Wylie- 3/15- first long lining attempt
I finally got set up and started my long lining learning. I ran 1/16 jigs with sliders and curly tails. At .7 mph I am running around 6-10ft deep with a “cast” length of line( probably 20-25 yards). I didn’t mark any fish today, again mostly learning the setup.
I assume that depth and presentation will work in a few weeks when it warms up.
I mainly fished the south fork area . I would appreciate any tips or tricks. I assume there is a sweet spot speed for covering ground and action on jigs. I’m going to try out 1/8 jigs next time.
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Wylie- 3/15- first long lining attempt
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Wylie
The method you will find best is the "my own way" method... like previous post mentioned it's best to find a flat say in 10ft of water. Sling a few 1/16 out with one rod short cast, one medium cast and one long and start at .7 mph ...with at least one rod or even more your jig should be bumping bottom. Keyword should. That's because my medium cast and your medium cast may be different. My .7 mph may not be perfectly accurate yours may be ... so for your boat and your gear find what works for you. Once you determine what your 10ft zone is. Go find fish. If they are deeper cast far and/or slow down ... if shallow go fast or lighten up jig. Nothing heavier than 1/16 this time of year at all in my humble opinion ... I've been only 4 times ever so I'm as new as can be. I've caught a lot of fish and I'm loving this long lining! Best to ya my friend
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Right now I’m doing better on 1/8 pulled at .8 they run 12’’ fish are in the mouth to half way back in the creeks. Good luck. Make sure you have some dark color jigs on!
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