Trolling herring fast for springs?

[dance a jig]

I know how to have correct action trolling fast (2.5 - 3.0 mph) with anchovies, plugs and spoons, but I can't figure out how to make a cutplug herring work right for springs at such speed. Since I prefer to vary my offerings, I would like to find a way to fish herring at the same speed as anchovies. Does anyone have a method that allows for such? Thanks.

Dance a Jig



Edited by - dance a jig on 05/29/2005 22:33:42

 

[totally tyee]

Its virtually impossible to fish a cut plug herring at those speeds. The bait with be ripped open due to the water rushing through the body cavity at such speeds. You will have to fish the herring whole.

TT

 

[totally tyee]

Its virtually impossible to fish a cut plug herring at those speeds. The bait with be ripped open due to the water rushing through the body cavity at such speeds. You will have to fish the herring whole.

TT

 

[dance a jig]

Totally Tyee,
Is there one of those herring helmets that are preferred above others for going fast?

Dance a Jig

 

[dance a jig]

Totally Tyee,
Is there one of those herring helmets that are preferred above others for going fast?

Dance a Jig

 

[howard]

i prefer the rhys davis clear teasers, they are probly the most common. but colour obviously depends on your specific area.

Howard

 

[howard]

i prefer the rhys davis clear teasers, they are probly the most common. but colour obviously depends on your specific area.

Howard

 

[salmon9]

If you brine the cutplug herring it with withstand a faster trolling speed. Placing the top hook at the front of the herring instead of the side will also help the cutplug from ripping apart.

 

[salmon9]

If you brine the cutplug herring it with withstand a faster trolling speed. Placing the top hook at the front of the herring instead of the side will also help the cutplug from ripping apart.

 

[dance a jig]

I guess what I'm really interested in knowing is if there a way to pull a herring at 1 - 1.5 revs per second going 2.5 - 3.0 mph, which is what I can do while pulling a chovie. Any ideas, helmets, whatever? Thanks. Rodger

 

[dance a jig]

I guess what I'm really interested in knowing is if there a way to pull a herring at 1 - 1.5 revs per second going 2.5 - 3.0 mph, which is what I can do while pulling a chovie. Any ideas, helmets, whatever? Thanks. Rodger

 

[JuandeOne]

Give us a hint daj...How do you rig a chovie to roll 1 rps at 3 mph...???

 

[JuandeOne]

Give us a hint daj...How do you rig a chovie to roll 1 rps at 3 mph...???

 

[Mr. Dean]

I'll leap on the limb...

Try going with the tide/current and watch the bait closely and adjust the throttles until you have the 'right roll' your looking for. Forget about what speed the boat is going, especially if your using a gps as a reference. The main thing is to be traveling just slightly ahead of the current and make that bait 'flutter'.

As for when the tide is at slack, fairly hard turns on the wheel back and forth can also help by having the outside bait speed up and the inner one slow down. Just keep aware of what the baits are doing and make the necessary adjustments.

Motor mooching the lines is another cure also - Again make sure you keep ahead of the tide or you'll have one hell of a mess on your hands.

Dragging a sea anchor of some kind could also help. I personally don't care for this one as I don't like 'stuff' in the water when it comes to landing fish...But will help you out for slowing down the boat.

I have the feeling that one of theses scenarios is likely happening w/ your anchovies. The first two tips are my favorites but I'll employ the others as well.

Brine and hook placements are sound advice for preventing premature herring horror. <img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>

Hope you find some of this useful. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Some like it rough...
Others just puke!.
Mr. Dean

 

[Mr. Dean]

I'll leap on the limb...

Try going with the tide/current and watch the bait closely and adjust the throttles until you have the 'right roll' your looking for. Forget about what speed the boat is going, especially if your using a gps as a reference. The main thing is to be traveling just slightly ahead of the current and make that bait 'flutter'.

As for when the tide is at slack, fairly hard turns on the wheel back and forth can also help by having the outside bait speed up and the inner one slow down. Just keep aware of what the baits are doing and make the necessary adjustments.

Motor mooching the lines is another cure also - Again make sure you keep ahead of the tide or you'll have one hell of a mess on your hands.

Dragging a sea anchor of some kind could also help. I personally don't care for this one as I don't like 'stuff' in the water when it comes to landing fish...But will help you out for slowing down the boat.

I have the feeling that one of theses scenarios is likely happening w/ your anchovies. The first two tips are my favorites but I'll employ the others as well.

Brine and hook placements are sound advice for preventing premature herring horror. <img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>

Hope you find some of this useful. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Some like it rough...
Others just puke!.
Mr. Dean

 

[vince gee]

WOLF???????

Just Bring it!

 

[vince gee]

WOLF???????

Just Bring it!