Longlining questions...............

Never done this, so trying to learn, lol. When pulling 4 rods on each side of the boat, rods being different lengths (12, 10, 8, 6) on spyderlock holders, how do you arrange them? When you pull in one of the middle rods, how do you throw it back out without crossing the lines, and getting it between the other 3 lines? Also, can you try different sized jig heads on the same rod, say 1/6, and 1/8, or is it better to have the same size jig heads on each pole? Please add any other info that will be helpful. Thanks.

Most long liners have their rod holders where the rods are fanned of the back of boat.....they cast the jigs out as far as they can.....usually abour 30- 35 ft.

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i started longling last year and am still learning but in my experience 4 off each side with only 2 foot of separation will be tough. they will pull fine but when you get into fish or turning it will get dicey. i use 3 most of the time 14-11-8 ft and at times just two 11 and 8ft. i use two jigs 1/16 about 3ft apart on each rig. if its a possibility for you it easier to pull em staight of the back. u need an electric steer tm or a partner for that. one of the members put together an awesome video i couldn't find the link to it but if you you tube long lineling crappie its gonna be one of the 1st ones.

Check the SC board...they have a great thread

Thanks, guys! Will do.

we use two rods off side 12 and 8 as advantage of more lures but too much trouble with more. then fan off of back. just experiment till you find what makes you happy IMO

If I pull off the back of the boat, I use all 8' rods with two(2) jigs ea. ie roadrunners 1/16 on bottom & 1/8 on top.
If I pull off the side I use a 14',12', 10', 8',. It get really crowded back there, so I have changed and only use 3 rods (14,12.10) on each side.
Hope this helps you, another think you need to know is the right speed to pull at. I pull at 1.0 to 1.5 depend the depth of the fish.
Good luck!!!

I pull 3 on each side (14/10/6) when alone. With a partner, we may push two and pull 2 more off the back.

More info:

Pulling Cranks I run my longest lines on outside pole. I can hit the target depth with different series. 100s outside, 200s inside.

Pulling jigs I have that reversed on counsel from Mo Money. Still working out depth control with speed, weights, and lengths. One thing I can say is the shorter outside line helps you stay out of trouble when turning to that side because relative speed drop equals deeper bait.

pulling cranks they usually come to the top and we bring them up to the back. they come over the lines most of the time. Better to use 4 ft increments in pole length when pulling and I can still get them tangled.

longlining is about all I do and one of the best reads I have ever seen on the technique happens to be from the Great State of Mississippi !!!! I call it the bible on longlining pay real close attention to page 6 it will help out a lot so if you can print it do so !!! here is the link I hope it helps !!!!


http://magnoliacrappieclub.com/articles/LongLining.pdf

Thanks again, guys! Very helpful info!

Yep Bernard knows his stuff....that article is a good one.....i agree....it is the longliners Bible or should be anyway.

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