Best Mid Depth Trolling Reel

Brian M reported catching Northern Pike using the Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') technique and Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel on Lotus Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Trolling weed lines in 14’ on steep contours dropping quickly into the basin. "

Catawba Tuna reported catching Walleye using the Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') technique and Daiwa Lexa Line Counter Casting Reel - EOL on Lake Erie. Additional comments from this report: "Trolling high in the water column in the top ten feet over 26’-28’ of water in the western basin of Lake Erie. Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerks in size 12 were best. Tennessee Shad and Purple Perch were good baits this day. Speed was 0.9 - 1.2 gps."

Eric Scrivner reported catching Trout using the Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') technique and Daiwa Lexa Line Counter Casting Reel - EOL on Lake Superior. Additional comments from this report: "Late spring this year—the ice is just coming off near the Apostle Islands and the brown trout are up shallow in the big lake! Trolling in-line planer boards with stickbaits caught all the fish, nothing hit the leadcore with spoons. Water temp was 34-35 F, had to break some skim ice on the way out, and most fish were in about 10 ft of water. "

Bushido Outdoors reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') technique and Daiwa Tatula MQ LT Spinning Reel on Wapogasset Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Introducing the ultimate finesse setup for targeting big bass and walleye—Z-Man Jerk ShadZ paired with the game-changing Core Tackle Hover Rig! The 1/8oz Core Tackle hover jig head with a 3/0 hook buries inside your soft plastic, delivering unmatched natural action. Unlike standard jig heads that dive head-first, this design keeps your bait suspended for a realistic, irresistible presentation. Tested and proven on Wapogasset Lake, this setup dominated rocky humps and weedy structures in 10-20 feet of water. With or without forward-facing sonar, you can hover just above cover and trigger aggressive strikes. A simple steady retrieve with light jerks is all it takes to land quality fish. Don’t sleep on this setup—it’s the only rig you’ll need for a full day of action. Upgrade your game with the Core Tackle Hover Rig and Z-Man Jerk ShadZ today!"

infliktedlures reported catching Walleye using the Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') technique and Daiwa Tatula MQ LT Spinning Reel on Ball Club Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Troll at 1.4 mph."