Rockfish Trolling Speed

[F16TJ]

Going out tomorrow for the last time before I put the boat to bed for the winter. I've been meaning to ask the question, but have never gotten around to it. What is the proper speed (in knots) for trolling for Rockfish in the Bay? Thanks in advance.

TJ

[John Rogers]

2.5-3knots works for me

[F16TJ]

2.5-3knots works for me

Thanks, John, I appreciate the reply.

TJ

[flatbottom]

2.8 for the large

[brad regan 01]

3 knots does the job

[tolmaz]

2.5-3knots works for me

Thats a good speed....I do slow down a little as the water gets colder.....If you are trolling and see fish on the meter...bump it in to neutral for a couple seconds then back in gear...do that a couple times....the lures will sink and give a little different look that will sometimes trigger a hit

[megabite]

As slow as your boat will go.

[Hatterized]

and if trolling with the current a 5 gallon bucket tied off to a stern cleat will slow ya down unlike a sea anchor which can become a tangled mess when trolling

[John Rogers]

Thats a good speed....I do slow down a little as the water gets colder.....If you are trolling and see fish on the meter...bump it in to neutral for a couple seconds then back in gear...do that a couple times....the lures will sink and give a little different look that will sometimes trigger a hit

Your right about that great info, i do that with the bluefin as well