Cast and Retrieve

[DeadlyDan]

What is the technique called for casting and retrieving w/o a float?

My brother and I prefer ultra light tackle and casting and slowly retrieving. I thought that would be called tight lining, but it seems with crappie this is not the case. I want to know the name of the technique so that a forum search can be used to learn more about it.

[SuperDave336]

As far as I know that’s just casting and retrieving like you said. Not sure that has another technique name

[huntersdad]

The term tightlining is often referred to letting the bait fall down to a certain depth and just holding it there. This can be in the middle of the water column or even on the very bottom. If you are simply casting your line out with Bait & Sinker then it could be something like a Carolina rig possibly. That's what is referred to in the bass world were you have the weight above the hook.

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[DockShootinJack]

I call it fun. Certainly keeps a fella connected with the thump

[Ketchn]

pitch and reel maybe , I have 2 buds that love to do it and it will flat out ketch fish , one of them lives by his method of tossing a huge golf ball size crappie thunder in refrigerator white long distances and cranking it back slowly .

[fredo]

What is the technique called for casting and retrieving w/o a float?

It’s called “bass fishing”.

You’re on the wrong forum.

[Alphahawk]

I call it cast and retrieve....you can check out my YouTube channel. It is the only way I fish using all UL gear...it is a ton of fun.


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[KMack]

My dad always called it "Flappin' Up" when fishing big jigs for bass, because of the sound it makes when your jig and trailer hit right where the water meets the bank. It was his way of poking friendly fun at me because he thought I was crazy for risking getting snagged. I know that's no help but the question made me smile due to this. Hope you find what you need. I just call it casting versus pitching, jigging, trolling, pulling, etc.

[Noodle rod]

What is the technique called for casting and retrieving w/o a float?

My brother and I prefer ultra light tackle and casting and slowly retrieving. I thought that would be called tight lining, but it seems with crappie this is not the case. I want to know the name of the technique so that a forum search can be used to learn more about it.

Good question,certainly takes great angling skill to make the jig navigate in four directions and stay intensely in tune with any contact with the jig,is it grass,bottom,diving bird,over a branch underwater,has a crappie put it in its mouth and not otherwise disturbed its path. Doesn't seem very fitting description; casting and reeling.

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[garroyo]

Sounds like you're swimmin a jig