10-19-2003, 03:40 AM
The catching has picked up lately. We just couldn't figure out where the bigger fish we were catching earlier this year went. We tried several depths, but just couldn't hook anything over 14 inches. Maybe next time. We left about 1230, I had to be to work. The fish were still hitting consistently. It's always tough to leave when the bite is on! No waterskiers on this trip! Only 4-5 other boats on the water.
I rig my set up as follows. Atattched to the end of the line is a swivel. From there I put on the Apex (or whatever lure I am using), usually on an 18-24" leader. Also to this same swivel, I attatch a 48" leader. Then my Dipsy Diver goes on, and on the diver I have about a 36" leader, my flasher, another 18-24" leader and the other lure (this time the Kokanee King). So there is 3-4 vertical feet of H2O between lures while trolling. All my swivels are single, not 3 ways or plain snaps. It takes a little getting used to, and you need a long trolling rod to manage it, but it has been very effective for me. Helps me present 2 styles/colors of lures to give the fish an option. Here is the pic of the two fish. Neither are monsters, but it's kinda nice to land 2 fish at the same time. Hope this info helps.
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I rig my set up as follows. Atattched to the end of the line is a swivel. From there I put on the Apex (or whatever lure I am using), usually on an 18-24" leader. Also to this same swivel, I attatch a 48" leader. Then my Dipsy Diver goes on, and on the diver I have about a 36" leader, my flasher, another 18-24" leader and the other lure (this time the Kokanee King). So there is 3-4 vertical feet of H2O between lures while trolling. All my swivels are single, not 3 ways or plain snaps. It takes a little getting used to, and you need a long trolling rod to manage it, but it has been very effective for me. Helps me present 2 styles/colors of lures to give the fish an option. Here is the pic of the two fish. Neither are monsters, but it's kinda nice to land 2 fish at the same time. Hope this info helps.
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