Most trolling is done using a small electric motor that moves the boat quietly through the water so fish aren’t spooked. But you can also troll by towing a lure while walking along the edge of a shoreline, bridge or pier. The speed of the boat determines the depth of your bait. And the depth of the bait is determined by the species of fish you’re trying to catch. Use a spinning reel or a bait caster for trolling. Some states don’t allow motorized trolling, so check out your local fishing regulations to avoid tangling with the fish enforcers.

Step1

First and foremost is to troll slowly. To do so, you can use oars instead of motor. You should ensure that the bait can be caught by the fishes easily. Slow does not mean that you have to drive always slowly. It just means that according to the situation, you will have to adjust your speed.

Step2

Secondly, it is essential that you vary your speed. This is because it will create vibrations in the lake and it will imitate a real prey, which will help you in catching fishes.

Step3

Finally, the boat must be trolled in an S-curve. This is because when you troll in this pattern, the troll and the lure will drop deeper and hence slows down during the inside turn and will speed up during the outside turn. This will signal food for the fishes.