Surly one of you guys will have an idea

[CRAPPIEHUNTER68]

I am looking to fine tune my long lining. If I am looking to long line two jigs one 1/8 and one 1/16 on 10 pound line. Clear water and the crappie are suspended only 2 to 3 foot down. So I am wanting to get the jigs a good piece AT LEAST 50 FEET from the boat. So what would be a good speed to make these jigs run 2 to 3 foot deep with 50 feet of line out?

[willsjwills]

If both jigs are on the line, you would be fishing below them at any speed. You would never get them above the fish with 50ft. of line out without using a float to keep them from running below the them.

[CRAPPIEHUNTER68]

Alright.. so if I go to one jig will I be able to keep it at 3 foot?

[CRAPPIEHUNTER68]

Maybe I could put a small cork say 6 foot above the jigs and pull them.. Anybody tried that?

[willsjwills]

Alright.. so if I go to one jig will I be able to keep it at 3 foot?

I doubt it with 50ft. of line. to go 3ft. down will mean shortening up the line a lot or go with a lighter jig. I would probably use a 1/32 or 1/48 oz. jig for running that shallow.

[Wannabe...]

With a single 1/8 u would have to increase line diameter way up...20 lb maybe then run a very large diameter plastic for resistance and the u might, might be able to get it to 3' at 50' back.

Step down your jig size. U making this too hard.

Wannabe...

[DonDon]

Put a cork on it Ray LOL

[BigRiverMarine]

A 1/16 jig at 1 mph with 40' out should keep ya above em.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

[BigRiverMarine]

If it don't, reel in line or go faster. Simple!!


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

[CRAPPIEHUNTER68]

Bigger line and big skirt.. That should help.