You're probably being told that by people that longline. either method can produce good results, one way might be better tomorrow but not the next.
ok, I will start my saying i push jig. I use 16' to 20' poles with 1 oz. sinkers.
So why am i always told that longlining is better. because you dont spook the fish and if you do it gives them time to come back before the baits get to them.
if you are use long poles it seems to me that your lures get to the fish before you spook them with the boat. please give me your input on this.
You're probably being told that by people that longline. either method can produce good results, one way might be better tomorrow but not the next.
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I meant to behave, but there were just way too many other options available at the time.
I say use whatever technique you are comfortable with and is productive. Your question is like asking which is better---Ford or Chevy. Most are going to say their way is best and not have a reason you will be asking for.
Personally, I longline because that is what my equipment is set up for. I also see nothing with the way you are doing it.
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I use longlining as a way to cover lots of water. If I know they are concentrated I will tightline in the area trying to pick it apart.
i was just wanting different outlooks on it, not really asking which is better. because i dont see how longlining is better myself when you use long poles. i just like to keep myself open for different ways to fish.
Warmer long lining, colder spider rigging. If you stick to one or the other exclusively you short change yourself. It would be like sticking with the same color jig or grub on every lake you fish, talk about coming up short alot of the time. Big open water= longlining, tighter coves with above water or submerged timber= spider rigging. They both will load the boat, let the circumstance dictate the technique needed to get it done. Windy day is a time for long lining if water temp. permits. I like them both, currently I am spider rigging.
I cover as much water as a longliner any day, just weight em down. Use 3 oz weights and rock and roll if there is a need for speed slow down when needed.
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The long poles keep your bait out and away from the TM and boat (no spooking) the way I see/understand it longlining is for covering more ground and for me spider rigging is more precise. If I'm in a productive area I may spend 8 or more hours and cover a quarter mile strip (multiple times of course) and if it is not productive will motor to another area. Also as I see it longlining you keep a higher speed which at times is what they want. Again with spider rigging I can do both - but typically keep it around .5 as the high end. Overall for me I'm going for precision but both are/can be very productive.
I have the trolling motor, fish finder, seat, rod holders with 12' BPS Maxx Tightling Special rods setup at bow. Do not want to setup for long lining if can make pushing work as well as long lining. what speed can you go with different size weights? All pointers to help me push JIGS would be welcome. I'm and 80 year old jig fisherman and too old to change, do not like messing with minnows. Thanks