What line do you use for trolling lake trout?
When jigging for lake trout, the preferred rods are 6’6” to 7’6”, medium to medium heavy, with a fast action. 30-40 lb braid with about a 12′ fluorocarbon or monofilament clear leader is the preferred line set up. 17-20 lb monofilament line throughout can also be substituted if preferred.
How deep should you troll for lake trout?
As a general rule, you can assume the thermocline is approximately 30 feet down in June, and 35 to 40 feet down the rest of the summer. Use that as your guide and spend most of your time fishing the zone just below those depths.
What line is best for trout fishing?
The best line to use for trout in clear water is 4 to 6 pound test fluorocarbon. This is almost invisible in the water, and won’t spook the fish. In general, fluorocarbon has the lowest visibility in the water, and therefore is the best choice when dealing with finicky trout that get a lot of angling pressure.
Do you use a swivel with a Rapala?
Rapala recommends tying directly, but what I learned was to use a snap (no swivel, just a snap) with most any crankbait because it can actually help facilitate the crank’s movement. Snap without a swivel here too.
What kind of line to use on Rapala trout?
When trolling the larger sized Rapala trout lures you can use heavier line but try to keep the leader at about 8 lbs. To fish them down deep a downrigger setup can prove effective at getting a precise swim depth or lead core lines can also be used.
What’s the best way to troll with Rapalas?
That said, fishermen have a lot of success trolling by adding split shot to the line, about 2 feet above the Rapala, according to the weight needed to keep your uniform target depth. I’ve successfully fished Rapalas in a downrigger to the depth the fish are holding in.
What kind of fish do you use Rapala lures for?
It has lent its name to a line of lures and other tackle but continues to be popular with anglers worldwide for species such as bass, walleye, trout, salmon, and even saltwater fish. The Original Floater thin minnow remains the most popular Rapala lure; the following steps tell you how to fish it.
How long does it take for a Rapala trout to sink?
The Rapala countdown for trout sinks at about a foot a second so if casting into lakes or trolling you can really get to fine tune the depth at which you are fishing. Is fine grained control paired with a fish finder on a lake can work extremely effective. Techniques for Fishing Rapala Trout Lures