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See the fishing tripsHeavy Trolling for Pollack
Heavy trolling is very suitable for the Pollack that is rarely found on the surface. You will find here all the secrets of fishing in the Pollack with heavy trolling.
Introduction
The Pollack is one of the most popular targets for heavy trolling enthusiasts. Since this is a species that most often lives at depth, this technique is particularly appropriate as it consists of presenting a lure at the bottom.
Generally, it is the largest specimens that respond to the call: it is not uncommon to catch Pollack from 5 to 7 kg.
Let's not hang around any longer and let's try to give you the best tips for fishing for Pollack with heavy trolling!
Where to fish for Pollack with a heavy troll?
Unlike the light trolling, the heavy trolling is practiced further from the coast, near obstacles and rocky landmarks that the Pollack particularly likes.
Indeed, it is often reluctant to go up to the surface, so you must seal your line to find it as close as possible to rocks and wrecks, and this, up to 50 meters deep.
How to proceed your boat to fish for Pollack with heavy trolling?
If it is possible to practice this technique alone, it is much more convenient to be two: a pilot and a fisherman. This technique is practiced in calm seas without swell. To hang out, choose a speed of between 2 and 3 knots. When fighting the Pollack, make sure that the boat does not slow down as this could result in a slackness of the line resulting in a stall, or worse, an anchoring of your lead in the rocks. However, at the time of dip-netting, it is then possible to decelerate somewhat.
What equipment do you need to fish for Pollack by heavy trolling?
This is a rustic fishing method that is practiced without a rod, so you will need several pieces of equipment, namely:
- a pater-noster swivel or a drag triangle
- a branch of several meters long
- a lead between 600g and 2 kg (depending on depth and current)
- a lure: rubber sting for the most famous
- a large nylon reel
- a large mesh landing net
What is the technique for fishing for Pollack by heavy trolling?
Throw your lure into the water and let the leader go as the current and the boat progresses. Discard the lead and keep in touch by holding the line body. Go down the line until you feel the bottom. At the touch, the line being heavy and the wire sharp, take care not to injure yourself and move the fish up continuously, without jolts.
