[IAMMAC]

Same as spider rigging I guess,,, except off the side of the boat.

I've seen that a lot.  As I fished the other day with my 6 1/2ft pole off the front side trolling not very deep I wondered how many fish weren't biting mine because my lure was so close to the boat.  I guess I could use my 14' or 16' but man those are a struggle to work with if in a snag area.

I don't know how you mark your line or judge how deep you are. Here is what I do: Use thicker "carpet or button" thread. In snaggy areas look to see how deep it is to the brush. Tie a Bobber stop knot http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/bobber-stopper-knot/ at that depth. As you are fishing,,, if you don't snag up let out a little line WATCH THE KNOT! If you DO snag up,, wind IN a little line. I have had the best results (north of island) with my knot at the SECOND eyelet. This knot can be slid if needed,,, just wet it. When I was at a seminar held by Art C. He said to mark your line (for trolling) with a black magic marker at 50 feet so you can get back to the right depth ASAP. The mark is hard to see. I pre tie my knots at home. One knot at 15 feet and one knot at 40 ft. These knots are easier to see than a mark on the line. AND,,, if you break off,,, or find a constant depth,, you can slip the knot to be at your rod tip for the right depth. One more advantage of the knot,,, you can add a slip bobber and you are at the right depth right NOW. Here is the slip bobber that I found to be the cat's a__. http://www.gapen.com/Gapen_Bobber_Anne_Float_p/float-anne.htm These can be attached or removed without re-tieing your rig. I use the bigger float,, just add a little more wt so just the top bulb is above water,,, and the line slips through faster. So it's bobber on to fish out farther or bobber off to straight line fish. Hope this helps.

I love those bobbers! I can only find them in WI or IL unless I order them online!