Easy Vertical Jig At Same Depth Every Time!

Learned something new today the biggest surprise was it's literally been right under my nose the whole time and I didn't have a clue.

When I vertical fish using spinning reels I try to get my line back to the same depth each time I catch a fish short of hand lining it in I'm never quite sure that it's at the same depth after I reel in. I try counting the cranks and such but in the excitement of the catch I usually loose track. So after I came across this video I did a search and found a post here on CDC from 2009 about how to utilize this tool that you already have, it's more than just for line storage.

Wish I new this years ago!

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https://www.crappie.com/crappie/main...ng-reel-spool/

Ya' Just Don't Know What Ya' Don't Know Until Ya' Know it! rotfl

I just found that same video today and thought it was simple yet brilliant.

Good idea


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I use it when longlining.

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I'll be danged. I don't even know if all my reels have those. Maybe they do.

Not knowing about that is sorta the same as finding out that the gas gauge in a vehicle has an arrow that points to the side of the vehicle that the gas fill tube is on. No telling how many times I've driven my wifes car, or a rental or whatever and not known which side of the car to pull up to the gas pump.

Thanks for posting this. I am ashamed to admit it but in all the years I have been fishing I have never paid any attention to that tab. But as was pointed out, it is so obvious once it is brought to my attention. And yes, I just discovered this year about the gas gauge arrow.

I am not concerned about occasionally losing tackle to large fish as was discussed in the other video as I will lose more to brush hangups than I will ever lose to a large bass.

Well, I’m amazed, excited, and embarrassed at the same time! Thanks!

When i wus younger, everybody knew where to put the gas in. Just fold down the rear tag ans WALLA.

Wow....learn something everyday around here

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Well dang now I gotta fishing again to see if it works.

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

When i wus younger, everybody knew where to put the gas in. Just fold down the rear tag ans WALLA.

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mine hid behind the tail light !

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Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman

mine hid behind the tail light !

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You had one of them fancy cars

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

When i wus younger, everybody knew where to put the gas in. Just fold down the rear tag ans WALLA.

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Wow, I had forgot about that!

actually it is for your loose line when you don't have a lure on your pole but this is a nice way to use it for sure.

I thought it was to hold the line when you removed the spool. I usually just tie to a guide when no lure attached.

I don't know what it was intended for by the manufacturers but I certainly know how I am going to use if from now on. I normally start out from the bottom when fishing a slip and slowly raise the line up with my left hand till I find the crappie. I've always had some problems getting back to that level since I must guess at the amount of line I've raised with the left hand.

Now I am going to raise the rod tip to keep the pressure on while I fasten the line at the spool under that tab.

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I thought it was to hold the line when you removed the spool. I usually just tie to a guide when no lure attached.

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You are correct, it’s a “line clip”. Used to snug up line when reel is not rigged. While the idea is sound in principal if one is using fine diameter lines it would be a big no no. Set the hook and cut the line. I use lines that are .105mm in diameter.....it would snap every time you hooked a fish. For heavier lines I’m sure one could get away with doing that.

Regards


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Your drag won't work doing that.

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While the idea is sound in principal if one is using fine diameter lines it would be a big no no. Set the hook and cut the line.

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Originally Posted by Central Minn

Your drag won't work doing that.

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There is a work around both issues, do not clip your line at the exact depth you want to fish. Instead peg your line 3 or 4 cranks lower than your desired depth then you will have some room to work drag and no worries about hook sets. It's a lot easier to just remember to reel in 4 turns after you have released your line to the clip and go from their.

Or you could always just wrap a rubber band around the spool when you find the right depth. :dono

Works for smaller fish and crappie which isn't known for it's fighting power. Bigger fish, say bye bye.

Wow. I had no idea. Great tip. Thanks

Thank you! Now if I could only find "that" depth !

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

When i wus younger, everybody knew where to put the gas in. Just fold down the rear tag ans WALLA.

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Except on a 56 Chevy sedan!

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Or you could always just wrap a rubber band around the spool when you find the right depth. :dono

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Rubber bands work for me.

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Originally Posted by Woodworker42

Except on a 56 Chevy sedan!

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or '57

I use plastic dog bones, I buy them at Cabelas used for bobber stops, they go on and are very small, just slide them up the line till you reach desired depth and you've got it right every time.

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