Well I'll start. With the hard baits I usually go from 1.5-2.3 mph on the gps. For trolling jigs and tails I'll go from .5-1.2 mph. Yesterday the blacks were hitting in 18 fow at 2.3 mph.
What are good average speeds for Longlining, Slow Veeticle Trolling and Crankbaits thats most use and for which season. If we get enough accurate data, I'll put together a spead sheet and post it as some general guidelines to use.
Well I'll start. With the hard baits I usually go from 1.5-2.3 mph on the gps. For trolling jigs and tails I'll go from .5-1.2 mph. Yesterday the blacks were hitting in 18 fow at 2.3 mph.
I go .5 to 1 mph on the gigs. and 1.7 to 2 on the cranks, I adjust the line to determin the depth of the lure. this is with electric motor or gas.