Line Fishing Techniques Part 1

Line fishing falls under a fishing technique know as angling. Angling is a method of fishing by

using a hook, or "angle". There are many different techniques to angling, but common to most is that

the hook is usually attached to a line, and can be weighted down by a sinker to keep it below the

surface of the water. You can attach a hook to the end of the line with bait on it, or you may use a

lure that has a hook attached to it.


Line fishing is essentially fishing with a fishing line. Important characteristics of a fishing line

are its length, material, and weight. Remember, even though the thicker lines are stronger, they are

also more visible to the fish.

An angler must consider all the qualities needed in a good fishing line for any given fishing

environment, which may include:

Proper breaking strength
Diameter
Knot strength
UV resistance
Castability
Flexibility
Stretch
Abrasion resistance
Visibility
Durability
Fishing lines today are usually made from synthetic material. The most common type is monofilament,

made of a single strand.

Other types of fishing line includes:

Braided fishing lines
Fluorocarbon
Some of the more common Line Fishing Techniques include the following:

Droplining
Handlining
Jiggerpole
Jigging
Longlining
Slabbing
Trolling
Trotlining
Droplining - a dropline consists of a long fishing line with a series of baited hooks set vertically

down into the water. Droplines have a float or buoy attached to the top and are weighted at the

bottom. They are usually shorter then longlines and have fewer hooks. These are typically used by

larger fishing boats, which may have several droplines set at the same time.

Handlining - is a fishing technique in which a hand-held line is used either with a baited hook or a

lure with a hook attached. This fishing techniques is most commonly used for catching bottom feeders

and squid, but can be used to catch smaller fish also. An angler can use a handline either from

boats or from the shore.

Jiggerpole - The jiggerpole fishing technique might just be the oldest known method of capturing

bass with an artificial lure.

A jiggerpole is a very long fishing pole that is used with a short, heavy line, usually about a foot

long with 50 lb test or heavier. A large lure or bait is attached and the angler will manually work

the jiggerpole from the shoreline. In deep cover, the tip of the fishing pole is dipped into the

water where the lure or bait can be offered to the awaiting fish.

Jigging - The fishing technique know as Jigging is the practice of fishing with a jig. A jig is a

type of fishing lure. A jig is a soft colorful body, most commonly made of rubber or silicone, which

covers a lead sinker with a hook molded into it. The whole idea of a jig is to create a jerky,

vertical motion, different then the spinnerbaits, which you want to move more smoothly through the

water horizontally.

For years angles have favored jigging as there are many different species fish attracted to this

type of lure and it is very versatile in which it can be used in both fresh water as well as salt

water.

For the jigger (angler) to be successful with this fishing technique, he needs to:

Use a rod in which he can feel when the fish strikes
Stay in contact with the lure
Get the jig to where the fish are
Most fish caught by jigs are on or near the bottom.

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Line Fishing Techniques pt 2

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