Cast the VT and ‘count it down’ to the required depth and retrieve at a constant wind, keeping the lure parallel to the surface. This technique also works well in a vertical retrieve.
2. Hopping
This technique requires constant lifting and pausing of the rod tip to allow the lure to rise and fall like a wounded bait fish. This technique can achieved excellent results by fishing along the bottom or by fishing contours of the bottom. For suspended fish, try a hopping action with the above constant retrieve to turn lip-tight fish active.
3. Dredging
This technique works in both salt and fresh water. Cast the VT and free-spool it to the bottom, slowly wind it through the structure on the bottom with the occasional hop or pause to entice a bite (weed, sand, snags or reef).
Recommended Outfit
Spinning outfits between 6 to 12lb
2000 to 3000 size reel
Bait casting outfits between 6 to 14lb
Colour Choice
As a general rule, use natural baitfish colours on fine days and in clear water, and bright colours on overcast days and in muddy waters.
