Thread: Longliners.......help

Yes we are. You're just to ignernt to realize it yet.

Wannabe...

Nope, I'm broke cause I'm saving up to go surprise DD on the coast

Torch, I'm running four 5 & 1/2'ers, two 6 'ers, two 8'er, two 10'ers, and two 12'ers. I fish 'em all out of the back of the boat and all the lines are about 2' apart. When fish bite more than one rod I'll pick the second rod up and set the hook and replace it into the holder until I have time to get to it while holding the other rod. Same thing if multiple rods bend over. From experience I will tell ya you will loose some fish and you will have some tangles. I dont know of anyone that longlines multiple poles that dont get tangles and loose some fish every now and again. Doesnt really matter when theyre biting so good you cant get to 'em all though. Here's a pic of my longline setup in action...

Originally Posted by Wannabe...

Why do ya'll run 6 pound test instead of 10? 6 seems to be asking for it as far as breaking off a good fish.

Wannabe...

Set your drag right and play em right and you will be surprised how big of a fish you can land with light line. Also, if you use ultra light rods that will take a lot of the shock of a good fish.

Originally Posted by Tank 1

Set your drag right and play em right and you will be surprised how big of a fish you can land with light line. Also, if you use ultra light rods that will take a lot of the shock of a good fish.

I agree and use a long handled net like you see in GA Bowman's pic too.

I must be missing something.I don't see any advanges, LL verses spider rigging.If it's to cover more water put more weight on and speed up, or take weight off and let more line out.If it's the action, nothing beats a minner.But what do I know i'm just a humble weekend warrior.

Originally Posted by Big C

I must be missing something.I don't see any advanges, LL verses spider rigging.If it's to cover more water put more weight on and speed up, or take weight off and let more line out.If it's the action, nothing beats a minner.But what do I know i'm just a humble weekend warrior.

makes sense to me. LL is getting your bait further away from the noises and movement associated with your boat--waves slapping the hull, trolling motor buzz, dropping your pliers, shadows cast on the water, etc.

Originally Posted by willsjwills

makes sense to me. LL is getting your bait further away from the noises and movement associated with your boat--waves slapping the hull, trolling motor buzz, dropping your pliers, shadows cast on the water, etc.

It's just a personal preference as to which method of fishing you prefer, nothing wrong with either method. It's a Ford/Chevy/blonde/redhead thing, that's all.