What method do you use to hook a live trolling bait to avoid line twist?
B Btuvi Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Aug 4, 2008 Messages 179 Aug 15, 2008 #1 What method do you use to hook a live trolling bait to avoid line twist?
Fly Rod Commander Joined Oct 31, 2002 Messages 2,622 Aug 18, 2008 #2 Re: Method of hooking bait for trolling Your line should not twist when using live bait. Why would your line twist if they are swimming?
Re: Method of hooking bait for trolling Your line should not twist when using live bait. Why would your line twist if they are swimming?
triumphrick Lieutenant Commander Joined Jun 26, 2008 Messages 1,737 Aug 18, 2008 #3 Re: Method of hooking bait for trolling Usually the hook is passed from below the bait up through the head or bill (ballyhoo). Also I have used a few twists of copper wire on the shank at the bill of the bait. I usually do not exceed 3-6 mph.
Re: Method of hooking bait for trolling Usually the hook is passed from below the bait up through the head or bill (ballyhoo). Also I have used a few twists of copper wire on the shank at the bill of the bait. I usually do not exceed 3-6 mph.
G gcboat Lieutenant Commander Joined May 29, 2007 Messages 1,822 Aug 21, 2008 #4 Re: Method of hooking bait for trolling The main cause of line twist when trolling baits is excessive speed. Slow down - problem solved.
Re: Method of hooking bait for trolling The main cause of line twist when trolling baits is excessive speed. Slow down - problem solved.
frankie g Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Nov 14, 2007 Messages 388 Aug 21, 2008 #5 Re: Method of hooking bait for trolling adding a quaility swivel between your leader and line will help as well.
Re: Method of hooking bait for trolling adding a quaility swivel between your leader and line will help as well.
