How do you fish with limb lines?

How do you fish with limb lines?

A Trotline is a length of twine strung out from shore into a waterway with smaller lines dangling off about every three feet to present a baited hook. Weights hang every 15 feet or so to keep the bait submerged. One end of the line is tied to a bank, the other is tied or anchored to something heavy out in the water.

What’s the best bait to use for catfish Jugging?

The best bait to use when jugging for catfish is either freshly-caught cut shad or 3 to 4-inch shad minnows cut in half for bait. Another great option available at Walmart would be any type of catfish stink bait dough bait. Just like there are several ways to skin a cat, there are just as many ways to catch a catfish.

What is a limb line?

Limb lines are a legal method of fishing in Texas freshwater. (They are illegal in saltwater.) Termed “throwlines” in regulations but commonly called “limb lines” or “set lines,” they are defined as “a fishing line with five or less hooks and with one end attached to a permanent fixture.”

What is the best pound test line for catfish?

Catfish aren’t line-shy, so you can use light or heavy fishing line as situations dictate. High-strength, small-diameter monofilaments testing 15 to 25 pounds are good inexpensive choices for all-round use, but when hunting the big boys, you may have to upgrade to 30-, 40-, even 80-pound-test.

What do you need for a limb-lining rig?

The most basic limb-lining rig is a hook, line, and sinker. You’ll need a spool of braided nylon trotline twine. I prefer #9 in green, and I cut it into 6-foot lengths with a loop at one end. Run the other end of the line through a ½-ounce sliding egg weight, then tie on a 2/0 to 5/0 J-hook.

Why do people use limb lines for catfish?

Because pretty much year-round and in most any kind of open catfish water, limb-lines catch fish. The most basic limb-lining rig is a hook, line, and sinker. You’ll need a spool of braided nylon trotline twine.

What is the difference between a jug-line and a limb-line?

For creek trips, we prefer the limb-lines because honey holes are spread out, paddling is the main activity, and we don’t need 50 hooks in the water to catch supper. A Jug-line is a hook, line, and sinker dropped beneath a jug, 2-liter bottle, pool noodle, or anything else that floats.