But, sometimes there's a better way. Trolling tactics cover more water and is faster than jigging. That can be important when walleyes and saugers are on the move early in the year and in the fall. Trolling also works when the fish are spread over large flats in summer. More fish will see your lure or live bait and that ups the odds of success.
Some experts also believe that trolling yields bigger fish than jigs do, on average.
Get the lead out Trolling with leadcore line can often be the key. Current creates control problems for flat line trolling with monofilament. True, leadcore will bow some. Its smaller diameter creates less water resistance. Attach a 10-foot leader directly to the leadcore or with a barrel swivel.