Trolling? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ROSSOLY · 11-27-2014, 04:39 PM

When paddling out to your destination, or just putsing in the harbor (Newport), do you guys troll? If so, lipped Rapala or perhaps a bass spinning lure? Thanks.

dorado50 · 11-27-2014, 10:16 PM

Personally, I find it difficult to catch a fish without a line in the water. Good luck on whichever way you decide to go.

chris138 · 11-28-2014, 10:53 AM

You should be trolling a 12" mackerel, forget the spinnerbait

StinkyMatt · 11-28-2014, 04:01 PM

Since the poster asked about cruising a harbor and pulling an artificial......

Yes, many guys will troll a lure or a swim bait.

A big ass rapala works great on almost any fish.

When relocating a significant distance I pull something..

Have fun.

Cbad Mike · 11-28-2014, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

When relocating a significant distance I pull something..

Have fun.

U Hauls don't count.

LBKayakDude · 11-29-2014, 08:10 AM

My buddy almost always trolls a 3 in plastic w 1/4 oz leadhead no matter where we go. He's always catchin something on it. Typically smaller fish but it seems to work well. Rapalas probably work better I would assume.

jorluivil · 11-29-2014, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Since the poster asked about cruising a harbor and pulling an artificial......

Yes, many guys will troll a lure or a swim bait.

A big ass rapala works great on almost any fish.

When relocating a significant distance I pull something..

Have fun.

Pulled muscles don't count

Iceman · 11-29-2014, 09:15 AM

spinner baits work well trolling in the harbor as well as swimbaits. I prefer to troll deep diving plugs, like Fat Free Shad or Crystal Minnows. Bass and halibut love em.

ROSSOLY · 11-29-2014, 03:10 PM

Thanks for all replies

pbb · 11-30-2014, 02:59 PM

I've caught bonito, calicos, and mega macks trolling a Rebel Fastrac.

11-27-2014, 04:39 PM	#1
ROSSOLY Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 120	Trolling? When paddling out to your destination, or just putsing in the harbor (Newport), do you guys troll? If so, lipped Rapala or perhaps a bass spinning lure? Thanks.

11-29-2014, 09:15 AM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	spinner baits work well trolling in the harbor as well as swimbaits. I prefer to troll deep diving plugs, like Fat Free Shad or Crystal Minnows. Bass and halibut love em. __________________

11-30-2014, 02:59 PM	#10
pbb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 149	I've caught bonito, calicos, and mega macks trolling a Rebel Fastrac. __________________ 2008 Olive Hobie Revolution 13

11-27-2014, 10:16 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Personally, I find it difficult to catch a fish without a line in the water. Good luck on whichever way you decide to go.

11-28-2014, 10:53 AM	#3
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	You should be trolling a 12" mackerel, forget the spinnerbait

11-28-2014, 04:01 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Since the poster asked about cruising a harbor and pulling an artificial...... Yes, many guys will troll a lure or a swim bait. A big ass rapala works great on almost any fish. When relocating a significant distance I pull something.. Have fun.

11-29-2014, 08:10 AM	#6
LBKayakDude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 193	My buddy almost always trolls a 3 in plastic w 1/4 oz leadhead no matter where we go. He's always catchin something on it. Typically smaller fish but it seems to work well. Rapalas probably work better I would assume.

11-29-2014, 03:10 PM	#9
ROSSOLY Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 120	Thanks for all replies