hand lining ???

[GregM]

OK I give, what is it ? Srry for the stupid question. thx much

"I fish cuz the voices in my head tell me to"

[Check it out]

Greg if you use the feature above "search" and put a checkmark in the archive box you will find 53 posts about handlining . Hope that helps

[Hutch]

Greg,here's another way to check it out too. Go to the main page, go down to Information, click on Articles & Tips. Click on Julia Davis - aka JULS. I beleive she had a pretty darn good tearcher. She has a GOOD article that covers all the bases. If been doing it for years and LOVE IT. There's just something about catching fish without a pole that trips my trigger. You can also buy the equipment right here on Walleye Central. Hutch jigman@mhtc.net If memory serves me correct there have also been several chat room discussions where this was the topic. Might try doing a seach there too.

[Juls_WI]

This is one of the hardest techniques to explain..but I'll try to help.

Its a technique/presentation that requires a spring loaded reel (automatically winds the line back in) loaded with a heavy coated wire (60#), a 4'-6'shank with clevises every 6 inches , heavy mono leaders, and a heavy weight. The weights are usually 1 1/4# to 2#'s, depending on the current speed.

It's a technique that's used in rivers, where there is current. I've heard of people using it in lakes, but I have never tried it.

Shank- (also made out of 60# coated wire):
1. Two mono leads are connected to the clevises on the shank.
The top lead is twice the length of the bottom lead. So, if your running a 15' lead on the bottom, then the top lead would need to be 30'.
2. By moving leads up or down, from one clevis to another, you move the lead 6 inches on the shank, but the bait will only be effected by 2" either way. So, if your digging into the bottom, and junking up the baits, then you know how far off the bottom your bait will be by moving it up the shank to another clevis.

Mono leads:
Using a cheap brand of heavy mono line is best. The less memory you have in the line the better off you will be. When the leads are laying in the bottom of the boat, you want them to lay flat and not tangle. This is where cheap line shines. The lines go back in the water much faster too, and I know I would much rather be fishing than trying to undo a tangle!

Weights:
Weights come in many different shapes. From long and slender to tear drops, and everything inbetween. The weight is bounced on the bottom to follow contours. You lift it and touch...lift it and touch...

Baits: I can only recommend what I have used so far, and that a stickbait. I know some people use spoons or crawler harnesses, but I have yet to experiment with that.

Electronics: Keep an eye on the electronics to follow breaks.

Boat control: I don't think I will answer this one. It's to my advantage to keep this a secret for awhile..lol

You can find more information on Handlining from several archived posts here at Walleye Central, or the "Walleye Insider" had a great 6 page article on it back in Jan of 2001....
Off Shore Tackle's website has a free paper you can order that has some information on handlining too. www.offshoretackle.com
Jeannie gets the papers out pretty quick, when you order it. It's a paper that only comes out once a year.

Well, I'm starting to babble, so I'll sign off now. Hope that helped a little bit.
Juls