Trolling for Salmon and Lakers, Trout etc.

Hillcountry · 08-26-2016, 07:49 AM

We just got a tri-toon and I have already put some nifty rod holders on her...my question is:
Back in the day, before downriggers, etc, we just trolled with lead core and flies. Is it possible to still troll with lead core and flies/lures and expect to catch fish?
I do have updated rods and trolling reels with line counters but no down riggers.
I realize that the fish do stay more or less in the thermocline (sp)...can my rigs with lead core reach them?

08-26-2016, 07:49 AM	#1
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Trolling for Salmon and Lakers, Trout etc. We just got a tri-toon and I have already put some nifty rod holders on her...my question is: Back in the day, before downriggers, etc, we just trolled with lead core and flies. Is it possible to still troll with lead core and flies/lures and expect to catch fish? I do have updated rods and trolling reels with line counters but no down riggers. I realize that the fish do stay more or less in the thermocline (sp)...can my rigs with lead core reach them?