??? How far back does a lure go on a bottom bouncer ???

[Average Joe]

Okay, another NOOB question. Again, be gentle.

I want to run some non-diving rapalas and shallow shad raps in deeper water on lac seul.

I have some bottom bouncers that feel like and ounce or two. Each is about 9 inches high.

How far back to a run a line to the lure so I don't get it snagged and lose an expensive lure???

Is there a better way to get these baits down deep to troll them?

Looking forward to your responses.

Avg. Joe

[bigfish1965]

I generally run them 3 feet back but if the situation warrants (like sandy bottom) I'll knock it down to 2 feet.

[Walli Wakker]

I dont think that it is as good a presentation behind a bottom bouncer. There are plenty of deep diving crankbaits that will get you down in deep water. If I still cant get deep enough I will put a 1/2 oz egg sinker two or three feet in front of the crank . This way I feel I can move faster and not reduce the baits action.

When fishing in deeper water I sometimes put a night crawler on the last treble hook. Seems like when they are deep the meat increases the number of srikes.

To each his own....Good Luck

[bigfish1965]

I do quite well with this set up. It allows you to use a crank at any depth and at any speed. A nice wide slow wobble from a jointed crank can really wake up river walleye! Hold it over and in the holes and let the current do the wrok.

[AlLindyy]

So you dont spook the fish 50-60ft should be just about right

[AlLindyy]

So you dont spook the fish 50-60ft should be just about right