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I am currently getting a bait tank putt on my boat, I just bought two trolling rods & reels (penn 113HLW), a casting rod with a Shirmano Baitrunner and an assortment of light and dark feather and some jigs. I want to fish for yellow tail off the Coronado Islands (San Diego).<br><br>That having been said I have no Idea how far out to set feathers, how fast to troll, what condition to change from feathers to jigs, how deep to troll, how to find the general coordinates where the fish have been hitting, and much much more.<br><br>I have always been out on charters where the crew takes care of those detail and you just basically bring in the fish.<br><br>It time to learn how to really fish!!!! Any tips to minimize the learning curve?<br><br><br><br>
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Ive always set my feathers and rapala's about 30-40 feet out. Depends were your prop wash ends. the Tuna are attracted to the churning water thinking its bait being chased. Its a good Idea to set one rod at the end of your prop wash and then send another set up beyond that. once you start getting hit you'll be able to tell what the fish prefer that day.<br><br>Ive fished the waters south of san diego for the last 4 years or so, and have done very well. I recommend a purple and black feather, and a CD10 Purple and black rapala. get some blue and white feathers and rapalas, as well as the mexican flag colors. when purple is not working the blue and white will.<br><br>
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One more thing, get your self a good crimper. use the springs and use about 60+ lbs leader. Crimping is the way to go. <br><br>
