Master the art of trolling during your yacht charter with our expert guide. From equipment selection to prime locations, learn how to maximize your fishing success while sailing the Virgin Islands.
Essential Equipment:
- Rigged ballyhoo (with or without plastic skirts)
- Feather jigs (blue/white or green/yellow)
- Silver spoons
- Bibbed lures (Rapala style)
Best Practices:
- Match speed to conditions and location
- Slower speeds (2-3 knots) around headlands and rocky outcrops
- Higher trolling speed (5-7 knots) in open water
- Ask your captain about local hotspots and features
Prime Locations:
- Near rocky outcrops
- Around headlands
- Along drop-offs
- Open water channels
Target Species:
- Mahi Mahi
- Wahoo
- Tuna
- Mackerel
Expert Tips:
- Most productive while sailing
- Watch for bird activity
- Best results during morning hours
- Follow channel edges