Thread: Long Lining

how tight of turns do you guys make when LL'g out of the back? and an estimate of how much line you have out as well. Just curious?

Line out is about as far as you can cast a 1/16 or 1/8 oz. jig..... 35-40 ft. Fan the rods for good separation......cannot turn real tight.....long sweepy turns are ok

thanks.......may have to move my racks and see if i like it better

Originally Posted by "G"

James....its a lot easier on the turns and less tangles etc.

Originally Posted by ScottV

X2-I used to pull cranks from the front rod holders but I switched to the back. It does a lot better. I still use different length rods like I did from the front but I get more line separation now. When I started long lining I do it the same as pulling cranks. Just with lighter, spinning, gear and slower speeds.

thanks G, that's what I was thinking. Some/most of the coves I LL in require a "U" turn, no room for a long sweepy turn.

Originally Posted by drill instructor

i can cover more area of water out the back, less tangles, more poles when i'm by myself, and i think i catch more fish out the back.

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Originally Posted by "G"

Line out is about as far as you can cast a 1/16 or 1/8 oz. jig..... 35-40 ft. Fan the rods for good separation......cannot turn real tight.....long sweepy turns are ok

Depends on what depth you want your jigs running at. Alot of times I only have 15'-20' of line out so my jigs will run shallower. If turning gets tight you can always hit the jack rabbit button on youre I-pilot remote and turn quicker/tighter then slow down once straightened back out.