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Rapala Down Deep Rattlin Fat Rap DRFR-7 (Q96 $10.00 |
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RAPALA DOWN DEEP HUSKY JERK TENNESSEE SHAD MODEL DHJ 10 $4.99 |
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Discontinued Rapala Deep Diving Rattlin Fat Rap 7. $5.00 |
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NEW RAPALA SHAD RAP DEEP RUNNER SR 8 BG CRANKBAIT LURE $5.49 |
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Rapala Down Deep Rattlin Fat Rap DRFR-5 (M102 $15.00 |
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RAPALA SHAD RAP SR-7 MINNOW BLEED ORIGINAL SHAD DEEP $9.49 |
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RAPALA SHAD RAP SR-7 MINNOW BLEEDIN PEARL DEEP RUNNER $9.49 |
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RAPALA SHAD RAP SR-7 MINNOW BLEEDING CHART-SHAD DEEP $9.49 |
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RAPALA SHAD RAP SR-7 MINNOW BLEEDING HOT OLIVE DEEP $9.49 |
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RAPALA SHAD RAP SR-7 MINNOW HOT TIGER DEEP RUNNER $9.49 |
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Rapala Deep Rattlin Fat Rap DRFR-5 GSD Green Shad Lure $12.99 |
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RAPALA DEEP DIVING X-RAP, XRD10, SILVER BLUE, NIB,0529 $8.49 |
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Rapala Deep Diving Slashbait XRD 10 G gold NIB $8.49 |
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Rapala Deep Diving Slashbait XRD 10 P perch NIB $8.49 |
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Rapala Deep Diving Slashbait XRD 10 PG purple gold NIB $8.49 |
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Rapala Deep Diving Slashbait XRD 10 CLN clown NIB $8.49 |
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Rapala Deep Diving Slashbait XRD 8 PG purple gold NIB $8.29 |
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Rapala Deep Diving Slashbait XRD 8 RT rainbow trout NIB $8.29 |
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Rapala Deep Diving Slashbait XRD 8 S silver NIB $8.29 |
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Rapala Deep Tail Dancer9 (BFL) Walleye/Bass/Pike/Zander $8.99 |
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2 RAPALA X-RAP SLASHBAIT DEEP DIVING XRD-10 NEW $4.75 |
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FISHING LURE 4″ RAPALA DEEP RUNNER 8 FINLAND HOPEA $2.99 |
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RAPALA DOWN DEEP RATTLIN FAT RAP DRFR-7-G LURE IRELAND. $7.99 |
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RAPALA DOWN DEEP HUSKY JERK FISHING LURES LURE MIP $6.50 |
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1-RAPALA XRAP XRD08 GOBY DEEP DIVING SPLASHBAIT 5′-10′ $9.99 |
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RAPALA Fishing Lure DEEP DIVE DT-6 Crankbait TIGER DT6 $6.95 |
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Rapala Deep Runner Fat Rap FR-5 S Silver NIB Lure $9.99 |
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RAPALA DEEP DIVER FINLAND silver/cream/black spot $3.30 |
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RAPALA DEEP DIVER FINLAND color Fire Tiger $3.30 |
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RAPALA DEEP DIVER FINLANDturquoise/cream +scales $3.30 |
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RAPALA DEEP DIVER IRELAND turquoise/cream no scales $3.20 |
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NEW Rapala TDD-9 20 ft Deep Crankbait Bass Fishing $0.99 |
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Rapala Shad Rap SR-8 Rare Redhead Ireland deep diver $9.99 |
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FISHING LURE 6″ RAPALA DEEP MINNOW FINLAND RED WHITE $7.99 |
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FISHING LURE 2½” RAPALA DEEP IRELAND HOPEA SILVER $2.99 |
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FISHING LURE 6″ RAPALA DEEP MINNOW FINLAND GREEN WHITE $7.99 |
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Rapala Shad Rap SFC 9 deep runner Ireland discontinued $6.99 |
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Rapala Shad Rap SFC 9 deep runner Ireland discontinued $6.99 |
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Discontinued Rapala Down Deep Rattlin Fat Rap 7 Gold. $8.00 |
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Rapala shad rap SR-7 deep rare pearl white color NIB $7.99 |
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Rapala 2-3/4″ Flat Parrot Deep Dive Chartreuse Lure $7.35 |
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2 ORIGINAL RAPALA LURES XRD-8 X-RAP DEEP. NEW IN BOX!!! $15.95 |
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3 ORIGINAL RAPALA LURES XRD-8 X-RAP DEEP. NEW IN BOX!!! $23.95 |
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LOT FIVE RAPALA DEEP RUNNER BEAUTIES MEASURE 31/2+ 3 ” $19.99 |
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RAPALA DT-16 Deep Diving Crankbait Shad Fishing Lure $0.99 |
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2-new RAPALA XRD-10 DEEP DIVING SLASHBAITS OLIVE GREEN $0.99 |
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2 rapala shad rap sr-5 deep runner lure NIB perch sr5 ! $3.25 |
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Vintage Rapala SR-8 Deep Runner Fishing Lure Lot of 3 $5.79 |
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Vintage Rapala SR-9 Deep Runner Fishing Lure Lot of 2 $1.47 |
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Vintage Rapala SR-9 Deep Runner Fishing Lure Lot of 2 $0.99 |
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NIB Rapala Down Deep Rattlin Fat Rap DRFR-7 PSD Plum $19.99 |
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8 new rapala deep taildancers with plano box!!!!!!!!!!! $39.99 |
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RAPALA MINNOW RAP DEEP RUNNER MR-9 BL OLIVE FLASH $6.99 |
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RAPALA MINNOW RAP DEEP RUNNER MR-9 BL HOT OLIVE $6.99 |
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RAPALA MINNOW RAP DEEP RUNNER MR-9 BLEEDING PEARL $6.99 |
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Rapala Lures 6 Down Deep Rattlin Fat Rap Lures $25.37 |
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RAPALA LURES (1) SHAD RAP SR5 DEEP RUNNER (1) XRAP XR-6 $6.99 |
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LOT 3 RAPALA FISHING LURE DEEP HUSKY JERK DHJ-12 SB/G/S $15.00 |
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RAPALA DEEP DIVING X-RAP, XRD10, CLOWN COLOR, NIB,0177 $8.49 |
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Rapala Deep Husky Jerk DHJ-10 BB Baby Bass DISCONTINUED $12.99 |
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RAPALA DEEP X-RAP SURE SET, ALBINO SHINER, NIB, 0397 $10.39 |
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RAPALA DEEP X-RAP SURE SET, BLUE BACK SHINER,NIB, 0539 $10.39 |
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RAPALA DEEP HUSKY JERK, DHJ 12, GL.BLUE MIN., NIB,0165 $6.49 |
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RAPALA DEEP HUSKY JERK, DHJ 12, GLASS MINNOW, NIB,0572 $6.49 |
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RAPALA DEEP X-RAP SURE SET, XRDSS 10, MBS, NIB, 0277 $9.49 |
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RAPALA X-RAP DEEP DIVING SLASHBAIT FISHING LURE MIP $8.00 |
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Rapala Risto Rap Deep Runner RR-5 PRT NR $2.99 |
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RAPALA MINNOW RAP DEEP RUNNER CRANKBAIT LOT OF (2) NIP $18.99 |
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2 MEPPS,2 ABU, 1 RAPALA, 1 FALLS DEEP INCH. $6.95 |
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Rapala Bisto Rap Deep Runner 2pk Gold 2″ 3/8oz $2.99 |
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Rapala Down Deep Rattlin’ Fat Rap’ 2pk-Hot Must 2 3/4″ $2.99 |
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Rapala Down Deep Rattlin’ Fat Rap’ 2pk/Deep Run Slv/Blu $2.99 |
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RAPALA X-RAP DEEP DIVING SLASHBAIT FISHING LURE MIP $8.00 |
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RAPALA SHADRAP Shad SR5 Fishing Lure DEEP DIVE Bluegill $6.95 |
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RAPALA DEEP DIVING X-RAP, XRD08, CLOWN, NIB, 0401 $8.59 |
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2 Rapala deep diving lures DT16 & DT10 $9.99 |
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Rapala Deep Tail Dancer TDD-7 in Hot Tiger; TDD07 HT $14.99 |
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RAPALA SHADRAP Shad Rap Fishing Lure DEEP DIVE SILVER $6.95 |
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2 RAPALA DEEP RUNNER MINNOW RAP CRANKBAITS MR-11 $3.25 |
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Lot of 2 Rapala X-Rap Deep XRD-10 Fishing Lures! NEW!! $9.99 |
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RAPALA DEEP DIVING X-RAP, XRD08,GLASS GHOST, NIB,0395 $8.49 |
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RAPALA DEEP HUSKY JERK, DHJ 12, SILVER BLUE, NIB, 0534 $6.49 |
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Rapala Shad Rap Deep Run – 2pk Sil/Blue 2 3/4″ 5/16oz $2.99 |
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Norman DD14 Deep & Little rapala crankbaits lures $0.99 |
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Vintage Rapala Deep Diver Metal Lip-Finland $9.99 |
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Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerks Lot of 2. Bass/Shad $0.99 |
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Rapala 2-3/4″ Flat Parrot Deep Dive Chartreuse Lure $7.35 |
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Rapala Deep Tail Dancer11(SFL) Walleye/Bass/Pike/Zander $9.99 |
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Rapala Deep Tail Dancer11(HFL) Walleye/Bass/Pike/Zander $9.99 |
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Rapala Deep Tail Dancer9 (SFL) Walleye/Bass/Pike/Zander $8.99 |
Rapala Deep Information
This Under Utilized Technique May be One of the Most Successful: Trolling Fly Lines
This under rated trolling technique may be one of the most successful…
By Craig Mumby
If there is one technique that not many people consider when heading to the lake it’s trolling fly lines and it can produce some of the best fishing imaginable. This technique hasn’t had a real chance to prove itself as fly fishermen don’t do it often because a lot of the joy comes from casting and using finesse to persuade the fish to bite. If they’re going to troll why not just break out the spinning or bait-casting gear. On the other side of the coin, non-fly fishermen tend to be intimidated by fly rods and think that it’s both expensive and difficult to learn. Truth be told you can get a fly rod for a very reasonable price these days and it’s actually fairly simple to pick up the basics with minimal practice. More expensive gear and different casting techniques comes with experience, but for this technique you don’t need either. You don’t even need to know how to cast!
There are a wide variety of fish you can target with this method. It is a great technique for all trout species, even early and late season lake trout. But also bass, walleye, pike and pretty much anything else that swims in under 25ft. of water can be fished this way. For me, this is the single most consistent method for catching still water trout.
Go get yourself a fly rod and as I said it doesn’t have to be an expensive outfit though there are certain advantages to things like multiplier, or large arbour reels, as the retrieve ratio is greater and you will be able to gain line quicker on a fish running toward the boat. A standard 9 ft. rod is perfect; anywhere from a 5 weight to a 7 weight are ideal in most situations, but if you’re looking for bigger fish go with a heavier weight; lighter for smaller fish. Personally I like to use a 7 weight because it has enough backbone to work a variety of baits. There is a wide variety of line on the market and the body of water you’re fishing should dictate what “type” to use. There are six types of full sink line: type 1 – type 6. Type 1 runs the shallowest and type 6 the deepest. I use type 6 almost exclusively as it can get down faster and you can effectively fish around the 18 – 22 ft range with a lot of baits. An electric motor and fish finder are certainly advantageous as trout can be easily spooked and it can be crucial to know your depth so you can work your lines along the bottom structure properly. Bring along a good selection of flies such as shrimp and streamer patterns. It’s always a good idea to check with the local tackle shops to see what’s working. Lures like flatfish, quikfish, hot shots and rapalas are excellent choices to bring as long as they don’t have much dive to them and have high action while trolling dead slow. Pick up some fluorocarbon leader material. Leaders in the 9 – 12 ft range are best. I usually use Berkley Vanish and if I’m using something other than a fly, which I usually do, always tie a swivel into the leader or you will have quite the mess on your hands.
“Ripping” flies is one of the most consistent techniques for picking up active fish. Make a nice long fluorocarbon leader, no need for a swivel down to your fly, all on your type 6 sinking line. Don’t be afraid to use big flies! My best fly has always been a double shrimp pattern on a #2 hook. The key to ripping is exactly what it sounds like. Let your line out until the backing, keeping the trolling speed a little higher than what you might be used to and repetitively jerk the rod as hard as you can. The more power the better! This is another benefit of the heavier 7 weight rod; it makes this motion a lot easier on the arms. Essentially, this will make your fly almost swim through the water like a jerk bait and you get a lot of impulse strikes.
If you want to switch to hardware make sure you check the action of your lure at the side of the boat before you lower your line so you know how to gauge the speed for your troll. For example, flatfish are designed to have a lot of action at a very slow rate of speed, so by trolling dead slow you achieve the perfect action which you will notice on your rod tip, and be able to get deeper than lures that require faster action. So, when you want to get to some deeper fish with your type 6 line troll dead slow with a flatfish, kwikfish, or hot shots and you can effectively fish close to the 20 ft mark.
Getting used to the way the lines follow the boat is very important if you want to work an area properly. Let your line out to the backing if you’re fishing deeper than 12 – 15 ft. Fly lines have much greater water resistance than standard line and due to the thicker diameter it won’t cut the water like monofilament. For example, when you make a fairly sharp turn with fly line it will swing more with your turn and follow the path of the boat instead of cut across water and thus stalling your lure. This allows you to work your bait more effectively. When you get used to fishing this way you can estimate your depth and where behind the boat your fly, or lure, is running to within a few feet. Boat control is absolutely crucial when working deeper structure and you can actually work the lines to ride right up a drop off or sink down, whatever the case may be. So, if you’re trolling in 20’ feet of water and you see that the bottom is rising, all you have to do is gradually speed up so your line is elevated by water resistance caused by the speed of the boat. The reverse is also true when you come to a drop off; slow right down and let the line sink with the bottom and speed back up when your line is deep enough. This will put more fish in your boat and you’ll find a lot fun out of concentrating on the bottom and trying to work it properly. Some of my bigger fish have been caught while stalling on a drop off to let the lines sink, then as soon as you kick into gear hold on!
Even though this is not a popular technique it is not due to its lack of productivity. The only reason is that people never think to do it. There are so many different situations where you can apply this technique. I’ve had enormous success fishing for bass, walleye and pike with crankbaits and flies. Another great place to give this a shot is salmon fishing on the west coast. I’ve done very well fishing for coho, pink and sockeye salmon on a third rod out the back in between my downriggers. One of the biggest things to learn in fishing is to be versatile if you want to be consistently successful. Give this technique a shot and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
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