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Fishing Trip Adventures :: Outrigger Fishing
Outrigger Fishing:
A Guide to Fishing With Outrigger Poles
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Outrigger fishing is a style of fishing that uses side poles to increase your spread, avoid line tangles and troll more lines while fishing.
By trolling with outriggers, you can pull more bait and simulate a school of fish – thus attracting larger fish.
To learn more about the basics of outrigger fishing, along with some recommended companies and outrigger pole manufacturers, keep reading.
How many lines can an outrigger accommodate?
Most recreational outriggers and outrigger kits can accommodate one or two lines. With a release clip, the line is extended out to the end of the outrigger and then run.
What happens if a fish bites?
Typically, with most outrigger system, the release clip lets go when a fish strikes on your bait. Once your fishing line is free from the outrigger apparatus, you can reel in the fish by hand.
How big of an outrigger kit do I need?
Usually, any boat up to 27 feet in length should only need a 15 foot outrigger kit, but those using heavy lines or bait should opt for a heavy-duty grade model.
Boats from 28 feet to 34 feet should opt for an 18 foot outrigger size.
How do I install an outrigger system?
First, make sure that your outriggers are as low to the water as possible. You want a good horizontal plane, but you want the tips of your outriggers to be low and as far from the boat as possible.
If you can, try to fit the top eye bolt of your outrigger poles at least 9 inches from the end tip of the outrigger – this will prevent your line from wrapping once a fish bites.
Where do I place my outriggers?
Try not to place your outrigger poles too far forward, you want to be able to safely reach them from the cockpit in case of inclement weather or a particularly violent strike.
Where can I buy or find outrigger kits?
The most popular and well-known brand of outrigger fishing kits are those made by Taco Marine – the company makes DIY kits that are easy to install and come with full instructions.
Other trusted brands include Tigress Fishing Products and Rupp Marine.
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