What Are Outriggers, and Does Your Fishing Boat.. WebHow Do Outriggers Work and What Do They Do for a Fishing Boat? Outriggers are devices attached to a fishing boat's sides and extend beyond the hull. They are typically made from metal or plastic and feature a.

In fishing from vessels, an outrigger is a pole or series of poles that allow boats to trawl more lines in the water without tangling and simulates a school of fish.