trolling

[waterboy1972]

what is a good speed for trolling for salmon in the bays in traverse city?

 

[Mega Byte]

It depends on what you are pulling.  Some baits run better slower (2.2) while others do fine around 3.0.  I try to keep it around 2.5 - 2.7 mph at the ball.  Speed at the ball is often different from SOG (Speed over ground, which is your surface GPS speed).  Some days though, they prefer a faster or slower presentation.  If you are doing turns, pay attention to if you get hits on your outside lines (which will be moving faster) or your inside lines (which will be moving slower).

[justfishing1]

I would keep it under 3 for sure.  probably around 2.5 is best.

[dynamic35]

I would keep it under 3 for sure.  probably around 2.5 is best.

Justfishing1 do you mean 2.5 Sog? Or at the Ball?

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[budwinn42]

Nothing under 2.2 at the ball if you’re running primarily spoons. I’m a big fan of running fast with long leads behind spinnies, and paddles. Keeps everything pulling hard while keeping your flies, meat, etc movingly they would at 2.3-2.5.


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[Mega Byte]

Does anyone know what the current is like in the bay?  If there is not much of a current, his SOG and speed at the ball will be close enough to not worry about getting a speed probe.

[budwinn42]

.8 cm per second north which is less than .05 mph north (according to the current map). SOG should be very similar to ball speed as is usually the case in the bay.


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