Slow Trolling for King Mackerel By setting the telescoping pole at 0 or 10 degrees, this places the bait off to the side 7' 6", and keeps the line close to the water. This prevents the line from being blown in the wind and decreases tangles. Tournament fishermen have placed Menhaden oil drip tubes at the end of the telescoping pole which creates an oil slick that does not mix with gas exhaust. The Menhaden oil entices the kings to strike the bait on the SideRigger.

Offshore Trolling By adding two SideRiggers to any boat you can troll two more lines. Bait placement and bait depth can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the angle of the telescoping pole. Also the SideRigger can be positioned close to the stern or amidship to improve the bait placement. The SideRigger can be used in conjunction with outriggers, downriggers or by themselves.

High Speed Trolling By setting the telescoping pole at -10 or 0 degrees the line is close to the surface, not up in the air 15 feet as with outriggers. The lure does not have to be placed so far back with the Sidergger. More importantly, the lure is off to the side of the prop wash in clean water where it can be clearly viewed from underneath.

Chunking By setting the telescoping pole at 10, 0, -10 or -20, degrees you can spread your lines apart and adjust bait placement. This helps prevent crossed lines prior to the strike and when the strike happens. In addition, the angler has two more lines in their chunking drift.

Pitching Baits By varying the setting on the telescoping pole, the pole is kept just above the surface. The angle placement of the SideRiggers on either side of the boat can prevent the baits from getting tangled. By using a 5 foot leader on your live bait with the Siderigger the bait is kept in the strike zone allowing the angler more free time.

Trolling for Stripers Striper fisherman have the need to get the line out and low to the water. The SideRigger accomplishes this as well as increasing the trolling spread.