Jug Lines

JettyJumper · #1 06-13-2004, 11:10 PM

Do y'all jug line? I have for a while now but only in tanks. I need a good rig for this... I ususally just use a Prestone Anti-freeze jug (thouroly cleaned and then cleaned again) with a section of 15' of 350 lbs test nylon line or carpenters line from Wally-Mart. with 8/0 circle hooks and a chunk of lead (5lbs) to wieght it down. Is that soundin right to y'all?

Hawkeye · #2 06-14-2004, 08:30 AM

I'm thinking that jug-fishing is about as much a personal choice as the rest of the fishing you can do. People will pick and choose "tackle" for all manner of fishing based on our own likes and dislikes. I think the bottom line here is, do you catch fish with your set-up? If so, then I believe it's perfect. If not, then it probably needs a little adjustment....

JettyJumper · #3 06-14-2004, 09:58 AM

Well yes I have cought fish with it but most times the bait (bluegill or mudcat) is just nibbled at. and most of the cats that I catch are tangled up in the line by the time I get to them. Since I only jug-fish in tanks, I usually just set the line in the evenin and the go back teh next mornin to run it. I just want to see what y'all use so maybe I can spin off that with my own rig.....JJ

Lobo Jim · #4 06-14-2004, 12:01 PM

I believe regs require a white jug we use clorox jugs with name and date jug was put in water wrote on jugs with mark a lot. We have picked up 30lb blues and yellows up to 40 lbs, two hook drop, first hook down from jug 3 ft and 2nd hook 6 ft dowm from 1st. Live bait works best for us if we want Yellows.
Lobo Jim

JettyJumper · #5 06-14-2004, 01:39 PM

"I believe regs require a white jug"by lobo jim.

Yes they do requier white jugs however I am fishin private waters so I don't mind the rules...haha. thanx for the input y'all...JJ

NightTrain · #6 06-14-2004, 08:18 PM

Jumper,

There's jugline fishin' and there's jug fishin' ... jugline bein' stationary.To prevent as many tangles,check it more often.

fishomaniac · #7 06-14-2004, 10:36 PM

I ain't sure Jetty Jumper, but 5# of lead seems like an awful lot for a jugline. That sounds more like a throwline weight. the beauty of a jugline is the flotation provides the resistance. of course you have to chase down your jug. I've caught plenty of fish on throwlines too. Set the line length fairly shallow for night on your jugs, as they will end up close to the bank from the wind, and that is where the catfish will be prowling at night. If I ain't right be sure to set me straight. I'd rather be embarassed than skunked anyday!

JettyJumper · #8 06-14-2004, 10:56 PM

fishomaniac, I have expermted all types of weight and 5# seems to perform the best. i have seen one cat just run completly around the tank for 5 minutes with out the jug even submergin. with all that I would've figured on him gettin hooked, but for some strange reason he didn't: just ripped the bait off. thats why I oupted for a larger wieght. seein that I am only fishin in a tank not a lake, I don't have to chase it anywhere but from one side of the tank to the other, at the most 150 yards.....

nighttrain, I am jug fishin. free floatin with a weight at the bottom. I check it often when I set it durin the day, atleast every other hour or so and then sometimes I leave it over night(thats when the tangles happen)...JJ

NightTrain · #9 06-14-2004, 10:58 PM

Fishomaniac,
I fish jugs often,and if Jettyjumper's talkin' 'bout those,you are correct,suh.
However,it's my understanding that a jugline is like a vertical trotline...weighted at one end and float on the other...now,if I'm wrong ya'll feel free to school me.

NightTrain · #10 06-14-2004, 11:00 PM

OH, sorry ,jumper,ya posted while I won't lookin'!!