Longlining 101

**Shine Runner** · 10-31-2011, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by G

What size chain do you use? and how long?

Don't remember exactly the size chain but I believe its 1/2" and 5' long. Usually only have to let off less than 10' of rope on my 18' aluminum Triton. Just ease it back until you see your speed get under what you want to troll. Then use trolling motor to maintain speed and direction. It will stop the boat some times when the winds are not constant. With gusty winds you may want to run less rope so you can maintain speed better with the trolling motor.

**Minnerman** · 11-01-2011, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Shine Runner

Don't remember exactly the size chain but I believe its 1/2" and 5' long. Usually only have to let off less than 10' of rope on my 18' aluminum Triton. Just ease it back until you see your speed get under what you want to troll. Then use trolling motor to maintain speed and direction. It will stop the boat some times when the winds are not constant. With gusty winds you may want to run less rope so you can maintain speed better with the trolling motor.

A 1/2" chain is a big honkin chain. I use a 5' section of 5/16" coated chain. Normally one chain will do the trick for my 18' Xpress.

**"G"** · 11-01-2011, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Shine Runner

Don't remember exactly the size chain but I believe its 1/2" and 5' long. Usually only have to let off less than 10' of rope on my 18' aluminum Triton. Just ease it back until you see your speed get under what you want to troll. Then use trolling motor to maintain speed and direction. It will stop the boat some times when the winds are not constant. With gusty winds you may want to run less rope so you can maintain speed better with the trolling motor.

So you don't have to let the chain actually drag the bottom ?

**Minnerman** · 11-01-2011, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by "G"

So you don't have to let the chain actually drag the bottom ?

He's prolly talkin bout after the chain hits bottom. I've got loops tied in my rope at 5' intervals to quickly adjust my speed. A chain not draggin bottom is nuthin more than a rope hangin over the side of the boat.

**"G"** · 11-01-2011, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Minnerman

He's prolly talkin bout after the chain hits bottom. I've got loops tied in my rope at 5' intervals to quickly adjust my speed. A chain not draggin bottom is nuthin more than a rope hangin over the side of the boat.

thats kinda what I thought....good idea about the loops

**jimfish** · 11-01-2011, 09:32 AM

I have a pulley with a stop on for adjusting the amount of rope.

**Shine Runner** · 11-01-2011, 10:18 AM

I like the pulley with the stop idea.

Not always hitting bottom with the chain. Used it in 30 FOW & 10 FOW. Don't have to hit bottom to slow you down. Yep it is just hanging back there sometimes. Guess that big chain helps because of the weight compared to lighter chains. Drag/resistance is what you are looking for.

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**BigRiverMarine** · 11-01-2011, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by jimfish

I have a pulley with a stop on for adjusting the amount of rope.

Yea, that's what I use, those rope lock pulleys. When spider riggin, I take the rope to the front so I can adjust it from there. I used two pulleys on my old Ranger. Helped me go straight. I like just one sometimes too. With enough chain out it stops the boat, but still let's it swing like a duck decoy. I use the TM to pull forward, stop, swing, and move up etc. If I get on em, I just stay in that spot till they move or quit bitin.

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