Speader Bar set up

[JOKER256]

Im new to blue ocean fishing and have heard using a spreader bar helps out alot. My question is how do you set one up and run it? Thanks

[snowranger]

This thread should get you started...

Spreaderbar thoughts ?

[clt_capt]

Here are a few very amusing videos on rigging bars...

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...ing-video.html

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...ion-46273.html

You can also do a search (upper right corner) for spreader bars, squid chains, etc

[JOKER256]

thanks for the quick response and information

[NJPete]

Rainbow spreader bars, the more the merrier. 'nough said....

[JOKER256]

dont laugh to hard but there is only one lure with the hook correct. I know dumb question but please bare with me haha

[BuffaloHunter]

dont laugh to hard but there is only one lure with the hook correct. I know dumb question but please bare with me haha

Yes, one hook in the last lure in the middle leader. No stupid questions, its only stupid not to ask

[DropinBack]

Some people put more then one hook in them... but most stick with one...

[TOMMYV]

dont laugh to hard but there is only one lure with the hook correct. I know dumb question but please bare with me haha

Joker256, look at the thread using spreader bars, ask any questions you need to. Everbody's is here to help out!

[gradyfish265]

Troll identical size and color off your outriggers, mixing and matching is not as productive, if you troll a 3rd and want to mix it up run that down the middle. Having different colored bars out or different sizes makes your spread look funny and in return is less productive. As for how to troll them, if they are splash bars with birds on them, you want them to run in the water to splash, otherwise the bar should be at OUT of the water, too many guys troll them too low or too far back and they drag in the water, this really kills the action, and can also make them spin. If you troll squid bars, I highly recommend floats inside the squid, especially if your a novice to using them. Allows them to float if you slow down, not only can this provoke other strikes, but it helps keep your hooked up fish from tangling with the bar since it is up on top, ones without floats sink therefore needing to be pulled in and out of the way. I also perfer the action of a foam filled squid better, gives the body a better more uniform shape and they seem to stand up to bites better having some substance. Green and rainbow are big in the NE, purple in low light or overcast days. Blue and white or purple are great for billfish typically, but also work for tuna. Match the hatch, if your inshore use 6" squid, 9" offshore, and if going after giants, maybe 12" or bigger at times. Also, green machines and mini mambas are a great addition to the spread. Having a good spring to the bar works best I find, more action to the lures, stiffer bars don't work as well in the NE atleast.