3 ways on rock piles

  • epick4
    Posts: 25
    #1241341

    I read often, but rarely post as I am just beginning to learn about walleye fishing. In the spirit of sharing as has been shared with me, I offer an idea that worked very well on an Ontario Lake. My fishing partner wanted to troll the deeper 18-24′ rock piles during mid-day as he thought the ‘eyes were hanging in by the rocks. His plan called for 3ways to a heavy drop sinker and a floating spinner rig. We crept stealthily forward with electric troller trying to keep lines completely vertical to avoid wedging the sinker in the rocks. We held our pole and the braided lines allowed us to feel our way along bottom. Fishes on! Big Fun!

    We fishing into the evening, then by the light of a moon so full it seemed milky light was pouring into the glass-covered lake. Loons called like guards on their watch making an “10 o’clock and all is clear” assurance.

    Charlie “Turk” Gierke
    Hudson Wisconsin
    Posts: 1020
    #946938

    Sounds great!
    I have a lot of experience with this set up. I will say that there are many times straight vertical will not catch fish and you need not only a 45 degree but a 60 degree angle to get bite, especially on pressured fish. The key is to keep the boat exactly in the same depth and maintain speed.
    Thanks for the story, hope summer get here soon!
    Keep catchin’
    Turk

    moxie
    Sioux City,IA
    Posts: 874
    #1161612

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    I read often, but rarely post as I am just beginning to learn about walleye fishing. In the spirit of sharing as has been shared with me, I offer an idea that worked very well on an Ontario Lake. My fishing partner wanted to troll the deeper 18-24′ rock piles during mid-day as he thought the ‘eyes were hanging in by the rocks. His plan called for 3ways to a heavy drop sinker and a floating spinner rig. We crept stealthily forward with electric troller trying to keep lines completely vertical to avoid wedging the sinker in the rocks. We held our pole and the braided lines allowed us to feel our way along bottom. Fishes on! Big Fun!

    We fishing into the evening, then by the light of a moon so full it seemed milky light was pouring into the glass-covered lake. Loons called like guards on their watch making an “10 o’clock and all is clear” assurance.



    Will this 3 way work also if your not trolling but casting into some current with maybe a heavier sinker?

    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    #1161637

    Sounds like a great time.

    Personally, I would use a bottom bouncer in this situation as it tends to go thru rocks & boulders better than a 3-way.

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3682
    #1161648

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    Will this 3 way work also if your not trolling but casting into some current with maybe a heavier sinker?


    I learned this as the Wolf River Rig back in the late 60’s.A 6 to 8 inch dropper to your sinker ,4 to 6 ft. Line to an original floating rap.Toss it out and slowly bring it in using the lift,float and drop method.
    I have used it on many road trips where towing a boat wasn’t part of the plan.

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    #1161710

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    Sounds like a great time.

    Personally, I would use a bottom bouncer in this situation as it tends to go thru rocks & boulders better than a 3-way.


    x2 Caught all my big fish in Canada with that setup right there. Mine have been on all raps though, but may have to bring some spinners with me this year!!

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