July 3 day setups

[pjstevko]

Here's what I'm planning on bringing

Fathom 15lxnd2/pch801h = 25/30# bait
Mak10/UC Monster = 40# bait
Mak 15t/UC GP Predator = 50/60# bait, stealth daytime jigs
Fathom 40nld2/pch741xxh = 80# daytime jigs, sinker rig
Mak16/pch741xxxh = 100# knife jigs, eddie bombs, sinker rig
Mak20/UC viper = 100# knife jigs, eddie bombs, troller
Saragosa 10,000/ Black Hole 801h Challenger Bank = surface irons, poppers, swimbaits
Gold Trini16/90J = surface irons


Not sure if I'll bring the following:

Fathom 25nld2/TR Elevate = spj for yellowtail and tuna

[Bill B]

Just missing a troll rig.

[Crab Pot]

Just missing a troll rig.

What Bill said!

[Keta]

Looks like what you have should cover all bases, the Mak16/PCH741XXXH combo can be your trolling rig.


This is only my opinion, the FTH and TRQ are great 60# reels but marginal for 80#.  They can be pushed that hard but 80# is pushing the limit for them.  However, I have seen more than a few plus size tuna caught on them.

[MarkT]

Either the Mak 16 or 20 could be a troll rig.

[Keta]

Either the Mak 16 or 20 could be a troll rig.

My usual trolling rig is a International VISX16 or VISX20 on a Seeker 2x4.

[Crab Pot]

VISX20 on a 80-130 custom tied United Composits rod is my dual purpose set up.

Night time cow jigging and on the move troll rig.

I also used it a kite rig two years ago.

Trolling: you aren't fishing if you don't have a line out!

Steve

[pjstevko]

My Mak 20SEA is the troller...I bought it used and the previous owner had the trolling lugs installed but haven't removed them because I don't have the blanks to fill in the slots

[Keta]

Looks like you have all the bases covered.

[pjstevko]

Made up a couple flat line systems to use while trolling since the SOA has a solid stern rail with 45°rod holders.  They'll attack to the harness lugs on the reel and can be unclipped quickly after hook up.

I made a short and long one to see which one sets up better.  I think for under $10 in supplies it'll be a good investment...

[Keta]

How much pressure can you set the releases for?  I tried AFTCO Roller Trollers and they did not work for Marauders at wahoo speed.

[pjstevko]

How much pressure can you set the releases for?  I tried AFTCO Roller Trollers and they did not work for Marauders at wahoo speed.

I have no idea actually but I doubt we'll be moving at wahoo speed. The were sold as outrigger breakaways so I'm assuming the could handle fast speeds but who knows...

The tension knob tightens a lot so they might work for that.

I'm only planning on trolling a cedar plug and trying out this yozuri high speed vibe...

[Keta]

I have the same releases for downriggers.  They should work for cedar plugs.

[Gfish]

A friend gave me 2-Yo-Zuri swim baits, sinkers, 2.2 oz, at 5", maybe a good surf/rock casting lure. Should get way out there. I like this companies stuff; relatively inexpensive and having a through-wire system.

How do the "flat line systems" work and what do they do? Looking at it I can't figure it out.

[Gfish]

Forgot to add the picture.