Gear question for trolling.

[Nick145]

My favorite set up for trolling is a Tica Caiman baitcasting reel paired with Vance's spiral wrapped rod. You can find them both at Kokaneetackle.com.

I just got one of those spiral wrapped rods with my new subscription to the fish sniffer and I was wondering if they are any good. I haven't been able to test it out yet, but I have put a reel on it and checked the bend and how responsive it is and it seems promising.

Thanks,
Nick145

[Jetspray]

This is true and just as important is how you spool the line on. You can buy a spool holder that clamps to your rod and makes it pretty easy.

You can also use line conditioner to help remove some of the memory.

The old standby of letting out bare line and dragging it for a little while is probably the most reliable though.

+1 these always seem to do the trick.......Jetspray



Cabela's: Lineminder Reel Respooler


Cabela's: Ardent Line Butter

[pdgs]

Spinning reel or casting reel, If you're using a good swivel at the end of your line you shouldn't be having line issues at all. IMO

This is true and just as important is how you spool the line on. You can buy a spool holder that clamps to your rod and makes it pretty easy.

You can also use line conditioner to help remove some of the memory.

The old standby of letting out bare line and dragging it for a little while is probably the most reliable though.

[mtn. man]

Spinning reel or casting reel, If you're using a good swivel at the end of your line you shouldn't be having line issues at all. IMO

[Stickman]

You can add one more vote for Vance's Spiralwrap rods. They are a big improvement over any other set up I have run over the years. I use them with good quality level wind reels with line counters as well. Sweet set-up for trout and Kokes.

Stickman

[yonnr2000]

My favorite set up for trolling is a Tica Caiman baitcasting reel paired with Vance's spiral wrapped rod. You can find them both at Kokaneetackle.com.

[hooks]

Happy New Year Everyone!!! I have a question for the trout/kokanee/and salmon trollers please. I have trolled for years with spinning gear and have always had issues with line twist, especially while long lining. I have been noticing recently that more and more anglers have been using baitcasting reels. How much do baitcasting reels help with preventing line twist while long line trolling? Because I am honestly tired of having to re-spool my spinning reels so frequently. Also, could anyone recommend a good/decent baitcasting rod for trolling for trout/kokes for Lake Berryessa? I already have the reels for bass so I can just switch rods. I was thinking fiberglass... Thank you for all your help and tight lines!!!!!! Eric

If you are in a boat, remove terminal tackle and let the line out behind the boat while moving at idle speed. After letting most of the line on your reel out behind the boat, drag it for a minute or so then reel it in slowly. It will be straight with no twists when you reel it in. Make sure it is spooled tightly on your reel by keeping tension on the line as you reel in.


http://fishing.about.com/od/basicfishinginstruction/ht/twistremoval.htm

[pdgs]

I change reels because i like to use a heavier lb test of line and it's just the waymy dad does it. I have never questioned him on it. I also use the larger reels when I am targeting browns once again for the heavier lb test of line.

Hope this answers your question.

Like I said if you ask I'll post some links to those rods and reels if you want me to.

Nick145

People often ask me why I take a half dozen rods with me and a couple of spare reels. I always just tell them it's because I don't want them to get lonely on the rack. The reality is that its just plain nice to be able to grab a rod all rigged and ready to go if I decide to change up my game plan.

[Nick145]

I change reels because i like to use a heavier lb test of line and it's just the waymy dad does it. I have never questioned him on it. I also use the larger reels when I am targeting browns once again for the heavier lb test of line.

Hope this answers your question.

Like I said if you ask I'll post some links to those rods and reels if you want me to.

Nick145

[Jetspray]

If you don't mind me asking why do you change reels when using a down rigger?

Depends on what you're using, how deep you're going to set at, even what type of line you're using. Me I like to reset with different lures at times and have more than one set on the same type of rod setup........Jetspray