Tips from the water.
Practical trolling guides for South African ski boat anglers: which lures, colours, speeds and seasons work for dorado, couta, wahoo and tuna.
Best Trolling Lures for Dorado in South Africa
Where to find dorado, which diving minnow colours they hit, and how fast to troll for them off KZN and Mozambique.
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Couta Fishing Guide: Lures, Colours and Trolling Tips
How to catch couta (king mackerel) on trolled lures in South Africa: where they hold, which diving minnows to use, speed, traces and colours.
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Diving Minnow vs Lipless Guzz Lure: Which to Troll When
The difference between diving minnows and lipless high-speed Guzz lures, which fish each one targets and the trolling speed each needs.
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Lure Colours for Clear vs Dirty Water: A Simple Guide
Which trolling lure colours to use in clear blue water, green water, dirty water and low light, with a simple rule you can use on the boat.
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Wahoo Lures and Trolling Speeds: How to Catch Wahoo
How to target wahoo off Sodwana, St Lucia and Mozambique: where they hunt, high-speed vs normal trolling, the best colours and why you need wire.
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When to Use Glow Lures: Dawn, Dusk and Dirty Water
Glow-in-the-dark trolling lures catch fish when the light is low. When to use them, how to charge them and which glow colours to pick.
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