What is the best technique for trolling the banks like you did? I would like to try it out myself!

 

I use a slow paddle along the drop off and try to keep the paddling to a minimum. this way you don't spook the fish around you.

 

Congrats on the slam!

 

What baits were you trolling with?

 

Good deal on the slam, congratulations!

 

trolling from a yak...who'd of thunk it?!?

 

Actually I see quite a few folks doing just that, especially around the time of the hot speck bite.

 

Well i was trolling Mirror Lures about 20 ft behind me near the shore and grass line. i learned this technique when i was in Va Beach and Ny, we use to do it for stripers between the bridges where the boats couldn't get to and we would hook up all the time. i found that a slow, quiet paddle was really effective on the specks in the hot ditch in Va and thought why not try.....

 

I posted a Pic of yesterdays catch on the photos. That is what a lot of work and dedication got me...

 

well...that settles it! My next trout trip will be trolling!

 

Yeah I have to agree. I plan on trolling some mirrolures and grubs under a cork, we'll see how it goes.

 

It's a late start but I am going to put in at mile hammock in the little river hawk (shoulder not healed well enough for the yak out there may be I'll see you, congrats on the slam
RB 89

 

Good deal on your slam....great catches for sure.


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Just got home, caught my first red fish..man that was fun may have to give up the fresh water ...na, but boy that was fun

 

An other salt addict is born

 

Yes sir, firgive me fresh water fishn' gods but i am thinkn' about doing it again!!!!!

 

Man! I got here on Feb 01 of 09. Than was sent to Afghanistan. I'm back now and I need a fishing bud! Some body to fish with and show me the ropes! Give me a call! 806-787-3835 Clemente

 

Clemente - Welcome to NC Angler! We appreciate your service to our country! If i make it up your way latter this month, I'll give you a call.

 

Hey Clemente, i will give you a call this weekend maybe we can hookup on sunday. let me know if that will be good for you.

 

How's Sunday after noon?

 

I troll from my yak all the time. Mainly just toss out a popping cork and pay no attention to it. Catch alot like that actually. Maybe it is the bait and not my fishing abilities that catch the fish? It's not my fly throwing abilities, that's for sure. I am going to troll with my fly od, maybe I'll catch something on the fly rod then.
JD

 

Throwing out some popping corks with about a 2 or 3 ft leader on it with either a gulp shrimp or a gulp grub works real well also. Find out which way the wind is blowing, go up wind and then let the wind just drift your boat or works good with the trolling motor on a low speed trolling along the grass edges or watch for your drop offs.