BY EAST SIDE GUIDE SERVICE LLC
shows how to rig the Tadpole for targeting off shore steelhead during the
summer months.
The Off Shore Tackle OR36 Series #1 Tadpole is something I’ve been using a lot to successfully target steelhead in the upper water column. For all the walleye guys out there that troll spoons, this is a great way to get most from your walleye equipment.
I use my walleye reels, loaded with 16 pound test mono with a soft 8mm bead and snap on the end of the main line. Then I connect that to an OR36 #1 size Tadpole Diving Weight, add a swivel, 6 ft fluorocarbon leader, and finally a snap, then add your favorite walleye spoon. I run this setup anywhere from 45 ft to 100 ft behind my OR12 Side Planer boards.
Hope this is helpful for guys looking to try something new without breaking the bank on new tackle!
Editor’s Note: Jesse at East Side Guide Service can be reached by either Facebook@eastsideguideservicellc or email eastsideguideservicellc@gmail.com.
