Just curious about opinions on pushing vs. pulling jigs. Most of the folks I see on the lakes here (So Ga. and No Fl.) are longlining. There are a lot more guys that spider rig in Ky where I am from and that is how I learned to catch crappie. I am certain both methods are successful. Is there a particular advantage to one method over the other? I can really only see a few differences.

Long lining usually means 50-80ish feet of line out and pulling about 0.7-1.2 mph. While the bait is farther from the boat and less likely to spook fish, it also means longer retrieves. Turning requires reeling up and re cast or wide turns to avoid tangles.

We carolina rig our poles with 1-2 oz. wts to spider rig. Our depth and speed helps determine how much wt we use. We have also used this method to push crankbaits up to 1.8 mph with 3 oz wts. I can run as fast and cover as much water as guys do pulling jigs and still maintain a reliable depth. Turning is not an issue. The boat will make tight turns without risking tangled lines. This method does require additional tackle and re rigging takes a little longer than just using a split shot and jigs.

Fished with a new friend yesterday and used both methods simultaneously. Both methods seemed to be equally successful. Bottom line was we had a great time and caught some fish. My personal opinion is it really doesnt matter technically which method is used, but more a preference. There are advantages and dis advantages to both. Was just curious if there are any other thoughts??




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