OrangePeal wrote:
I was thing about that too adbatt. How does the length change the speed?
Are there enough currents to make a difference in speed on the bay, yes in some areas. Last yr. we found a 1.5 mph current in a couple of areas. The speed/temp probe is now a must have on our boat.
Safe Fishing First,
Jack
you need to account for line stretch, also lures work effectivlyat certain distances and line thickness. you will reach a maximum depth say at 150 feet after that the lure will rise, its pure physics your line reaches its apex. which is a curve unless you have a weight or dipsey then this changes , but when flat lining you need to find out the best operating length with the lure you are using. there is a book on this. for example a reef runner deep diver 10lb. line at 150 feet = 18.5 feet this is the maximum operating lead after this it wil. slowly rise. this comes from years of expierience trolling the great lakes just tryin to help out remember on a good day your the best fisherman on a bad day your a bum lol. being consistant is the key .