Abstract: Deep sea trolling apparatus and method employing a multi-jig array capable of being towed by a relatively small vessel. The array comprises a pair of running lines, spacing bars detachably connected to the running lines at spaced locations and adapted to maintain separation of the lines and stability of the array in the water, and jig-carrying branch lines detachably connected to the running lines in the spaces between the spacing bars. Both the spacing bars and branch lines are removable from the running lines as the latter are hauled aboard for removal of the catch. The method further contemplates setting a second array utilizing spacing bars and branch lines removed from a first array as the latter is hauled aboard. Paravanes can be used to shear the arrays beneath the surface of the sea and outwardly of the wake of the vessel.