Animated trolling patterns – How to set lures when trolling for fish.


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Trolling Patterns

Different species, different water types, all call for different patterns when setting lures behind your boat. Well thought out trolling patterns can make a big difference to numbers of fish caught. Setting fishing lures so that the lures form the correct trolling patterns is essential to maximize your chances.
Trolling patterns illustrated for both saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing situations.

Inshore Trolling Pattern	If light game fish are the only target then four lures are usually set to cover the main options. Two lures are set short on the second or third wake roll and two are dropped further back at about 40 metres (120 ft).
Marlin Trolling Pattern	Marlin trolling relies on a pattern of lures to maximise strikes. Four or five lures in the pattern is enough as things can be very difficult if a jumping fish takes the lure close to the boat.
Trolling Spooky Fish Schools	Spooky schools of fish are easily fished if you approach with care keeping the boat at a distance till you get in front of the school.
Tuna trolling pattern	Tuna and big fish trolling relies on a pattern of lures to maximise strikes. How the lures are arranged is a matter of preference and a bit of experience.

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