combatcatcher
09-25-2005, 02:06 AM
Hey guys, couple of quick questions for those who troll the bay in the fall for stripers. Dad and I have gotten the summer drill down with lots of nice Mackerals and blues but mostly small rocks. We use gold spoons and number 1 and 2 planers with a few mojo rigs of the back for the rocks. But soon the fall run will be on and this will be our first try at trophy rock from our boat. I can handle 6 rods max but 5 is better. I was thinking of running my spread like this, 1 large crippeled elwie about 200 feet back of the rocket launcher. 2 umbrella rigs with 10oz of my rear rod holders and 2 about 120 feet back and 2 tandems of my jerry rigged outriggers around 8 oz of lead about 140 feet back. i know we have to slow down quite a bit considering we were catching mackeral at 7 knots sometimes more. But Im thinking will run around 3 knots +/-. Any help would be appreciated. Is it worth having an eel out there and what about these stretch 25's and 30's I keep hearing about people are swearing by them. any input? Hat, Im back online been a busy few months with the wedding and the new house so know Im ready to fish. the triumph hasnt had a skunk yet I think she's lucky. Still needs a name though. Dad and I are trying to think of a father and son type name for her but havent figured it out yet. Hat if you want maybe you can come out for a ride and give me some pointers and will let you catch the fish. thanks in advance guys. Im sure Catman will throw some insight too.