Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:42 pm
Other than the simple running ledger what other traces do you use while boat fishing i know that some are supposed to attract different species but need some fresh ideas on the rigs.
The likes of using muppets and spoons and stuff. Would it make sense to (beef up) shore rigs and give them a try afloat.
Gona start tying this weekend need some fresh ideas
Cheers.........Alastair
Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:20 am
Al,
I think you must match the trace to the species you are fishing for combined with the nature of the bottom you are fishing on based on whether you are at anchor or on the drift and the run of tide and the bait being used. If you get my meaning? :D
For example: I used fish a two-hook paternoster over wrecks. I might add a baited pirk to this rig from time to time. Over time, and trace losses and the disappointment of having that “big fish” turn into two smaller fish I decided to fish only single rigs over wrecks. Less to loose and I know that I have only one fish on the line, works for me!
Lengths of traces are very important hook size equally so. Some with bling some without. I would say don’t tie too many traces because you’ll find that each trip you’ll learn something new and with have to go back to the drawing board!
Your outlook and trace building will be totally different if you are into competitive fishing. I saw on a post lately how one of the lads had 84 doggies in a match. Fair dues to the man but to me that’s mind-numbing fishing (I prefer to chase species). Catching for numbers sake involves traces that allow fast drop fast retrieve fast baiting or swap over etc.
Get plenty different types of Hokeyes, sabikis and such like. These will be the staple for drifting over rough/broken ground. If you catch a particular fish then drift the same ground again. Drift the same ground with a different style/type of trace maybe with different bait and see what it yields.