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July 7, 1996 Outdoors Tip: LeBlanc's eight-line method proves effectiveBy Dave Richey / The Detroit News The late Homer LeBlanc of St. Clair Shores has been acknowledged by North
American anglers as a legendary fisherman. He developed a muskie-trolling method
many years ago that remains the technique of choice for most Lake St. Clair
muskie anglers.
He learned that muskies hit well in or near the boat's prop wash, and designed a particular sequence of rod placement so lures would cover the water. The diagram outlines rod positions so all lures work properly: * The Nos. 1 and 5 rods, on the port and starboard sides, are long lines with 70 feet of line from rod tip to lure. Bucktail spinners are used on sunny days. * The Nos. 2 and 6 rods are set up amidship on the port and starboard sides, and the rod tips are angled down and toward the stern. A lure like the Swim Whizz is hooked with a snap swivel through the deepest line tie and is trolled four feet behind the stern. Use enough weight to hold it down in the turbulent prop wash. * The Nos. 3 and 7 rods are positioned along the port and starboard gunwales near the stern, and are angled straight out each side. A 4- to 5-oz. keel sinker is used to hold the lure two feet below the surface and about 25 behind the boat. * The Nos. 4 and 8 rods are placed off the stern and angled slightly in toward the motor. Use a 6- to 8-oz. lead weight and deep-running lures, and place each lure about 15 feet behind the boat in the prop wash. Michigan law states that one angler can use two rods, so four persons would need to be on a boat for eight lines to be used simultaneously. LeBlanc learned that muskies often cruise in the top five feet of water, and all lures are fished at this level. Popular lures are the Creek Chub Pikie Minnow, Swim Whizz and Swim Zag. Magnum Rapalas also work, as do a variety of big bucktails. July often produces good muskie fishing, and this trolling tactic is a proven winner. Copyright 1996, The Detroit News |
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