When to long line jigs vs cranks?

[10point]

I've been long lining for a few years and this past weekend I tried trolling with crank baits for the first time. I would say I was pretty successful for a first time. I'm now wondering when I should pull cranks versus using jigs.

[M R Dux]

When the water gets above 55 degrees, I go to cranks. When it gets below 55 degrees I longline.

[10point]

When the water gets above 55 degrees, I go to cranks. When it gets below 55 degrees I longline.

Wow, I would have thought you would have said you switch at like 70 or maybe even more.

[cevans]

I started crankin in Indiana when our water temp hit 51 this spring around May 1st due to the fact we had such a long cold winter thru March and April. In cold water, my speed to crank was 1.3-1.4 mph and as the water warmed up to where it is now, so did my speed to where today, favorite speed for me is 1.8 to 2.0.

[Locator79]

That's true, Cevans was wearing them out on cranks. But I was catching fish at the same time long lining. So both I feel will work early, as the water warms cranks are a better option I think. Long lining picks back up later. I have my best months Dec thru Feb long lining double jigs.

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[Swampseed]

A pic from Grenada Lake 9 days ago long lining. In case your wondering it's a little warm in Mississippi! LOL

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[Central Minn]

No magic water temp for me,I've broke ice in the fall putting the boat in and pulled cranks,and pulled them right after ice out in the spring.