Thanks Jim for making the video. I'll have to remember to never cast the lure to get it going. I hope that is the problem. We were also going at very high speeds, to the point where it was difficult to hold the rod. When we slowed down to more moderate speeds it took longer for the spoon plug to roll back to the surface. So I think that the high speed put the strain on the lure and forced it to one side. Then when its running sideways, it eventually just flips over and runs back to the surface. I don't know the exact speeds, the graph was not hooked up to the boat. I was trolling as fast as possible for muskies.
I had the thought that casting the Spoonplug might be your issue but dismissed it since your were trolling. No need to cast when your trolling, let the boat do the work. This is especially true when fishing with a partner. You both want to let out your lures at the same time. The boat should be running in a straight line and never let out the lures on a turn. That's a sure way to get tangled with crossed lines. The only time I'll cast a Spoonplug on the troll is when I'm using different line to troll, like mono or braid. I don't cast NO-BO or wire. Trolling fast for muskies is not a bad idea but you should always start out at a slow to moderate speed. Speed is an essential control but it has to be checked. Sometimes in the heat of summer it's the way to go but sometimes even in the heat, they want it slow. You need to check it out. When it comes to changing conditions, and when it comes to fall weather, my experience has been that they want it slow. But again, you have to check it out. Go get 'em. Jim
Good to hear from u again roger wheeler dam area
Thanks Jim for making the video. I'll have to remember to never cast the lure to get it going. I hope that is the problem.
We were also going at very high speeds, to the point where it was difficult to hold the rod. When we slowed down to more moderate speeds it took longer for the spoon plug to roll back to the surface. So I think that the high speed put the strain on the lure and forced it to one side. Then when its running sideways, it eventually just flips over and runs back to the surface. I don't know the exact speeds, the graph was not hooked up to the boat. I was trolling as fast as possible for muskies.
I had the thought that casting the Spoonplug might be your issue but dismissed it since your were trolling. No need to cast when your trolling, let the boat do the work. This is especially true when fishing with a partner. You both want to let out your lures at the same time. The boat should be running in a straight line and never let out the lures on a turn. That's a sure way to get tangled with crossed lines.
The only time I'll cast a Spoonplug on the troll is when I'm using different line to troll, like mono or braid. I don't cast NO-BO or wire.
Trolling fast for muskies is not a bad idea but you should always start out at a slow to moderate speed. Speed is an essential control but it has to be checked. Sometimes in the heat of summer it's the way to go but sometimes even in the heat, they want it slow. You need to check it out.
When it comes to changing conditions, and when it comes to fall weather, my experience has been that they want it slow. But again, you have to check it out. Go get 'em. Jim
Try using the clicker to provide pressure when paying out line, that works for me.
Good suggestion. You can also try backing way off on the drag. Jim
Nice vid.. what reel are you using? Thanx
Pete, I'm using a Daiwa Accudepth 17 Plus-B Line Walleye reel. Had it for a few years now and it does a great job. Jim
@@jjd8277 Thanx Jim. I do enjoy your vids.. keep up the good work