Striped Bass Trolling help

Planning to troll for stripers in DWC/PortOfSac and need a few pointers..

1. I am usually a soak and chill bank fishermen, so I never really got into lures. Now that I have a Yak, I want to try trolling, but the only lures I have are 3 luckycraft sp100, 1 duo realis 120, 1 yozuri crystal minnow, 1 bucktail and 1 Daiwa SP minnow.. not sure if they would work as I'm trolling..

2. no downrigger on my yak, so should I get some deep divers? I was planning to just use a rubber core weight to drop my lure down a certain general amount, would that be sufficient?

3. Should I just aim for swimming lures? my brother has a Rapala BX Balsa swimmer in trout color which looks nice, would something like that do?

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Rapala_BX_Balsa_Extreme_Swimmer/descpage-RBXS.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwi-moBRDL4Omf9d_LndMBEiQAQtFf8-m90I0ndpkGdylobSthqunYcn28gAdSCvtHMyCNE6gaAlSF8P8HAQ#multiview

4. recommend me something, but please try to keep it around $15 or less.

5. Last thing, if any of you guys ever fished DWC.. what do you do when those BIG boats go by? the huge ones that drastically change the water level in 30 seconds


Thanks in Advance!

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First off, don't over think it.     A lot of those lures you have will do nicely.  If they worked for you from the bank, then the only difference while trolling would be do they run at the depth your trolling in or not.  I've heard people trolling white swimbaits there with success.  A rattle trap might be a good addition, lots of vibration works well in stained water.

I've been fishing out of the port for the last couple of weeks started early morning around 4am and finish before noon. I would troll a white swimbait and Yozuri crystal minnow clear and white with much success. Like Al said don't overthink it.

White swimbaits really seem to be the ticket out at the port, a single swimbait will get hit, however, the majority of my hook up come on an umbrella rig with 3 white swimbaits.  I have also hooked up using a shallow diving bombers with a worm trailer.  Try jigging at the bottom of the tide (bladerunner spoons $7-$8) have also worked well. 

John

Casting lipless crank baits is the only way I roll keeps you busy and you can cover lots of water. 

I have had a fair amount of success with a rattle trap that is white with a red head.  I have heard that this color combo is very popular.  If you are using a trout color or darker colored lure, adding a white rubber worm or white split tail worm to the tail hook can improve your chances.  YouTube "trolling for delta striper," and you can get some helpful info on setup and technique.

Okay, I'll throw my hat into the ring.

1. When I have trolled, I hooked up with a 3/4oz. Chrome and Blue Rat-L Trap, as well as a 3/4oz. Shad patterned Rattle lure. About $7. Get them with a red head if you can.
2. I also like those lures to toss and retrieve, as you would from shore. But Chrystal Minnows and Buck tails work too, with a white worm off one of the trebles at the bottom.
3. Where I'm at in San Pablo Bay, depth isn't an option or even worth it, IMO. I've taken many in 1 foot of water, so I don't need to troll that low.
4. I know some folks in the Delta region also work top water baits in the early AM. These can be fun, as you see the lures get hit at the surface.
5. They are everywhere, so don't fret to much and go get'em

Thanks for the advice guys, I have been reading them throughout the day and checking out youtube videos. I'll probably add a few deep divers to my package, but I'll remember not to stress too much if my lures arent hitting bottom lol.

Ditto to what most have said. You can't go wrong with a 3/4 oz. RatLTrap in chrome/blue, chrome/black, or white/red head, or a 6" white swimtail (like a Big Hammer) on a 1/2oz. jig head, or a chrome/blue deep diving Rebel tipped with a white 4" grub. Between those lures, you're set for nearly all instances. Just cover water, mind your fish finder, and pound the locations where you pick up marks. If something isn't working, dont be afraid to change it up until you key in on  what they're after that day. A little ProCure scent isn't a bad investment either. Good luck !

What to do when a ship goes by?  I have a video of a ship going down the channel that would freak you out.  If it were me i would bring in all my lines and stay somewhere in between the ship and the bank.  The bank gets hammered and is very turbulent.   There is plently of room to fish in the port and barge canal where you don't have to worry about the ships in the channel.  I worry more about those darn college kids rowing.  They literally aren't watching where they're going and think they own the place. 

Like mentioned... Rattle trap and umbrella rig

My go to striper box. Broken back rebels work Awsome for stripers. No weights needed, let out till it digs bottom then reel up a couple turns. Brighter neons when water is cloudy. Fishing these Bay Area style we put a white trailer worm on back treble hook. 

Duo realis are a hot ticket the 120 especially. Thing is as loud as they come.