I've tried the pop gear/release clip off the rigger with little success. For one thing, trout are more shy than salmon. I try to keep my bait back 60 feet or so from the boat. I've had luck with pop gear off the rigger but back 60 feet. Mostly I just use a thin blade spoon type lure off the riggers. Less hassle. I'll run the pop gear up high with a 1/2 oz weight to drop it into the 10 foot zone.
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