Why troll for bass?

[Capt Sal]

Originally Posted by Duffman

Yeah Man. Thought I was the only one, but I love trolling.

Some days it is just a simple relaxing way to fish. No muss no fuss if you get my drift lol

[bassnblues]

Trolling stretches is ok if that's what works. I'd rather call it a day and take the skunk than troll wire.

[Capt Sal]

Originally Posted by bassnblues

Trolling stretches is ok if that's what works. I'd rather call it a day and take the skunk than troll wire.

If you have the proper rods and reels trolling wire is simple. Spooning with wire is simple. it is also productive and and a good way to land large fish. First you need the proper rods . I like a 9' seeker with a 4-0 penn. Me and a million other guys that is lol. In Raritan Bay 100' of wire with no drail is all you need. I use 12' of 60 lb. mono from the wire to the spoon. Out rodders are a must!They keep them spread and low to the water. I have a hughe selection from Tony Maja spoons to Montauk to Julians. I like white but they all work. There is a great feeling of satisfaction when you master this. When i was young i was lucky to fish on the Janet C with Capt. Coles and i also learned from capt Otto Reut. Hope i spelled his name right. Try it you might like it.

[bassnblues]

I had a pair of rods custom rods from the tackle box. I just don't like the heavy tackle and hassles of wire (tangles etc...). To each his own but it's just not for me.