention and TLC? __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 06-28-2017 at 06:17 PM.

06-28-2017, 06:40 PM	#7
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	Experience is the best teacher... Pay attention....it can turn into a cluster....F real quick. No spinning stay straight tight lines don't let your lines cross, cut the tails off your knotts they will hook the other line and if your using braided line it will spin into a tangled mess, been doing it for years.current and wind is forever changing. I constantly check my lines are not crossed and free of ell grass and kelp.paddle slow to keep everything nice and straight.it's when you stop then the line's get slack and your headed for a tangle with wind and current.Sometimes I put a drift sock out and drift with two lines,but you have to move one pole around.just be careful you might have to cut your way out of the bite meaning tangle.two baits in the water could be double hookup and trouble real one pole in before you fight a fish, unless it's a double hookup and I won't comment on what to do some guys get lucky and land both fish. __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 06-28-2017 at 07:28 PM.

06-28-2017, 05:55 PM	#2
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Trolling with two rods is my favorite activity. One up one down, two up, two down. It all works well.

06-28-2017, 06:36 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	It doesn't get really tricky until you have 2 bait rods, a downrigger camera and a Sabiki or squid jig going at the same time.

06-28-2017, 08:17 PM	#5
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Glad you asked as I was wondering the same thing. I troll 2 out in NP and DP but likelihood of catching big fish are slim in those areas. But now that I am hitting LJ for the first time this Sunday for a real chance at big fish, now I just thought 2 lines in water increase chance as fish may be on top or down below. Guess I will learn while out and hope for the best!