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

Calypso

Puerto Vallarta, Jal, Puerto Vallarta

30,00 ft 30,00 ft 4
From $461
Deposit non-refundable

Kleie Charters

Gran Tarajal, Fuerteventura

16,40 ft 16,40 ft 2
From $323
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

BlackFin 35 ft

Cabo San Lucas

35,00 ft 35,00 ft 6
From $1740
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Nell Magic

Horta, Faial, Faial

36,09 ft 36,09 ft 6
From $1767
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Vasco de Gama

Mindelo, Cape Verde

62,00 ft 62,00 ft 12
From $2888
Deposit non-refundable

SaltyFrog

St. Bernard,

23,00 ft 23,00 ft 20
From $700
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Aventura Fishing Charters

Funchal, Madeira

31,00 ft 31,00 ft 6
From $670
Deposit non-refundable

Mystic Blue

Mindelo, Cape Verde

36,09 ft 36,09 ft 4
From $1877
Deposit non-refundable

Blue Marlin II

Mazatlan

111,55 ft 111,55 ft 8
From $550
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice