Best Shallow Trolling Reel
Omnia collects thousands of detailed fishing reports from anglers across the country to power our local recommendations. Here are the top Reels recommendations for using the Trolling Shallow (0-9') technique mentioned in fishing reports from anglers near you.
Daiwa Lexa Line Counter Casting Reel - EOL
$169.99 – $219.99

Reported by
Jason G
Leech Lake (MN)

Reported by
Catawba Tuna
Lake Erie
Catawba Tuna reported catching Walleye using the Trolling Shallow (0-9') technique and Daiwa Lexa Line Counter Casting Reel - EOL on Lake Erie. Additional comments from this report: "Great morning trolling Thanksgiving weekend on Lake Erie out of Port Clinton. Water temps in the upper 30’s and the walleye were feeding big time. Targeting the top ten feet of the water column for active fish over 30-40’ depths! Husky Jerks, Flicker Minnows and Dead Eye crank baits were all getting chewed on that morning!"
Lew's Custom Speed Spool SLP Casting Reel - EOL
$179.95

Reported by
Nonstop Panic Outdoors
Lake Erie
Nonstop Panic Outdoors reported catching Walleye using the Trolling Shallow (0-9') technique and Lew's Custom Speed Spool SLP Casting Reel - EOL on Lake Erie. Additional comments from this report: "Went out to fish for some nighttime walleye fishing for the first time this year. Ended up launching out of Buffalo and kept going over a waypoint that there was some history with because the fish pushed bait against this secluded area and the bite was on fire. Highly recommend this gear."
Shimano Curado K Casting Reel - EOL
$199.99

Reported by
Matthew Mattingly
Herrington Lake (KY)
Matthew Mattingly reported catching White Bass using the Trolling Shallow (0-9') technique and Shimano Curado K Casting Reel - EOL on Herrington Lake. Additional comments from this report: "The White Bass/ Hybrid run is starting on Herrington Lake. Spent the afternoon trolling anywhere from 5-20ft following river channels with a Rapala Shad Rap, various colors depending on water color. Lots of fun and easy fishing"
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Jason G reported catching Walleye using the Trolling Shallow (0-9') technique and Daiwa Lexa Line Counter Casting Reel - EOL on Leech Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Flat line trolling shad raps in 10-15’ of water. Targeted fish on side imaging and then tried to drive over them to position our baits near the fish. Rock to sand transitions held more fish today."