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Daydreamin · 06-26-2008, 02:19 PM

Inotice in the diagram you show baits at both corners running approximately the same distance from the boat but all other baits are staggered. Is that intentional?

The general formation is an inverted V pattern with a long line down (or two) down the center. So for a start I would try one outrigger bait per side and one on each corner and possibly one way back cedar plug down the middle. So that's 5 lines out. Should I run a staggered pattern for those 4?

So one vote for chuggers on the outriggers and one for ilander (or similar). Both of those are essentially a surface baits.Do you think I shouldput one of those 4 down deeper with a trolling weight? Or is that just more trouble than it is worth?

06-26-2008, 02:19 PM	#10
Daydreamin Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gulf Shores Posts: 92	RE: What is the best "starter" all-purpose trolling spread? Inotice in the diagram you show baits at both corners running approximately the same distance from the boat but all other baits are staggered. Is that intentional? The general formation is an inverted V pattern with a long line down (or two) down the center. So for a start I would try one outrigger bait per side and one on each corner and possibly one way back cedar plug down the middle. So that's 5 lines out. Should I run a staggered pattern for those 4? So one vote for chuggers on the outriggers and one for ilander (or similar). Both of those are essentially a surface baits.Do you think I shouldput one of those 4 down deeper with a trolling weight? Or is that just more trouble than it is worth?