Because we use a combination of kicker and bow mount Minnkota, we manage the direction of troll and speed. The bow mount is typically set at 3.0 or 3.5 and programmed to hold a bearing, while the kicker is set to maintain speed (SOG) with a neutral impact on direction of the boat (steering slightly offset to compensate for off center thrust). Our speed target, at the ball, is determined by the Fish Hawk reading. Thanks! Jay
Jus inherited a 16' starcraft from father inlaw that passed and he trolled the big pond in it and so will I. Very informative vid so TY. Main takeaway for anyone fishing small boat is weather.... Always respect mother nature especially when it comes to wind and wind direction. I've been on the the lake in dead calm conditions to 2-4 footers within 30 min reaching 3-5 there after which is to much for smaller boat.
Good stuff. I do things very similarity in my 14.5ft tiller. I guess I would be classed as a "tiny boat" lol, but everything is the pretty much the same, I just get less days on the water waiting on safe weather.
Outstanding Video with great info! Fished with my Dad out of North Point chasing salmon 30 years ago. Now I finally have my own boat and looking to get back out there this year.
Hi Cap'n Gerard, I plan to augment my gas kicker with my electric trolling motor that has the modern direction control, etc. I haven't done this before. How do you get the electric and gas to work together? Do you get the gas kicker running in the desired general direction but pushing the boat a bit slower than you'd like, then use your trolling motor to bring your boat up to the desired speed? Do you then use the trolling motor to fine tune (and control) the trolling direction and speed? Thanks
Nice.. wish you were on 920 area so I can with you or my boat on a tutorial. Went out couple times but couldn’t stay long enough, my wife always throws up within 2hrs.
Nice video. I just got a 19’ lund and hope to be out getting some salmon at some point this year. Been a bass fisher all my life but being in Wisconsin I got a walleye boat. How heavy of ball you use on your down riggers?
That's not a small boat! I know, the coast guard would agree. To them anything under 65 feet is small. I'm chasing salmon in a 14 ft boat. Have to pick the right weather. Thanks for the tips on organization.
@@icecmu seriously! A drift bag is used primarily by walleye fisherman to slow down their “drift”, while a trolling bag is used to slow down and control their “troll”. Trolling with a drift sock will destroy it as it’s made out of a much lighter material.
Great video ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. We really appreciate that.
This is a very informative video. Everyone can learn something from this man. Well done
Awesome video !!!
Because we use a combination of kicker and bow mount Minnkota, we manage the direction of troll and speed. The bow mount is typically set at 3.0 or 3.5 and programmed to hold a bearing, while the kicker is set to maintain speed (SOG) with a neutral impact on direction of the boat (steering slightly offset to compensate for off center thrust). Our speed target, at the ball, is determined by the Fish Hawk reading. Thanks! Jay
This is an amazing idea, never would have thought of that!
Great Video, you deliver tons of info and no fluff!
Jus inherited a 16' starcraft from father inlaw that passed and he trolled the big pond in it and so will I. Very informative vid so TY. Main takeaway for anyone fishing small boat is weather.... Always respect mother nature especially when it comes to wind and wind direction. I've been on the the lake in dead calm conditions to 2-4 footers within 30 min reaching 3-5 there after which is to much for smaller boat.
Very detailed informative salmon trolling video in my opinion. Thanks a lot.. Happy fishing
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks awesome video, keep up the good work.very appreciated
Good stuff.
I do things very similarity in my 14.5ft tiller. I guess I would be classed as a "tiny boat" lol, but everything is the pretty much the same, I just get less days on the water waiting on safe weather.
Outstanding Video with great info! Fished with my Dad out of North Point chasing salmon 30 years ago. Now I finally have my own boat and looking to get back out there this year.
Awesome to hear! Stop by the shop if we can help out in any way.
Very interesting. Great information.
Good tips definitely
Really helpful. Have a 19’ Nitro Zv19 and looking for best info for outfitting for Salmon for this summer. Thank you for the thorough presentation.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video on boat setup
Great video!!! Thanks
Excellent video! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
A lot good information here Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks,
Great displays, informative and fun video
We will be in Puget Sound WA setting up multiple rods👍🏻
Awesome our video made its way out to the PNW. Hope it helps with your salmon fishing out there.
Hi Cap'n Gerard, I plan to augment my gas kicker with my electric trolling motor that has the modern direction control, etc. I haven't done this before. How do you get the electric and gas to work together? Do you get the gas kicker running in the desired general direction but pushing the boat a bit slower than you'd like, then use your trolling motor to bring your boat up to the desired speed? Do you then use the trolling motor to fine tune (and control) the trolling direction and speed? Thanks
Great video bud! So much good info
Much appreciated!
@@LakeMichiganAnglerTV really liked part about preparing boat before getting to launch! Even us kayak guys are guilty of taking too long sometimes
Nice video. What did you used to increase the speed on your kicker? iTroll? Thanks.
Dual board surface planers off a mast.? There are blank float plans available for download.
Nice.. wish you were on 920 area so I can with you or my boat on a tutorial. Went out couple times but couldn’t stay long enough, my wife always throws up within 2hrs.
Where are you located? I am just north of you in 715 country, and fish the 906 area a lot
Nice video. I just got a 19’ lund and hope to be out getting some salmon at some point this year. Been a bass fisher all my life but being in Wisconsin I got a walleye boat. How heavy of ball you use on your down riggers?
most folks are running 12lb or 15lb. 10lb can work too but you get a good amount of blow black when fishing deep
Hi! Was wondering if you have to choose between running dipsy or downrigger which one would you choose? TIA
Dipsy if you're limited on space to get a rigger onboard
Those trees bolt around a rail? Where can I find those rod trees?
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Hi Cap'n Gerard, Can weighted steel successfully be used in place of dipsey diver wire? Thanks
No you wouldn't want to do that. Two very different types of lines that aren't intended to be used outside of its primary function.
That's not a small boat!
I know, the coast guard would agree. To them anything under 65 feet is small.
I'm chasing salmon in a 14 ft boat. Have to pick the right weather.
Thanks for the tips on organization.
heck thats a 120k boat lol. nice congratulations
You want to use a trolling bag for boat control, not a drift sock, they are two very different things.
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@@icecmu seriously! A drift bag is used primarily by walleye fisherman to slow down their “drift”, while a trolling bag is used to slow down and control their “troll”. Trolling with a drift sock will destroy it as it’s made out of a much lighter material.