Boat
Outrigger
How to fish an outrigger for Trolling.
Characteristics
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Habitats
Saltwater
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Methods
Trolling
Pole
Long telescoping tube extends baits far out to the side.
Release clip
Mechanically holds the fishing line until a fish strikes.
Mount base
Bolts securely to the boat deck or gunwale.
Halyard
Rigging line used to raise and position the release clip.
What fish can you catch with an outrigger?
What is an outrigger used for?
An outrigger is a long pole that spreads trolling lines away from the wake so lures do not tangle.
How is an outrigger different from similar gear?
Width, not depth — that is the downrigger. Trolling spreads.
When should you use an outrigger?
Deploy it on a trolling pass when you run more than two lines and the wake would collapse them.
What problems does an outrigger solve?
It lets a spread of baits swim clear of the prop wash and of each other.