Trolling (fishing)
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Trolling is a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water at a consistent, low speed. This may be behind a moving boat, or by slowly
Artist's conception of tuna trolling operation, using outriggers to tow multiple trolling lines and give the appearance of schooling fish
"Trolling for blue fish" lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1866
Fishing lures are made in various creative designs like this top-water lure.
Aluminium bass boat with trolling motor
Trolling motor
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A trolling motor is a self-contained marine propulsion unit that includes an electric motor, propeller and control system, and is affixed to an angler's boat, either at the bow or stern. A gasoline-po
Trolling (fishing)
…for commercial fishing. Trolling from a moving boat involves moving quite slowly through the water. This can be accomplished with the use of a special trolling motor. Multiple lines are often used, and outriggers can be used to spread the lines more widely and reduce their chances of tangling. Downriggers can also…
Diagram of a hand-controlled trolling motor
Diagram of a foot-controlled trolling motor