Sanlo provides bulk stainless steel cable and manufactures engineered stainless steel cable assemblies for commercial fishing applications such as trolling. Trolling is a method of fishing used by commercial and recreational anglers all over the world due to its adaptability in both fresh and saltwater environments. It allows fishermen to cover a wide area of water by boat, targeting fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel. Here is a closer look at how our stainless steel cable helps make this process possible.

In its simplest form, trolling is performed by casting individual cables into the water from a vessel. In order to target specific species of fish, anglers adjust the depth and spacing of the cables to increase their chances of catching the desired fish. Cables can be adjusted to either uniform or varied lengths depending on operator preferences. As the boat drags the lines through the water with lures attached to the ends, fish become attracted to the bait, chasing after it as if it is prey.

Trolling boats vary in size, shape, and capacity, which impacts their trolling technique. Larger vessels are often equipped with outriggers, which allow the ship to deploy multiple trolling cables simultaneously, and downriggers, which maintain the depth of the cables and lures. By trolling multiple lines at once, anglers can catch large quantities of fish without using nets, which is a different technique called trawling.

Trolling lines are typically made of stainless steel because it can withstand harsh environments. The salt content of seawater is highly corrosive, which can rust and degrade other forms of metal significantly faster than it will impact stainless steel. Even prolonged exposure to freshwater sources such as lakes and ponds can shorten the cycle life of other cables. That is why we recommend using stainless steel cable from Sanlo, the market leader in cable and cable assemblies.

For more information about our fishing cable, check out the recreational sports page on our website. To learn all about our cable, rope, and strand, visit https://sanlo.com/product-category/cable-rope-and-strand/ or contact us with any questions.