Change the Lure Action

If your not catching fish try playing with the lures action, position in the spread, it’s depth and it’s reflectivity. Since we use hand lines we can’t just let out more line from the reel. I have an arch with multiple release clips covering both it’s width and height which I use to change the angle of entry and its position for side to side. If that doesn’t work I change the face of the lure or add more weight.

If you use release clips, you should be able to run at least six lures without much problem. Run two heavier big lures on each corner low, straight off the stern cleat or base of the stanchion with a drop back loop on the snubber. Run two longer lines behind this, with the snubber still attached to the stern cleat but with a release clip off the stern rail or higher if possible. In the center, run the teaser in close, with your longest line on a release clip off the back stay or center of the arch. You can work around your self steering gear by attaching a line with a quick attach clip on the back. If you are uncomfortable running six lines, remove the inner two medium lure lines and shift those lures to the outer positions. Once you start running multiple lines you’ll be hooked. We’ve recently converted some old fishing poles to outriggers with taglines that give us even more spread adjustment.

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