Trolling

Trolling is a fishing technique in which one or more fishing gear is dragged behind the boat. Trolling is practiced both in the lake and in the sea, fishing with artificial lures or natural bait. The speed at which trolling is done depends on the species to be fished and also on the type of bait being used.

Trolling with live bait is usually done at low speeds. Fishing for tuna or marlin is usually done with artificial lures at 6 - 10 knots. Coastal Species such as dentex or sea bass prefer speeds of less than 4 knots.

Trolling

Equipment needed for Trolling

For this technique, a good quality rod and reel with a good fishing line, usually nylon, are required. Trolling is done from a moving Boat, canoe or kayak.

You can use a variety of lures of different sizes, styles and colors (spinnerbaits, soft plastics, metal or hard plastic lures) or even fresh bait to troll or troll behind the Boat.

Species caught with Trolling

Trolling allows fishing for a wide variety of species. It is probably one of the most widely used Fishing techniques in the world (especially at sea).

Species such as trout, salmon (especially using downriggers) and pike can be caught regularly in freshwater. At sea the most common species caught by trolling are tuna, marlin, sailfish, barracuda and dorado.

Best places for Trolling

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

You can use the trolling method in rivers, lakes, marshes and also at sea: near shore or offshore.

The best fishing charters for Trolling

Sorted

Sorted

Calheta, Madeira

32,00 ft 32,00 ft 4
From US$696
Non-refundable deposit
Xacara

Xacara

Horta, Azores

36,09 ft 36,09 ft 6
From US$2320
FREE cancellation with 14 days notice
Arrecho

Arrecho

Puerto Vallarta

32,00 ft 32,00 ft 4
From US$1649
Non-refundable deposit
Caliope

Caliope

Cala Figuera, Mallorca

37,24 ft 37,24 ft 6
From US$2030
FREE cancellation with 30 days notice
Albakora Cat II

Albakora Cat II

Caleta De Fuste, Fuerteventura

36,25 ft 36,25 ft 10
From US$696
Non-refundable deposit
Blue

Blue

Madalena, Pico, Azores

28,87 ft 28,87 ft 6
From US$870
Non-refundable deposit
My Way I

My Way I

Santa Maria, Sal

32,81 ft 32,81 ft 6
From US$696
Non-refundable deposit
Feelin Nauti

Feelin Nauti

Barbados,

32,00 ft 32,00 ft 12
From US$595
Non-refundable deposit
Rio Lagartos Tours

Rio Lagartos Tours

Río Lagartos, Mexico

23,00 ft 23,00 ft 2
From US$600
FREE cancellation with 3 days notice