[Papasown]

Thanks for that post, Sal. Like you, I am also most happy to throw poppers, or snag and drop, but early on trolling is the good option. I have long been avoiding dragging wire, as that isn't fun anymore. Most recently, I have purchased down riggers, and like the idea of using a stretch with the planer cut down, or bunker spoons. Better yet I like to troll small plugs, and crocks or hopkins using light tackle, which works well with the release clips on the rigger. One trick I did learn last year, was when trolling a large bunker spoon, use a 2Ft. piece of bungie cord connected to my release clip to get good movement in the spoon.
Catch 'em up, guys.........Papa