downrigger advice.....

[Capt. Lou]

Originally Posted by jimmythegreek

i hae been on lotsa boats w DR and just started on my boat this year. For reservoirs around here some basic lures are sutton spoons #66 or similar, (cleos, crocodiles, etc.) are kinda the same. Also rapala type floating stick baits work too, #11 is what Ive been using. Use floro leader, 6 or 8 is plenty, and if you can get a cheap FF to find the thermocline thats the best bet. Most of the trout will be at the lower end of thermocline, occasionally u will find them up from there but thats when they are actively feeding. I think speeds posted are too fast IMO, Ive seen 1.5 mph as the suggested trollin speed for RV. Another great way to troll is w a bait rig, basically u clip a herring into it and it trolls it spinning it slowly so it flashes, they r killer for trout. Lakers are gonna be deep, they can suspend beneath the thermocline but I wouldnt even target them if you dont have electronics. U can also drift herring w a 1/4 or slightly heavier weight a few feet up from your line about 20-30 feet below boat and that works too....

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I personally have not used an inexpensive FF that would indetify the thermocline , not break but vertical thickness , which one do you use ?
Is it wet mounted ? I'm rigging a small boat later this season &'this would help my selection.
I fish a lot with my neighbor who's a walleye nut & he has two Lorance on his boat not sure of models but neither one will acco
Plush this.