Trolling

Trolling is a fishing technique where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or natural bait, are drawn behind a moving boat. Trolling can be done both in-shore and off-shore.

The trolling speed depends on the type of bait and the fish species. Where tuna and marlin like a speed of 6 to 10 knots, other species such as dentex or seabass should be targeted with a trolling speed of 3-4 knots maximum.

Trolling

Equipment required for Trolling

A well-produced rod and reel with an adequate strength of fishing line are required for this technique. You will also need to in a moving object such as a boat, canoe or kayak.

You can use a variety of different styled lures (spinnerbaits, soft-plastics, metal lures) or even fresh bait to troll behind you.

Species to target when Trolling

You can target a variety of different fish species using the trolling technique and it is arguably one of the most used forms of fishing in the world.

Species such as trout, salmon, tuna, marlin, sailfish, barracuda and Spanish mackerel can be regularly caught.

Best Places to try Trolling

As this is a popular fishing technique used around the world it is another style that can be used in a variety of areas around the world. 

You can use the trolling method in saltwater and freshwater.

Best Trolling Fishing Charters

Ocqueteau

Valencia (Spain)

26,25 ft 26,25 ft 6
From 499€
Deposit non-refundable

Striker 44

Empuriabrava, Costa Brava (Spain)

52,49 ft 52,49 ft 10
From 800€
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Indiana Egg Harbor 38

Castiglione della pescaia , Italy (Italy)

44,29 ft 44,29 ft 8
From 1550€
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

Bythos

Napoli, Naples (Italy)

19,69 ft 19,69 ft 5
From 1200€
Deposit non-refundable

Sunseeker

Fuengirola (Spain)

39,37 ft 39,37 ft 8
From 85€
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

Suli Suli

Kendwa, Zanzibar

27,89 ft 27,89 ft 4
From 481€
Deposit non-refundable

Happy Hooker I

Mindelo, Cape Verde (Cape Verde)

34,78 ft 34,78 ft 6
From 1290€
Deposit non-refundable

Chasing Blue

L'Hospitalet de l'Infant, Tarragona (Spain)

25,00 ft 25,00 ft 5
From 1350€
Deposit non-refundable

Diva II

Palamós, Palamos (Spain)

17,88 ft 17,88 ft 3
From 350€
Deposit non-refundable