I typically fish with 2 licenses in my boat about 90% of the time and the new rule for NY going back to 2 rods a person on Champlain fishing 4 lines it's important for me to be diverse rather than all the eggs in one basket fishing 4 riggers even if it's bumpy.
Diminishing Returns:
Back to an economics lesson learned at UVM. It's not about the cost of 2 vs. 4 riggers but rather the concept of "diminishing returns". That 1st candy bar tasted better than the 5th candy bar. With boats greater than 22 feet 4 riggers are fine and crews of 3 or 4 people. No problem there. The desire to look like a battle ship with 4 riggers and catching 30 cookie cutters no longer was the goal. If that is one's goal that is fine. Dragging 4 weights under the boat creates quite a disturbance that at times can reduce the chance of a big fish coming into the spread and hook up.
Vertical Integration vs. Horizontal integration:
Fishing with Lite Bites, Dipsy's, Big Jon discs, and Offshore inline boards have created a horizontal opportunity that enhances the chance for a bigger salmon on a more consistent basis. Vertical integration vs. horizontal integration another economic term as the metaphor here. By diversifying your spread horizontally East and West of the boats "Cone of Disturbance" is the goal.
Micro vs. Macro:
30 cookie cutters vs one 4-5 lb. salmon or bigger. Less is more! The trend has been larger lures for these bigger fish in the last few years. Different delivery systems used on a horizontal plane can be more productive for large fish. Something to think about when either deciding on adding a 3rd and 4th rigger or downsizing from 4 to 2 riggers.
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