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let out to achieve a desired depth. And
even if we did, we had no idea how
much to let out to get a specifi c lure to
run at the depth we wanted. In short,
we didn't know what we were doing
and even when we did catch fi sh, we
didn't know how to repeat it.
All good lessons are learned by
errors. As we messed it up, we got
smarter. So to keep you from making
these same mistakes, here are a
handful of essentials for anyone
interested in getting out their box of
crankbaits and teaming up with some
buddies.
Rod Holders - In addition to being
able to maintain and control your rod
tip, these allow you to run more than
one rod and they keep your hands
free so that you can help a buddy get
untangled or land a fi sh.
Line Counters - Getting crankbaits
to the target depth is a huge part of
fi nding success while trolling. The
depth that a given crankbait can
run depends on the amount of line
that you let out. The best way to
consistently keep the lure in the target
zone is to know exactly how much line
has come off your spool. Swapping out
a baitcasting reel for a line counting
reel is a must.
Precision Trolling App - Line
counters are awesome, but they don't
tell you the whole story. They simply
tell you how much line has come off
the spool. They don't tell you how
much line to let out to get a certain
crankbait to run at the depth that you
want. They don't tell you how to adjust
that number when you change to a
diff erent type of crankbait. And they
don't tell you how the particular brand
of line, type of line, and pound test line
on your spool alters the depth that a
crankbait will run. But the Precision
Rod holders maintain and control more than one rod when trolling while also
allowing anglers a hands-free option.
In combination with the Precision Trolling app, using a line counting reel is the
most accurate way to determine the depth that a crankbait will run.
Quick clips connect the angler's line with the eye of the crankbait so that fast
changes can be made without having to retie each new lure.