Thread: Longlining question

It will vary depending on the rod length mostly, but also line size.

I cast as far as I can, then adjust the line (if needed) by pulling off the spool or reeling in line.

limits, I understand...I am just trying to come up with an average distance , by asking a bunch of fisherman how far the try to cast a single 1/16th jig....for instance yrds of feet ....for instance I usually throw mine 60 ft....

Thanks Dutch...you think your 65 ft plus

Originally Posted by Dutch

I cast as far as I can, then adjust the line (if needed) by pulling off the spool or reeling in line.

I do about the same. I use a spinning reel, make a cast with an open bail,raise the rod tip up and what ever the rod length count the lifts and add to the cast.

Normally try to throw out as far as possible with 6 lb test line. I believe in "when in doubt, let it out.......

Just guessing.....my shortest rods with a single 1/16th jig (no split shots) probably casts @ 50 feet without letting our more line.

Originally Posted by greenranger

limits, I understand...I am just trying to come up with an average distance , by asking a bunch of fisherman how far the try to cast a single 1/16th jig....for instance yrds of feet ....for instance I usually throw mine 60 ft....

100% understand but length will vary a lot between different anglers strength, rod action, and most important length. The length of line out is a variable that accounts very little to jig depth. It helps to have different length rods to vary a foot or so. After letting out so much the jig actually starts rising back up. A 1/16th ounce at 45 ft will run within a foot of the same bait at 65 ft. The most important variable is speed. Then line. Next are jigheads type and shape. Then the buoyancy and shape of the plastic. With cranks line length will change depth a lot.