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Outriggers are essential for serious trolling spreads, separating your lines and preventing tangles. Compleat Angler Nedlands stocks outrigger poles, bases, clips, and accessories from AFTCO , Angler Tackle , and Vexed . From telescopic aluminium poles for tinnies through to carbon fibre for game boats. We carry all the hardware — halyard systems, clips, rigging, and replacement parts. Dredges | Game Accessories | All Game Fishing . Free shipping over $150. Do I need outriggers? If you troll with more than 2 lines, outriggers spread your baits/lures to cover more water without tangles. They're essential for serious trolling spreads but not needed for basic boat fishing. What length outriggers for my boat? Generally 1-1.5x your beam width. Small boats (under 6m): 4-5m poles. Larger boats: 6-8m+. Longer poles spread lines wider but need stronger bases. What outrigger clips should I use? Release clips should match your line class — too tight and they won't release on strike; too loose and waves trip them. Adjustable tension clips are most versatile. Carry spares. Carbon vs aluminium outriggers? Carbon fibre is lighter, stiffer, and more expensive — reduces weight aloft and looks great. Aluminium is heavier but more affordable and very durable. Both work well. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I need outriggers?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If you troll with more than 2 lines, outriggers spread your baits/lures to cover more water without tangles. They're essential for serious trolling spreads but not needed for basic boat fishing."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What length outriggers for my boat?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Generally 1-1.5x your beam width. Small boats (under 6m): 4-5m poles. Larger boats: 6-8m+. Longer poles spread lines wider but need stronger bases."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What outrigger clips should I use?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"