Great question. Been wondering the same things..
Asked this question on a different board, but didn't get much info. Wanted to see if you guys could help.
lots of questions here
How do you setup boat?
when do you use this method?
best way to rig?
basics of using this method (depth,speed, ideal bottom contour, etc)?
best equip: rods, reels, etc.
anything else a newbie needs to know
I know this is alot, but I want to learn how!
Believe Dat!
Great question. Been wondering the same things..
Checkout Myoutdoortv.com, search Midwest crappie episodes.
Alot of good info. checkout the one of Russ & Derrick fulton
on Clarks Hill, alot more bt that one just stuck out.
Alot of other good info on c.c , you'll see when others chime in.
all in all it just lights the fire, expierence is the best teacher. If
you get a chance go out with a guide or someone who knows
the technique it'll save you some money,tackle, frustration and
valuable time on the water. Luck to you.
Tightlines & Long weekends!
"We don't stop fishing because we get old,
We get old because we stop fishing!"
It's basically the same setup as pulling cranks. You go a little slower and use minnow rigs or jigs. Usually, light weights and line diameter are used to control the depth. Here is a good article that should give you some good starting points.
Cappie Fishing techniques
1. My boat is set up with hi-tek rod holders 2 sets of 4 in front and back. Works really good for me.
2. This method works year round for us.
3. We rig 2 jigs about 3ft apart bobby Garland stroll'r's work the best for some action. We also tip hand tied jigs from meatgetter and tnt tackle online with stroll'r's and grubs.
4. Make a good cast behind the boat around 60ft, your depth can be changed mostly with jig size, speed is .7 to 1.1mph which will change depth faster or slower, any bottom just dont want alot of snags.
5.Good gps for speed, BnM capps and colemans and Bnm roger gants side pulling rod works good( but to start with use what you got), spinning reels with 6lb line, Jigs 1/32 to 1/4oz
Best thing to do is get you some same type jig heads and same type bodys find you a flat that is same depth that the fish are holding in your lake say 12ft and start try different jig combos that will get you down . Once you see the tips start bouncing jigs of bottom you know what speed with those jigs go that deep. Your gonna lose ALOT of jigs and get your lines tangled up ALOT its part of it. Takes alot practice at first but good luck hope this helps.
Bear, not a lot of info is available as a lot of folks don't fish this way. Your getting the same answers as you got before. The BEST thing to do is go try. I will tell you that you are going to need more than one rod holder and a lot of poles as well as a lot of jigs.
Is this because it is a newer method without a large following at this time? I have seen many reports of success using. Have also seen many guides posting it as their go to method. I do undertand the whole trial and error concept as that has been my primary way of learning, but am interested in what others are willing to share. definitly need more rod holders, poles, and jigs. Along with more time on the water.
Believe Dat!
Check the Tennesse board. Longlining is very popular in East Tennesse.