Oct, 2012 we were trolling for muskies on big water when we got this nice northern pike. Experts reveal surefire methods for walleye trolling, equipment techniques, tactics, and more on big, open water like th. Unlike the precision trolling book that provides depth diving data for crankbaits, the big water edition focuses on diving planers, lead core line, snap weights and other big water trolling gear. The big water edition features over 150dive curves targeted at the angler who trolls for walleye. But you will probably be fine with just the 14lb xt. On big, open water like the great lakes, sprawling western reservoirs, and large north american rivers, trolling puts more walleyes in the boat hour for hour than any other fishing method. Trolling bigwater walleyes is grosss second book with kent state university press. Lake erie veteran ross robertson is not only an experienced and proficient bigwater angler, but an innovator and educator as well.
Hello, i have a couple extra coppies of the precision trolling big water edition 2 book by mark romanack and dr. A guide to gear, location and trolling tactics for striped bass. Ett or freebyrd, i just bought the new big water precision trolling book. Does anybody know where i can pick up a precision trolling guide book. Prior to developing phone apps with the precision trolling data, this information was sold in a series of books including precision trolling, precision casting and precision trolling big water edition. The test braid is 308 power pro, and i run 5012 power pro. Such restrictions on trolling are rare, particularly on big water, although schultz notes in his book that trolling for muskelunge is banned on some lakes in the midwest. Walleye book teaches trolling techniques press pros magazine. Depending on what style fishing you do and what you fish for you may be better off with the latest non big water edition. Trolling is known to produce more catches as, when done correctly, the bait is continuously in the striking zone of the fish. Ptds apps and ptd stickers contain invaluable dive curve data to control depth of your lures. New book showcases walleye trolling tactics and untold. I have used it for king salmon and steelhead on the big water rivers in the pacific northwest with good results.
For personalized, autographed copies of trolling big water walleyes. Experts reveal surefire methods for walleye trolling, equipmen. I have to be honest i spend most of my spring days trolling, but i really do love. Does the precision trolling big water edition two have dive curves for snap weights that are 12 3 oz. I hope to learn a few things to increase our catch rate on lake erie walleyes. Unlike the precision trolling book that provides depth diving data for crank baits, the big water edition focuses on diving planers, lead core line, snap weights. Precision trolling big water edition 1st edtion michigan. Big water edition and pro edition discussion in ogf marketplace started by jake. His ability to describe technical information in a clear and concise, stepbystep format enables fisherman to quickly grasp, understand and incorporate the fine points of complex trolling tactics. Deep sea trolling, bottom fishing, blue water trolling hookem up. A local northern california lake that this technique is often used is eagle lake and some have perfected this technique specifically on this body of water. You could also get a small leader like the south bend invisaleader.
Trolling the open water for midsummer walleyes is a great way to target big fish. This dive profile was originally dubbed a dive curve more than two decades ago when precision trolling first started publishing their findings in graph formate within the landmark book crankbaits indepth and later the precision trolling, precision trolling big water edition and precision casting books series. Precision trolling big water edition book lake michigan angler. I bought a snap weight system and was thinking about buying a trolling book to know what depth im fishing at. A complete guide to freshwater methods and tackle schultz, ken on. The all new big water 2nd edition features over 150 dive curves now targeted at the angler who trolls for walleye, trout or salmon in big water.
Dec 31, 2011 the precision trolling big water 2nd edition features over 150 dive curves targeted at the angler who trolls for walleye, trout or salmon in big water. Jul 05, 1987 such restrictions on trolling are rare, particularly on big water, although schultz notes in his book that trolling for muskelunge is banned on some lakes in the midwest. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read muskymikes trolling secrets. This book contains an instructional guide to trolling the big waters for walleyes from the pros. Trolling bigwater walleyes the kent state university press. Called the trollers bible by keith kavajecz, gary parsons, ted takasaki, and other great anglers who use trolling as one of their productive techniques. Bigwater fishing lake erie walleye fishing charters. Learn the running depths for over 80 of the most popular musky crankbaits with musky mikes trolling secrets. Trolling bigwater walleyes is grosss second book with.
Any guess how much less depth i will achieve compared to the graphs. Ugly stik bigwater trolling combo in spinning rods. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. Tackle, techniques and systems used by north americas best walleye tournament pros and guides by curtis niedermier and capt. Aug 29, 2017 a bad day on the water trying out some trolling techniques. Buy products related to big jon downrigger products and see what customers say about big jon downrigger products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Trolling flies for trout is actually a very popular and even preferred technique for catching big fish. Mar 24, 2017 if you are in stained water this should be ok, but i wouldnt do it if you are in clear water. It is a great reference book while out on the water, and is a mustread for anyone that is serious about trolling in a freshwater environment. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Walleye trolling guide everything you need for trolling for. Chip gross is a freelance magazine writer, book author, photographer, and professional speaker specializing in outdoor subjects from ohio.
Read trolling big water walleyes secrets of the great lakes by w. Fish are a bit more lethargic and maybe not always willing to chase after a fastmoving walleye crankbait. If youve seen the seminars by the pros, yes this is the book. Precision trolling book i just ordered the bokk precision trolling big water edition i wasnt sure if it was better to get this or the regualr one. Precision trolling data, llc does not sell fishing lures or trolling devices. You can purchase trolling bigwater walleyes at or order it from local bookstores. Ross robertson for immediate release all the information needed to efficiently and effectively fish for walleyes using modernday trolling systems is now available in the book walleye trolling.
The same goes for cold water trolling, or at times, right after cold fronts. Walleye slow trolling fishing tactics with mark brumbaugh. I was suprised the tests used 308 since dont more anglers run the 5012. There has been over 300 hours of on water research and subsequent data analysis invested in the making of this reference guide. On big, open water like the great lakes, sprawling western reservoirs, and large north american rivers, trolling puts more walleyes in the boat. Optimizers and other smaller spoons are very effective too. There are hundreds of elements to trolling, hundreds of methods, and strategies, and this book sums them all up in a nononsense manner that is very useful.
By mortigan, june 1, 2019 in classifieds buy, sell, trade or rent. I knew i had big water but didnt realize it was edition 2 022320, 10. Trolling bigwater walleyes focuses on trolling on big waters like the great lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Defined by toughness and dependability, the big water series features an allnew look including ugly tuff guides that provide maximum corrosion resistance and the ugly stik clear tip design. Ugly stik bigwater trolling combo, spinning rods amazon canada.
Okumas cold water linecounter reel and cabelas depthmaster trolling rod pack fishfighting power and a moneysaving deal. When walleyes go nomadic and scatter around over the basin there is nothin. The all new big water edition features over 150 dive curves targeted at the angler who trolls for walleye, trout or salmon in big water. Regarding how far back from the board to run, be sure to experiment a lot. The bay rat stick baits are a killer lure for big fish, especially browns when trolled down deep. At the end of the book, gross even writes a brief fictional chapter about the life of a 20yearold walleye. Feb 17, 2020 for example, when im trolling current seams on rivers against any current, i sometimes troll as slow as 1 mph. Jul 25, 20 experts reveal surefire methods for walleye trolling, equipment techniques, tactics, and more.