Lure depth

[Takem]

Anyone know approximate trolling depth of some popular lures. Obviously the amount of line you have out plays a big role and speed but I have no idea how deep a tsunami swim shad runs or a sinking diawa sp minnow. Best way would be to watch my depth finder and feel when I bump bottom but if anyone knows I'd like to hear.

[tech11165]

There is a book on this ; kind of expensive though. I use an app called precision trolling. Depending on lure it will tell you. You have to buy each type though.

[J.A. Veil]

The running depth of a lure depends on many factors including:

- weight of lure
- length of line
- speed of vessel (if trolling) or retrieve (if casting)
- shape of the lure, including features like an angled bill in the front or spinner blades
- thickness and buoyancy of the line (mono vs. braid)
- the angle between the rod tip and the water


I often troll in relatively shallow water and do need to pay attention to the lure depth in order to keep from hitting the bottom. If I am trolling along in 7' depth and come up on a 3.5' shoal, I can turn away or try one of these measures (I have used all three at different times):

- pedal or paddle faster until I am out of the shallows
- swap out the current lure for a lighter one
- raise the rod tip higher to change the angle between rod tip and lure. I have even gone so far as to take a rod out of the rod holder and lift it above my head until I am out of the shallows.

When casting for pickerel in the winter, I often fish in 1' to 3' depth. If I find I am hitting bottom (I can tell by seeing the lure covered with slime) I can follow similar practices:
- reel faster
- raise the rod tip
- change to a lighter lure or a lure with more resistance (e.g. a spinner) that runs higher in the water column.

[D3NAL1]

The running depth of a lure depends on many factors including:

- weight of lure
- length of line
- speed of vessel (if trolling) or retrieve (if casting)
- shape of the lure, including features like an angled bill in the front or spinner blades
- thickness and buoyancy of the line (mono vs. braid)
- the angle between the rod tip and the water


I often troll in relatively shallow water and do need to pay attention to the lure depth in order to keep from hitting the bottom. If I am trolling along in 7' depth and come up on a 3.5' shoal, I can turn away or try one of these measures (I have used all three at different times):

- pedal or paddle faster until I am out of the shallows
- swap out the current lure for a lighter one
- raise the rod tip higher to change the angle between rod tip and lure. I have even gone so far as to take a rod out of the rod holder and lift it above my head until I am out of the shallows.

When casting for pickerel in the winter, I often fish in 1' to 3' depth. If I find I am hitting bottom (I can tell by seeing the lure covered with slime) I can follow similar practices:
- reel faster
- raise the rod tip
- change to a lighter lure or a lure with more resistance (e.g. a spinner) that runs higher in the water column.

Couldnt have said it better