Thread: Hand ties and LiveScope

Not seen that myself . I only use 1/8 or 1/4 oz . A few times in real deep water add a split shot above . What size led head are you using on hand ties ? I make these from 1/8 oz. unpainted, red thread , super glue and Walmart sacks .

I had Patrick at Woods and Water pour me some 3/16 with #4 hooks which I use for my hand ties. I tie a bead around 9 inches above and they show up good on livescope.

Since most fishing is in less than 6’, 1/32 or 1/16 are used. A faceted clear bead or a 1/32 worm weight is set about 8” above with a bobber stopper.

Use a bead and or split shot 6-10" above the hand tied and you can see about where your jig is. It is easier to see a 2" plastic, but everything you add to the line enhances visibility of your lure.

Originally Posted by DeadlyDan

Since most fishing is in less than 6’, 1/32 or 1/16 are used. A faceted clear bead or a 1/32 worm weight is set about 8” above with a bobber stopper.

Okay ... so if you're fishing in 6fow or less, why are you not using a float ??

Also ... since you're using a FFS in that shallow of water, do you have the top of your tdx setting parallel to the top of your trolling motor prop housing ? My LS mentor has the front of his tdx clicked UP x2 clicks, so that he can SEE the "splashdown" of his jigs. This enables him to tell whether or not his jigs landed at the correct spot (above the fish or cover, and far enough past them so that his jigs will pendulum swing into the "bite zone"). It also shows up the splashdown bubbles, which brings his jigs into view so they can be more easily followed down. (note: he uses jig/plastics, but also uses his "popeye ties")

Another question ... if fishing in that shallow of water, are you using "Perspective Mode" or just the regular "Forward View" orientation ?

I rarely fish in water <6' deep, but when I do it's likely with a 1/16oz marabou Road Runner ... unless it's over or around brush, and then I'll be using a 1/16oz weedless jighead & plastics. In those cases I'm using my LS to scan for brush/wood and to see how big the pile is and how deep the top of it is, along with where the fish are positioned on that cover, so as to determine whether to use the RR or jig. On cover in >10fow I'm using my 12' rod & a double jig rig in the traditional "Livescope flippin" method.

CrappiePappy
I like to tight line.
Use FFS exclusively.

Lasy year I tried clicking the tdx up but didn’t see any difference in splash down. May have to re-visit that. LS is set to a forward range of 20’.

This is typical for our fishery. It is quite different fishing in South Louisiana. No deep water.