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.
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.
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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.
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I use 1/16 and 1/32 on each rod and vary speed to get the depth right on 6lb line.
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
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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.
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