To get deep without a downrigger, you can use lead weights or a cannonball weight on a sliding sinker rig. You can also use diving devices like Dipsey Divers, Jet Divers, Fish Seekers, or Pink Ladies to get your bait down to the fish. Additionally, you can use trolling methods such as trolling with the smallest diameter line possible or compensating for tackle drag to get your bait to the desired depth.
Do you need a downrigger?
A downrigger is not always necessary for fishing, but it can be a useful tool if you are trying to target certain types of fish in deeper waters. Downriggers allow you to control the depth of your bait or lure, allowing you to target fish in deeper water or maintain the same depth as the fish move. Additionally, downriggers can help reduce blowback from trolling, which is when your bait or lure is pushed back towards the boat due to the force of the water. If you are looking to target a specific species of fish in deeper waters, then a downrigger could be beneficial.
How do you troll at a certain depth?
To troll at a specific depth, you will need to use a downrigger or a planer board. A downrigger is a device that attaches to your boat and is used to lower baits or lures into the water at a predetermined depth. A planer board is a device that is towed behind the boat and is used to keep the bait or lure at a predetermined depth. Both of these devices are effective in allowing you to control the depth at which your bait or lure is running.
How do you use the poor man’s downrigger?
The Poor Man’s Downrigger is a simple, low-cost method of getting and keeping your bait down deep. To use the Poor Man’s Downrigger, attach a rubber band to the end of your fishing line and tie the other end to a weight. Then, attach a swivel to the end of the rubber band and attach another length of fishing line to the swivel. Finally, attach the bait to the second length of line and drop it into the water. The weight will pull the bait down, and the rubber band will help to keep the bait at the desired depth.
How deep can you troll with a downrigger?
You can typically troll with a downrigger at depths up to 100 feet. However, some experienced anglers have been able to successfully troll at depths of up to 400 feet with a downrigger. The key is to use the appropriate weight and line strength for the depth you are fishing, and to maintain steady boat speed.