Thread: Longlining question

Originally Posted by Gabepeeps

Still don't know why everyone doesn't use double jigs. I mean, why add a split shot when you can add a hook?! If timber or other jig stealing stuff are present, I understand. But when fishing open water, I don't see it being a problem. There may be instances that the fish would bite a single better than a double rig but I don't think that situation happens very often. Just doesn't compute with me. I love catching doubles, just remember to net the back fish first. Lost a few in the beginning by netting the front fish.

Never understood that either, Gabepeeps. I rarely use a weight when trolling. But everyone has their own system to catch fish.

i have fished doubles and added a small split shot in the center. when in a stumpy area use light wire hooks from light wire hooker on this site .that is what they use at Lake Talquin in Fla .

Originally Posted by Gabepeeps

Still don't know why everyone doesn't use double jigs. I mean, why add a split shot when you can add a hook?! If timber or other jig stealing stuff are present, I understand. But when fishing open water, I don't see it being a problem. There may be instances that the fish would bite a single better than a double rig but I don't think that situation happens very often. Just doesn't compute with me. I love catching doubles, just remember to net the back fish first. Lost a few in the beginning by netting the front fish.

Because I catch a lot fish doing it.


Sometimes I fish a single jig, sometimes a double rig...to each his own, YMMV.

One good cast for me is 30-60 ft. I tend to stick around the 40-50 ft mark most of the time. Where we fish at up this way the creeks can be narrow and very overloaded with boats. You need to keep a short leash to help with maneuvering.