Setting Up For Spring Rockfish Trolling with Captain Mark Galasso

[@smoseley32]

Cool video. Thanks for putting it together. I'm not sure I understand why the lines attached the planer line don't bunch up together. What keeps them spaced apart? Thanks.

[@CaptMikeMashino]

they are set out 7 bars back each and then one might be 7 bars out the next will be 5 bars back the next 3 bars back... so the first line will really be out 140' the next line will be 120' then the closest line will be 100' out

[@Craigzy1]

I understand the different lengths of line to set the baits behind the boat but how do the clips not all just travel out to the end of the planer board line and bunch up?

[@CaptMikeMashino]

because once you set them out your 7 bars then let them out to the right or left they wont move due to the reel not allowing them

[@CaptMikeMashino]

because once you clip the line to the clip it can only go as far as you let it slide down the line and you let each line down a different length

[@Craigzy1]

Right, I realized that after watching again. I guess it was kind of a dumb question, but thanks for answering anyway.

[@alantrico]

How do you determine how deep the umbrella rigs run?

[@CaptMikeMashino]

the umbrella rigs will only be down in the water 10' maybe without any weights because they are 7 bars back

[@seancurtin6572]

How much weight should I use on the parachutes

[@muzikmanernie]

how often do you have to change the 200lbs line for pulling the planer boards?

[@jonathanwise4252]

U don't run deep drops off the back corners?we run wire lines with 3 way tandem rigs with a teardrop 16 oz or so sinker.they run straight down

[@fredrock2898]

Where can I buy the custom rods you are using for your planner boards and what would I call that rod when asking for it? What Penn reels are you using on them? Thank you.

[@legaseasportfishing5372]

Search for either Dredge Rods or planer rods.

[@benernest7896]

I heard him say Senator reels. They're old but well made. I have some Senator 113h 4/0 that are a good size for striper trolling so I would think you'd want much larger reels for planer boards.

[@Clambelly]

Seems incredibly complicated way to fish. I grew up in Montauk, never saw anyone troll more than 2 wire line rods, umbrella or parachute rigs. Offshore trolling for tuna most charter boats maxed out with 4 rods off the stern, 1 center line, and 2 lines on outriggers: total 7 lines offshore. I cannot understand why trolling inshore, anyone would need planer boards and more than 2 rods in the water when trolling for striped bass ... please explain. Thanks.

[@rugbyslug]

The conditions on the Bay are very different... I don't know the answer, but that may have something to do with it.

[@Clambelly]

thanks for the reply .... perhaps the fish do not school as tightly in the bay ...

[@rickstout7626]

I have seen charter boats troll 24 rods on the planer boards and stern .....they got to catch 1 fish per person on board to have happy customers !