Just curious as to the size jig heads that you prefer to use?
Thank in advance for the replys
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Just curious as to the size jig heads that you prefer to use?
Thank in advance for the replys
Just started to learn this technique late last year. So far we are having decent luck with 1/16th heads on #6 line. we use two jigs per line. My neighbor who is more familiar with the technique uses 1/16th heads and #4 line with two jigs per line.
I long line while trolling or drifting. We mainly use 1/16 oz. & 1/8 oz. heads pulling some sort of plastic, but more than likely a BGBS. :)
It depends strictly what depth the fish are staying. I use 1/24th oz if they are suspended very shallow to 1/4 oz roadrunner if I'm fishing deeper or running faster than the 0.8-1.2 mph I normally longline at. 1/16 and 1/8 are my go to sizes. I'll try to run them on a similar amount of line out to cover as much water as I can. I use strictly 6 pound Viscious when longlining. Rarely will I use 2 jigs per line.
I use 1/16 and 1/32 on each rod and vary speed to get the depth right on 6lb line.
:hesaid I let the fish let me know by how deep they are but most of the time it's a 1/24th, 1/16th, or a 1/8th. Sometimes I run two jigs and I do use 4# test line.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrdux
1/16 on 6lb + length of line out and speed lets me cover the water column. That said most my lakes are less than 10-12 feet deep
I use 2- 1/16th or 1 - 1/8oz jigs. 6# Stren gold line.
I forgot, I love Road Runners in those weights.
1/48-1/8 depending on how deep the fish are. I can use my 18ft rod out of the side and use double 1/48 jig in 2fow during the spawn. I always use double jigs. Same weight jigs, heaviest in the front, or heaviest in the back. Caught fish using all 3 methods. The more baits in the water, better chance at getting bit. Simulates a school of baitfish better. I'd use 3 if it wouldn't cause a complete mess of my rods when they get tangled. My most common set up is 1/16 & 1/32 behind it. I can modify my speed to change depth. I troll at .6 - 1.2mph. Second would be 1/24 & 1/32 behind it. Third would be double 1/24 jigs. I sometimes longline with floats in shallow water. Works great as long as you keep a 4ft spread between rods. Great technique when there's no wind and water is like glass. Lake Lanier is very clear and you need a good bit of distance between you and your baits to catch em longlining during the spawn. It's also fun to watch the floats go down when you get bit! Loved it when I was younger and still get excited when I see one disappear.
How far behind the boat do y'all usually cast your jigs when long lining?
40-50ft usually. What people call a good cast with a 1/16oz jig, sometimes more if you need to get deeper.
1/16 90 percent of time. 1/32 if I'm sure I'll only be in shallow water. I have trolled in water as shallow as 2 1/2 feet. I almost never use two jigs. Cast about 40 ft behind boat.
I like catching 2 fish on 1 pole! Get to my limit faster.
Man I use 1/6 2×1/6 and 1/8 mostly but I'm no expert. I prefer to cast to them. I start learning how to troll just to take people how are not very experienced fishermen like my brother and kids.
You guys who fish 2 jigs, what knots do you use for the top / bottom jig?
Great thread, appreciate all the knowledge
I use a loop not on both top and bottom. Use a big loop on top with the long tag tie the bottom to the tag.
I use 4-6" loop knot up front and 1" loop knot on the back. I also always use a fluorocarbon leader that my jigs are tied to. I just use the same knot to connect the hi-vis line to the leader. As stated before, home lake is very clear. I believe it helps. 3-4' between jigs.
1/16 round head top and 1/32 minnow head bottom if I am double rigging...4 in loop knot on top jig and a small loop for bottom tied about 36 in about...make a good cast out behind the boat, troll along at .8 -1.0 and get ready to fill livewell
I also will run a single 1/16 with a 3/0, #5 or #7 split shot (depending on how deep the fish are) about 24in up the line....catch a heap of them doing this as well.
I am a double jig puller 99% of the time. I also pull double 1/24th heads 99% of the time. I run my jigs 4 ft apart. I use a 4 inch loop knot up top with a palamar knot on the bottom. Typical speed is 0.7 -1.2 MPH. I mainly adjust my depth with using length of line out the back. One good cast is about 5 ft. One good cast with a full sweep of the rod is about 8 ft. Two full sweeps get me just under 10 ft. Never had trouble getting them this way. Anything deeper I will go with double 1/16th heads or pull out the cranks. I use 6 lb test line and I use about 7 different colors. This helps me untangle my lines when they get crossed up. If the tangle looks like more than a minute job I just cut and start over. My typical spread is 14 rods off the back and sides. (10) 12 footers (2) 14 footers and (2) 18 footers. This gives me about a 5 ft lane to fight my catch.
This is what I do. I tie a #2 "snap hook" (JannsNetcraft.com) to my leader using a palomar knot and leaving a long tag end. Then I tie another snap hook to the end of that tag using a Trilene knot. This allows me to quickly switch/change my jigs without re-tying - and it give a free loop knot type movement to each jig. Has proven itself over many years of use.Quote:
Originally Posted by sporkd2
The snap hooks are to small or you have to use big hooks with them because the largest size of snap hook won't fit through a #4 hook eye. I've always had to use at least a #2 hook with them. Have to use pliers to get jigs on and off. At least that's what I've found with the snap hooks from Bass Pro. Maybe Jan's are a lil more flexible getting the jigs on or off.