how far back to troll? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishnfoool · 05-19-2021, 08:27 PM

About 200-300 yards for yellowtail and bluefin. You don't want them spooked by your kayak.
Right under the kayak for halibut.

SoCalEDC · 05-21-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fishnfoool

About 200-300 yards for yellowtail and bluefin. You don't want them spooked by your kayak.
Right under the kayak for halibut.

200-300 yards behind? that's a lot of line out for trolling on a kayak. That's most of your spool if its 300 yards back and you are fishing appropriate sized gear and corresponding line.

eatmoretuna · 06-01-2021, 04:25 PM

Yes, I'm talking about trolling for yellowtail. For trolling a mac it sounds like sending it about 75-100 feet back with 30lb fluoro leader to heavier spectra backing? I just picked up my first 165mm DTX minnow. You guys think send it about 100 feet back with what 40lb fluoro leader?

05-19-2021, 08:27 PM	#1
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	About 200-300 yards for yellowtail and bluefin. You don't want them spooked by your kayak. Right under the kayak for halibut.

06-01-2021, 04:25 PM	#3
eatmoretuna Junior Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17	Yes, I'm talking about trolling for yellowtail. For trolling a mac it sounds like sending it about 75-100 feet back with 30lb fluoro leader to heavier spectra backing? I just picked up my first 165mm DTX minnow. You guys think send it about 100 feet back with what 40lb fluoro leader?