Originally Posted by
CrappiePappy
That's what I've always considered as "tight lining" ... but, without the boat moving - either tied up or anchored. I was introduced to the term "tightline fishing" or "tightlining" since I've been on this site (going on 20yrs) but prior to that it was always called "still fishing" in my circle. Not drifting, trolling with a "tight line", nor casting & retrieving with a "tight line" .... just fishing straight down below the rod tip from a stationary rod & boat (bobbers/floats not used). I learned the term "still fishing" from my Grandfather some 60yrs ago.