Trolling for Perch
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- Light trolling rod 2.1–2.4 m
- Mainline
- Mono 0.25 mm or braid 0.15 mm
Lures / bait
- Small crankbaits 5–9 cm (Rapala Shad Rap, Salmo Hornet)
- Spinners size 4–5
Season
Summer–autumn
Time of day
Dawn, dusk
Pro tip
Troll along reef and reed edges at 2–4 knots. Run two rods at different depths.