How fast do you troll a spreader bar?
Generally, a 6.5-knot trolling speed is ideal for pulling spreader bars, but if seas are glassy flat, you may want to bump it up to 7.5 or 8 knots. “When conditions are ultra clear and calm, you want to move the bars a lot faster to be able to trick tuna,” Angelini says.
Do spreader bars work?
A spreader bar allows the user to attach the load at two points. Spreader bars are highly durable and can handle the loading points without bending or breaking. Due to their efficacy and ability to lift loads, spreader bars are primarily used to lift objects that are too large to balance from a single point.
How do you use a tuna spreader bar?
Spreader Bars for Tuna
- Run at least two spreader bars, one on either side of the propwash, in your late fall spread.
- Keep flat lines closer to the boat and inside of the bars.
- Place at least one Green Machine 10 to 15 feet behind a bar.
- If you add splash bars, give them a bit of distance from the spreader bars.
Why are spreader beams used?
Spreader beams are ideal for lifting very wide or heavy-duty loads. Spreader beams also help to control the load and when rigged properly, can reduce the chances of: Load tipping, sliding, or bending. Crushing or damage to the load because you can control the sling angles.
What is the point of a spreader bar?
A spreader bar is a type of below-the-hook lifting device used to aid crane operators in picking up large and sometimes heavy loads. The idea behind a spreader bar is to simply distribute the load of a lift across more than one point, increasing stability and decreasing the loads applied during hoisting.
How do I troll for bluefin?
Trolling for big bluefin tuna should be done at 4.5 to 5 knots. I use the speed-over-ground meter on my GPS to monitor my speed. The only time I push the throttle beyond 5 knots is when a rod goes down.
What kind of lures does sterling tackle use?
Sterling Tackle creates custom offshore trolling lures for all pelagic species, with a special emphasis on tuna fishing. Our Spreader Bars, Daisy Chains, and single lures are constructed using top of the line components and lures. We are using components from Momoi, Mustad, American Fishing Wire and so on.
How does sterling wide tracker spreader bar work?
We introduced the Wide Tracker in 2017 and it quickly became our best selling and most effective lure.The Sterling Wide Tracker Spreader Bar is made with an angled keel under the bar bird. This causes the bar to track 25 feet or more outwards from its normal tracking line.
What does the tracker do on Sterling tackle?
The Tracker’s ability to reach the cleaner water, outside the wake, enables it to attract more bites. Check out the Tracker Bar page for more info. Trackers are available in Machines, Bulb Squid, Chaos versions and in all our standard colors.
Which is the best tackle to catch pelagic fish?
They have proven to catch with the anything else you can put in your spread. Joe Shutes Ballyhoo Skirts have proven to be the best in the North East on all species of pelagic fish. Joe uses high visibility hair and mylar on all his skirts. We offer a large selection of colors and weights.