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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a trolling rudder do?

A trolling rudder kills line twist before it reaches your reel. Spinning lures and spoons put a twist in your line over a long troll. The Catch America rudder tracks straight ahead of your setup and takes that rotation out, keeping your line and leaders tangle-free.

How does the weight-hanger design work?

Each rudder has a built-in weight hanger, so you add exactly the lead you want right on the rudder without tying in a separate dropper. That keeps the setup streamlined and cuts tangles, while still letting you dial in how deep the rig runs.

What trolling speeds does it work at?

The hydrodynamic profile holds its orientation across a wide speed range. It stays true behind a slow kokanee spread and keeps tracking when you speed up for trout and salmon. One rudder covers your slow and faster trolling programs without swapping hardware.

How many rudders come in a set?

This is a 2-pack. Two matched rudders let you rig both rods in your spread identically, so both lines run the same depth and orientation. Consistent setups mean fewer tangles and a cleaner presentation when you are running two rods at once.

What do I run behind a trolling rudder?

Run it ahead of line-twisting lures like the Trigger Spoon, a fast-troll trout and landlocked salmon spoon. The spoon's action can twist your line over a long pass, and the rudder ahead of it takes that rotation out so your spoon keeps swimming clean.