How to troll live bait - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Joctane · 08-22-2011, 09:15 PM

Ok guys, definitely a green question here, but can anyone give me some help with the proper way to troll with mac's and sardines (or any live bait for that matter)? My rig is set with a 50lb spectra tied with a 30lb flouro leader by an uni/uni knot and a 2/0 circle hook. I've been putting the hook through the back of the bait and I let out about 20 yards of line then start paddling. However I feel like my bait stays on top of the water. Should I use an egg sinker and if so what's the proper setup between my spectra and leader? Any help or advice would greatly appreciated. Thanks!

08-22-2011, 09:15 PM	#1
Joctane H2Okie Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tierrasanta Posts: 52	How to troll live bait Ok guys, definitely a green question here, but can anyone give me some help with the proper way to troll with mac's and sardines (or any live bait for that matter)? My rig is set with a 50lb spectra tied with a 30lb flouro leader by an uni/uni knot and a 2/0 circle hook. I've been putting the hook through the back of the bait and I let out about 20 yards of line then start paddling. However I feel like my bait stays on top of the water. Should I use an egg sinker and if so what's the proper setup between my spectra and leader? Any help or advice would greatly appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day!

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