Thread: Long lining

There is a lot to learn about long lining but the only way to learn it is to just do it. I have been at it for years and still learn something every time I go out. On the flip side of that statement, long lining isn't complicated. Speed and depth are the key. How fast you troll, how much weight you have on and how far your jigs are behind the boat will dictate how deep your jig is. For example, let's take Crescent since you are close to there. Find some 12-14 ft of water. Try tying on double 1/16th oz jig heads or a 1/16th oz jig head with a #5 split shot with a black/blue/chartreuse jig.(This is a good starting point. Experiment with different jig head weights to get shallower or deeper) Cast it out behind the boat about 50-60 feet and troll at .9-1.1 mph. This will be a good start to long lining on Crescent. For fishing out of the front of the boat, you'll need to stagger your rod lengths. (I use 18, 14 and 10 footers) Rod length in the back is not as important. Just make sure when you make a turn to make a long sweeping turn to keep your lines from crossing each other. If the fish are in shallower water, lighten up on the weights or jig heads you are pulling. There are many people on here with more knowledge and skills that I have on long lining that may chime in, but this is a good crash course for this type of fishing. Getting out there and doing it is the best experience you can get. Just remember 2 things....Long lining is addictive and Long lining is addictive

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Here's what you do.....There is a lot to learn about long lining but the only way to learn it is to just do it. I have been at it for years and still learn something every time I go out. On the flip side of that statement, long lining isn't complicated. Speed and depth are the key. How fast you troll, how much weight you have on and how far your jigs are behind the boat will dictate how deep your jig is. For example, let's take Crescent since you are close to there. Find some 12-14 ft of water. Try tying on double 1/16th oz jig heads or a 1/16th oz jig head with a #5 split shot with a black/blue/chartreuse jig.(This is a good starting point. Experiment with different jig head weights to get shallower or deeper) Cast it out behind the boat about 50-60 feet and troll at .9-1.1 mph. This will be a good start to long lining on Crescent. For fishing out of the front of the boat, you'll need to stagger your rod lengths. (I use 18, 14 and 10 footers) Rod length in the back is not as important. Just make sure when you make a turn to make a long sweeping turn to keep your lines from crossing each other. If the fish are in shallower water, lighten up on the weights or jig heads you are pulling. There are many people on here with more knowledge and skills that I have on long lining that may chime in, but this is a good crash course for this type of fishing. Getting out there and doing it is the best experience you can get. Just remember 2 things....Long lining is addictive and Long lining is addictive

Originally Posted by Liberty hound

I have been at this over a year now and only spider rig.
I need to learn how to long line.
I have all the equipment and just need some training .
I know where the sunshine bass are in spring and could trade a trip if somebody wants to help.
I would also use a guide if somebody knows a good one.
I have a place in Welaka and usually fish cresent and rodman but could go anywhere in the north and central fl.
I'm off Friday's and Saturdays
Thanks

we should talk. i live on lake talquin near tallahassee. i primarily long line for crappie here, but also spider rig with minnows and fish minnows with slip bobbers too. trade a trip maybe. jim g. [email protected]

Thanks for the replies
TnT , you are really good at explaining how to do it, I think that will give me a good start..
Catfish444 hope we can get together, I'll contact you.

Originally Posted by Liberty hound

Thanks for the replies
TnT , you are really good at explaining how to do it, I think that will give me a good start..
Catfish444 hope we can get together, I'll contact you.

I'm in Gainesville, if you are fishing Newnan's, Orange, Santa Fe or any of these lakes up here I would be more than happy to show you the ropes.

Any time you are up near Talquin I contact me and I will show the ropes of long lining. Also put you on plenty of fish. Shoot me a PM with questions. Proper equipment and boat organization are the most important to start. TnT gave you a good start.

Thanks everybody !

I learned up so much on dis site.