That works great for getting rigger cable out of the way, but the main line will slowly float to the surfaceA great way to bring up the second Rod/ball is to tighten down your drag and drop the ball until the clip pops. Once it pops bring the ball up. Of course you need to be fishing gear shallowish in deep water. Buddy suggested that one and it works slick!
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As soon as the flasher hits the surface reel like crazy ( while Rod is still in holder) and its in the boat in 20-30 seconds. Thought that one was just common sense. LolThat works great for getting rigger cable out of the way, but the main line will slowly float to the surface
causing more problems when a fish runs into it ?
As soon as the flasher hits the surface reel like crazy ( while Rod is still in holder) and its in the boat in 20-30 seconds. Thought that one was just common sense. Lol
I found that a 4 ft is too short and a 6 ft is too long (too hard to move quickly) . I find that a 5 ft is the best all round size . ....I realize this thread is a year old, but theres only 1 bad kind of late!
A long net handle is crucial if youre fishing alone fairly often. Mines only a 4 footer which makes it awkward to jam the butt end under your pit and scoop. A 6 footer would be ideal. I also tend to leave the boat in gear without adjusting the speed for as long as possible. Ill steer out of the crowd, and try to keep the boat headed in a straight path, but most of my focus is on playing the fish. Once the fish is under control, I tend to slow the boat down but still keep it in gear. If you slow down too soon and the fish takes a run towards the boat, you stand a chance of losing it. Even a slow troll will keep your other side of gear from fouling up, which allows you to get back fishing quicker. Once you reduce your speed, the other gear should be nearly vertical, which takes some of the guesswork out of keeping the fish away from the other lines.
I dont fish on my own too often, so take it for what its worth.
I have read all this... yet today I blew it - not patient enough, rigger not enough out of the way. Lost one about 18-20 lbs ?? And my NET. First net, missed, fish ran - somehow my net caught the something, slowly tipped over the side and then I watched it float away handle up. Two more runs for the fish with a gaff at least, but spit the hook on the 3rd. So much I could have done differently.
Also - if anyone brings up a scotty net by secretary today.... a pm would be nice !
Bummer. I filled the handle of my net with spray foam so it at least floats if that happens.