The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : trolling reel https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:03:38 +0000 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:47:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=90836 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[trolling reel : Bonefish, working stickbaits or...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299811&title=trolling-reel#1299811 Author: Titahi
Subject: 90836
Posted: 17 May 2013 at 12:47pm

Bonefish, working stickbaits or poppers with a overehead reel will prove difficult, unless the reel has a levelwind, which will ensure the line lays evenly on the spool. Holding a rod( with one hand) and winding ( with the other) while sweeping the rod tip or twitching it requires 2 hands, meaning laying the line evenly is difficult. It can be done, but typically at the expense of watching the lure and getting the most action out of the retreive. Flatout retreiving is not so much of an issue, but makes it difficult to watch the line lay and the lure at the same time..... There is a reason people who are serious about top water fishing use spinning reels. There is also a reason they choose reels with an instant anti reverse,( and backup reverse dogs) as it helps hook setting and working the lure effectively.
 
Like anything, there will always be people who make do with what they have, and either slowly give it away as being difficult or ineffective or progress to using gear established as being right for the job.
 Addit: A third group exist who persevere, defying common accepted knowledge.
 
Take your pick
]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:47:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299811&title=trolling-reel#1299811 <![CDATA[trolling reel : I have a number of reels for top...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299770&title=trolling-reel#1299770 Author: Blue Asparagus
Subject: 90836
Posted: 17 May 2013 at 11:01am

I have a number of reels for top water/ popper fishing I have one spinning reel a 5500finor awesome and heaps of drag I also use a Shimano TSM4 and a Torium 30 both bloody good reels and more that able to handle what we have here, then there is my Daiwa SL50 i have 2 of them again awesome casting reels I can only use one at a time but can trust the lot, but here is a hint if you cannot cast over head then flag it and buy a spinning reel and I dont care what people on here say about reels but you wont go past a finnor for both price and robustness if we use them for marlin sharks puka and blue nose then a king will be a lot of fun.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:01:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299770&title=trolling-reel#1299770 <![CDATA[trolling reel : Dear Bonefish the reel you have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299723&title=trolling-reel#1299723 Author: Elpescador
Subject: 90836
Posted: 17 May 2013 at 8:37am

Dear Bonefish the reel you have mentioned is primarily a jigging reel, if you just want to troll then get a reel like a tld20-25 or any other similar type ,brand. Topwater reels are castible eg stella,saltiga in spin and trinidad,saltiga in overhead. Trolling can if you drive straight through a school of fish  push them down, try SLOWLY driving around the outside of the school and CAST a lure to them. Casting v trolling also gives you the ability to cast in any direction to get to fish, when you troll you have to use the boat to drag your lure to the fish risking pushing them down with the boat]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 08:37:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299723&title=trolling-reel#1299723 <![CDATA[trolling reel : Thanks for that fishing addiction...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299691&title=trolling-reel#1299691 Author: bonefish
Subject: 90836
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 11:53pm

Thanks for that fishing addiction wasn't sure where to post it. have posted it in the game section and in The Captain Morgan Briny Bar . lets see what it produces.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 23:53:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299691&title=trolling-reel#1299691 <![CDATA[trolling reel : Haha its not about proving a point,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299633&title=trolling-reel#1299633 Author: Fishing Addiction
Subject: 90836
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 9:11pm

Haha its not about proving a point, more that you would have got some useful advice in the game section of the site]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:11:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299633&title=trolling-reel#1299633 <![CDATA[trolling reel : Quote.Trolling (fishing)From...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299570&title=trolling-reel#1299570 Author: bonefish
Subject: 90836
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 6:50pm

Quote.

Trolling (fishing)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trolling is a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water. This may be behind a moving boat, or by slowly winding the line in when fishing from a static position, or even sweeping the line from side-to-side, e.g. when fishing from a jetty. Trolling is used to catch pelagic fish such as salmon, mackerel and kingfish.
 
I rest my case
    
]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 18:50:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299570&title=trolling-reel#1299570 <![CDATA[trolling reel : Gowest wrote: Elpescador...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299449&title=trolling-reel#1299449 Author: Fletch
Subject: 90836
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 2:09pm

Originally posted by Gowest Gowest wrote:

Originally posted by Elpescador Elpescador wrote:

Originally posted by bonefish bonefish wrote:

you troll in topwater don't you
  NO! you cast and retrieve!!
I think Elp is technically right there LOL
 
TrollsLOL
]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 14:09:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1299449&title=trolling-reel#1299449 <![CDATA[trolling reel : Elpescador wrote: bonefish...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1298996&title=trolling-reel#1298996 Author: Gowest
Subject: 90836
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 12:56pm

Originally posted by Elpescador Elpescador wrote:

Originally posted by bonefish bonefish wrote:

you troll in topwater don't you
  NO! you cast and retrieve!!
I think Elp is technically right there LOL
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 12:56:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1298996&title=trolling-reel#1298996 <![CDATA[trolling reel : bonefish wrote:you troll in...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1298934&title=trolling-reel#1298934 Author: Elpescador
Subject: 90836
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 10:39am

Originally posted by bonefish bonefish wrote:

you troll in topwater don't you
  NO! you cast and retrieve!!]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:39:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1298934&title=trolling-reel#1298934 <![CDATA[trolling reel : you troll in topwater don&#039;t...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1298679&title=trolling-reel#1298679 Author: bonefish
Subject: 90836
Posted: 14 May 2013 at 7:20pm

you troll in topwater don't you]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 19:20:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90836&PID=1298679&title=trolling-reel#1298679