Understanding each of the items will help in setting up most other outrigger systems. When using taglines a smooth-surfaced material such as nylon is used to allow the tagline return to run up and down smoothly. Leader material of around lb to lb will usually last around two years exposed to the sun and weather. The tensioning cord can be any system that does the job such as stretched shock cord or a rope and jam cleat.
When the outrigger is being used the halyard and tagline should be within easy reach of the crew. This can mean it will be in the way at other times such as when fighting fish, getting on and off the boat, or accessing the side of the boat. It is therefore advisable to be able to stow the tensioning cord out of the way, for example on the outrigger base by using a clip to hold it in place.
The system is based on gravity; the higher the angle of the rigger the more effective tagline returns can be and the lighter the weight needed. If the riggers are straight out at degrees to the boat, returns may not be effective. Using silicone grease on the main halyard and tagline can lessen friction and increase the tagline return's effectiveness.
To make the tagline system almost automatic we incorporate a tagline return into the rigging of the tagline. When the tagline is connected, the trolling line is let out, and the return rides up the outrigger halyard as the tagline takes up the weight of the lure. After a strike, the return slides down the running line pulling in the tagline. The danger of not using a return is that after a strike the tagline is free to whip all over the place with the risk of tangling in the fishing lines and around the outrigger and halyard and to retrieve the tagline by pulling down the main halyard takes valuable time.
The tagline return simply eliminates these problems. Vid 2. The tagline should be quite strong, at least twice the breaking strain of the line class used, in most cases nylon of around lb is used, although when trolling small lures lighter ones that will not sag may be preferable.
The length of the tagline is not critical, but it should be long enough to reach the tip of the rod you are going to attach the line to.
As mentioned earlier the longer the tagline the less drop back. A practical length is the distance from the tip of the outrigger to the middle of the stern. This allows the tagline to be used on any rod on that side of the boat. Firstly it stops the tagline slipping through the tagline return and secondly to slow down the recoil of the tagline after a strike. There are many types of clips that can do the job, but they can be dangerous as the recoil can be severe and a clip flung through the air can have a quite devastating impact on persons or property.
If clips are used, a large styrene foam ball should be used to try and slow the recoil down. Clips and a large ball can add weight to the tagline which may cause it to sag, especially when using light lures with low drag. A length of cord has a negligible weight which results in the tagline laying more in line with the lure. Using a piece of cord also has the benefit of seeing if the lure is spinning, creating line twist which can cause the line to twist up the tag cord.
If you use a clip the twisted line may go unnoticed resulting in weakened line and busted line for no apparent reason or it may tangle around the clip causing abrasion or nicks in the line.
Using heavy tackle with high release setting on the tagline there can be quite large forces on the tagline and main halyard which will attempt to pull the halyard down. The clip will also hold the main halyard in any position, for example, if running the halyard and tagline halfway down the outrigger. Alternative methods include simply tying a rubber band around both strands of the main halyard above the small pulley. This prevents the tagline from blowing in the wind preventing undue wear and also stops the tagline twisting around the main halyard.
Note the back of the eyebolt has epoxy to smooth it off so that lines that cross over the rigger are not damaged by the thread and nut that would otherwise be exposed. Below the upper cork ball is the connection point where the main halyard end loops join via a very small shackle. The tagline is also connected to this shackle. By using a small shackle it is quite easy to insert other types of release mechanisms to replace the tagline.
The lower cork ball is held in place by tying it to the small connection shackle. This ball prevents the tagline return from getting caught up on the halyard and tagline joining loops.
Once you have mastered the use of individual outrigger halyards and taglines you may wish to increase lure adjustment Fig 1 possibilities by adding extra halyards Fig 2 and taglines to each rigger. Just keep in mind that using these extra adjustments means it not only takes more time to set up the lure pattern, it also takes more time to retrieve them when a fish has hooked up. Once you have mastered multiple halyards and taglines you can also have an option of running multiple tag ends on each tagline.
Fig 3. To get the most height on your outriggers opt for the longest outriggers, there are several carbon fiber options to choose from that are both light and stiff. Also, consider looking out for bases that offer adjustment of height and rake. TIP: If you have a T-top, mount your outriggers from it, it will give you an extra 6 feet of height. Optimal Trolling Speed is an imaginary number.
There is no such thing. Different sized boats and motors , different conditions, all make handing out a knot number impossible. However, even peak natural bait trolling speed presents a challenge for small boat fishing. The prop wash on a small boat is longer than on big boats. The width of prop-wash to width of boat is just wider, percentage wise, on smaller boats. Your lures and rigging cannot be the same as on big boats, your leader should be lighter and shorter.
Legendary lure-maker and fishing house-hold name Peter Pakula, has been featured in Marlin Magazine, Hooked Up Magazine and Get Game, advices to adjust lures and lines for small boats:. For 6, 8 and 10kg tackle: Leaders are 7', doubles 11' to lb For 15 and24kg tackle: Leaders are 12', doubles 19' to lb For 37 and 60kg tackle: Leaders are 17', doubles 19' to lb". While you can hire someone to do this for you, with a little sound measuring you should be able to do this yourself.
Hard top: Use TopGun bases that place the rigger control below the top. Be sure to take the T-top slope into account. Boats with more than a degree drop should include an angled wedge to keep the riggers level.
Locate each outrigger base on your hardtop at least 2 or 3 feet in front of the most forward gunwale rod holder inside the aft cockpit and 3 to 5 inches inside the edge of the hardtop.
You need to make sure that your bases are symmetrical — on the same place on every side of your boat. Check underneath for possible interference with wires, dome lights or structural supports. Once you completed this step, mark the four mounting holes on the base with your marking pencil.
Mount Bases Turn every base by turning the knozzle and using the locking lever located on the outside, drill holes and bolt the base. On solid tops: Use a small five-sixteenth inch bit to drill every hole. Add an extra bead of sealant, then begin bolting your base with the required hardware washer, bolts, etc. Your plastic washer placed between the base and the top of an outrigger washer will prevent corrosion. Cored Tops: Drill every hole with one seven-sixteenth-inch bit.
This is probably the easiest part of installing your outrigger, but make sure the telescoping poles perfect for small boat outriggers is completely drawn back. Begin by inserting your an locking clip in the foundation at the bottom of every pole.
Make sure that the sections clip can align in the opening at the bottom end of your outrigger pole. After that, insert the bottom pole portion in base of the outrigger so the section clip of your lock button goes into the opening inside the base. The outrigger kit should come complete with all the necessary rigging items, such as snap swivels, cords crimps, a carabiner, and a binding chord with a crystal circle. While this is probably the most challenging part of installing the fishing outrigger on your boat, the kit should come with instructions on how to attach the hardware.
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