If You Can't Beat 'Em, Troll 'Em

[deadlowtide]

We were all getting sick of reports from trollers cranking in 24-inch-plus fish, so when we got out this afternoon--as much as I hate to admit it--we had snuck some trolling gear on board. Craig and Chuck fished on the Bluffer while Randy and I ran the Skeeter, and basically we spent the afternoon going back and forth between trolling and jigging. Between both boats managed maybe half a dozen fish under 20 inches and were all around pretty depressed. The only exception was Chuck who kept hooking 12 inch white perch.

Night was falling and we were a few casts from heading in when Craig and I each hooked into nice fish. With a little net help from Randy, my fish measured 24 inches. Craig's fish (which was certainly the larger of the two) made a few fierce runs, then snapped his line. Tonight's catch brings my aggregate up to 71-3/4 inches.

[lfreed]

Well done. I was shocked to see the trolling rods sticking out of the skeeter... looked like rabbit ears on a tv :D

I noticed you stayed pretty late... figured you must've gotten into 'em. Any luck on the shallow water bite afterwards?

[Big E]

Hmmmmm.... trolling huh? Hows that working out for ya:eek2::confused:

[Polar Rock]

It was good seeing you boys out there tonight. I've been on the look out for that Skeeter so it was good to see her in person.

I was getting real frustrated with the slow catch and had to leave you boys in search of something bigger. Funny how they turned on later. Way to stick it out. I would really like to hit these bigger fish on the jig or top water but I can't bring myself to abandon this trolling action knowing there are some nice size fish if you hit them at that right time.

Catch you later.

[FishingRod]

Nice fish! Chris has taken the lead in both categories:clapping2:. His third fish was not posted to the leaderboard because it was only 20 1/4 inches but it still puts him in the lead in the aggregate total category.

Here is the link to the updated leaderboard.
SRRKC 2009 Rocktober Fest - Leaderboard (http://www.marylandkayakfishing.com/RocktoberFest09/Leaderboard.htm)

[attml]

Chris,

Wait a second! I've been fishing in that boat! It only has two speeds - Stop and really fast! How the heck did you get that thing to go trolling speed? Did you have a plow anchor hanging off of the back!!:D

Mark

[deadlowtide]

Actually, it takes two, 5-gallon buckets to slow her down enough...and, of course, a rebel bass flag!

[mill686]

Trolling? Man, you have sunken to a new low. I'm disappointed.

[clancy19]

You weren't trolling.....this stinks just like that turd bait you supposedly tossed around....

[27 sailfish]

Do you want your planers boards painted glitter :D:D.

Nice fish - shaping up nicely.