Strolling Minnow: The technique

Cast or simply drop the bait back 40-80 ft (12-24 m), engage the trolling motor, and steer the bait through marked fish. Depth is controlled by line length and speed — count it down, then hold the rod still. Watch the line or the sonar for the bite; most takes just load the rod. A subtle lift-drop every so often triggers followers, but the fish usually want it dead-steady.

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