Why Spin Fishing and Trolling together in the same book. As I see it the two are very closely related. In both instances you are attempting to put the same lures in front of a hungry trout or landlocked salmon. With spinning you are using the reel to move the spinner through the water, whereas trollers are making the boat do the work.
This book was written in Canterbury, New Zealand, however the information and advice it contains is equally relevant to those anglers who which to spin fish or troll for trout and land-locked salmon anywhere in the world.
There are some 130 illustrations that accompany the 39,855 word text. This book is suitable for the beginner to the more experienced trout angler.
Spin fishing, or threadlining as it used to be called, is a great way to start out trout fishing. The tackle required is inexpensive and most can learn to use it with just a few minutes instruction. All you need is a rod, reel, line and a few spinners and you are ready to go.
With spinning the basic idea is to cast a lure that imitates a small baitfish. Then wind in your line hoping that a trout will mistake your spinner for an easy meal. Trout have to chase almost everything they eat anyway so pursuing your spinner will be natural behavior for them. Provided your lure is a reasonable imitation, it is traveling at roughly the speed a trout would expect to see a small fish swim; your chances of actually catching a trout on spinning gear are quite high. If there are plenty of trout in the water you are fishing, and you have the magic ingredient that all anglers must possess; persistence, then you’re certain to catch a trout on spinning gear – eventually!
With practice, and keen observation, your catch rate will improve. In this book we are looking to boost your chances of catching that first trout, and many more, by passing on valuable information to point you in the right direction both for spin fishing and trolling.
Spin fishing is sometimes seen as the poor relation by the fly rod angler. Not so at all. Yes it is true that spinning is easier for the novice to learn, but the ability to catch fish regularly on spinning gear on all types of lakes and rivers certainly does require plenty of skill and knowledge.
Another misconception is that trolling is easy. That it only involves towing a few lures around on a lake until you catch a fish. If you think that your catch rate per hour of trolling is likely to be very poor. You will just be wasting gas!
I have fished in many club, and inter-club, events over the years. It is astonishing how the same anglers are incredibly “lucky” almost every time they go out. The fact is it’s not just luck. These successful guys know from experience where they can expect to find fish in a particular lake at certain times of the year; the best trolling speed; fishing depth, methods, and so on. They know which lures have been successful for them in the past.
Perhaps most importantly of all they are good at weighing up their options. The best options will vary from lake to lake, and stream to stream. For smaller shallow mountain lakes with sparkling clear water, such as Lake Georgina, different lures, winding speeds and approaches will be needed to those required to catch a trout in a vast deep lake such as Te Anau. Some methods and techniques will be universal regardless of the water fished. However there is no substitute for local knowledge.
For trollers and spin anglers alike never underestimate the value of even a short trip out on a lake with a local guide. Their experience is often hard won. Out-of-towners have been known to troll lures back and forth across a lake for days without success only to discover other boaties back at the ramp with a bin full of fish!
I trust you’ll have as much fun reading, and re-reading, Trolling & Spin Fishing for Trout as I have had writing it. Good luck and tight lines
Why Spin Fishing and Trolling together in the same book. As I see it the two are very closely related. In both instances you are attempting to put the same lures in front of a hungry trout or landlocked salmon. With spinning you are using the reel to move the spinner through the water, whereas trollers are making the boat do the work.
This book was written in Canterbury, New Zealand, however the information and advice it contains is equally relevant to those anglers who which to spin fish or troll for trout and land-locked salmon anywhere in the world.
There are some 130 illustrations that accompany the 39,855 word text. This book is suitable for the beginner to the more experienced trout angler.
Spin fishing, or threadlining as it used to be called, is a great way to start out trout fishing. The tackle required is inexpensive and most can learn to use it with just a few minutes instruction. All you need is a rod, reel, line and a few spinners and you are ready to go.
With spinning the basic idea is to cast a lure that imitates a small baitfish. Then wind in your line hoping that a trout will mistake your spinner for an easy meal. Trout have to chase almost everything they eat anyway so pursuing your spinner will be natural behavior for them. Provided your lure is a reasonable imitation, it is traveling at roughly the speed a trout would expect to see a small fish swim; your chances of actually catching a trout on spinning gear are quite high. If there are plenty of trout in the water you are fishing, and you have the magic ingredient that all anglers must possess; persistence, then you’re certain to catch a trout on spinning gear – eventually!
With practice, and keen observation, your catch rate will improve. In this book we are looking to boost your chances of catching that first trout, and many more, by passing on valuable information to point you in the right direction both for spin fishing and trolling.
Spin fishing is sometimes seen as the poor relation by the fly rod angler. Not so at all. Yes it is true that spinning is easier for the novice to learn, but the ability to catch fish regularly on spinning gear on all types of lakes and rivers certainly does require plenty of skill and knowledge.
Another misconception is that trolling is easy. That it only involves towing a few lures around on a lake until you catch a fish. If you think that your catch rate per hour of trolling is likely to be very poor. You will just be wasting gas!
I have fished in many club, and inter-club, events over the years. It is astonishing how the same anglers are incredibly “lucky” almost every time they go out. The fact is it’s not just luck. These successful guys know from experience where they can expect to find fish in a particular lake at certain times of the year; the best trolling speed; fishing depth, methods, and so on. They know which lures have been successful for them in the past.
Perhaps most importantly of all they are good at weighing up their options. The best options will vary from lake to lake, and stream to stream. For smaller shallow mountain lakes with sparkling clear water, such as Lake Georgina, different lures, winding speeds and approaches will be needed to those required to catch a trout in a vast deep lake such as Te Anau. Some methods and techniques will be universal regardless of the water fished. However there is no substitute for local knowledge.
For trollers and spin anglers alike never underestimate the value of even a short trip out on a lake with a local guide. Their experience is often hard won. Out-of-towners have been known to troll lures back and forth across a lake for days without success only to discover other boaties back at the ramp with a bin full of fish!
I trust you’ll have as much fun reading, and re-reading, Trolling & Spin Fishing for Trout as I have had writing it. Good luck and tight lines
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