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Most anglers are not really familiar with the art of trolling. This relatively simple fishing technique consists of trailing a lure in the water behind a slow moving boat. For a successful fishing trip, however, there are a few more tricks you should know about this technique. First of all, as well as varying your trolling speed, it is imperative to change the boat's direction from time to time. Your boat's trajectory should never be in a straight line. For example, sometimes you should head into the wind, while at other times you should have your back to the wind or simply go against the current. In other words, try to present your lure from every possible angle. The aim is to cover as much of the body of water as possible but to do it without falling into a pattern. In concrete terms, travelling in loops is a great way to cover the fishing area, because the depth of your lures will fluctuate with the varying tension on your line as you change directions. Even better results can be obtained by going round in circles, the diameter of which should be appropriate for the size of the vessel. This method allows your lure to change depth on a regular basis. The resulting changes in line tension give a more natural movement to the lure, rendering it more attractive to hungry fish. Happy fishing!
