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Old 05-26-2008, 09:32 PM
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Default Light Tackle Trolling

Due to the most recent and foreseeable Gulf reef regulations, I am getting set-up to start a habitual trolling routine opposed to the norm of bottom fishing. Not just for that reason, I'd just like to give it a shot anyway. I am open to any and all opinions as to what I have put together so far. I will be liking to target species as wahoo, dolphin, sails, or whatever is attached to the hook. I have had outriggers stored away for a couple of years and now I am ready to use them. I have gathered several 6" to 8" skirts and feathers with 1oz to 2 oz heads. I have (6) TLD 25s that have 30# diamond mono (10# strike), a bimini attached to a 150 ball bearing snap swivel on 6' all roller rods. I am looking to utilize all (6) in the spread. Is this set up right for what I'm doing? Also, should I double rig each outrigger and run (2) flat lines or how should I deploy these (6) lures? I was thinking about getting a pair of downriggers and running (1) on each downrigger, (1) on each outrigger, and (2) flat lines?I am running a 34' cc just for information. Thanks in advance!
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Old 05-26-2008, 10:03 PM
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Default Re: Light Tackle Trolling

You have the right idea.

2 flatlines
2shorts on te outrigger
plus 2 long on the Ors is the way I would go.

The downrigger is more for slow trolling in most cases, and your target species move faster on top.
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Downriggers and slow-trolling live bait works very well over likely areas.
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Don't forget the center rigger.
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