I do a lot of trolling for striped bass with the tube and worm and occasionally with bunker spoons. When trolling the tube and worm I like to troll 3 tubes at one time. Successfully trolling 3 lines at one time is much easier if you incorporate the right set of rod holders into your trolling strategy.
Bill Pupecki, a local Cape Codder, has helped solve the problem of tangled lines by creating rod holders that conveniently flip up for easy removal from the holder. In addition, when trolling his rod holders do a nice job of positioning the rod tip as far away from the boat as possible which keeps the tubes as far as possible away from one another.
This makes it easy to run a third line down the center of the boat. I still wouldn't advise making sharp hair pin turns while trolling 3 lines, however with the rods positioned out from each side of the boat, you can rest assured that you can troll 3 lines in a straight line without dealing with tangles.
Over the long haul being able to get that third line in the water will undoubtedly lead to more big bass hitting the deck of your boat.
There are many rod holders on the market today, so you may ask why choose Bill's. Well, I see a few important reasons to support Bill:
1)Â The rod holders have the ability to flip up, which comes in handy when trying to remove the rod from the rod holder with a fish on the line.
2)Â His rod holders are made of the highest quality material and are handmade assuring longevity.
3)Â Most importantly Bill is a local Cape Codder and I'm all about supporting local entrepreneurs.
If you're interested in learning more about Bill's rod holders, I would recommend reaching out to Bill directly at:
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508-662-8289
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