Fishing with Lindy Rigs

[Fishing Junky]

Hey guys. Just wondering what techniques you use when Lindy rigging? Any little tricks to your method? Thanks for your time, Junky.........

[Sunshine]

I don't use a barrel swivel. I slip the weight onto the line and then tie on the hook. I use a very small split for adjesting the length between weight and hook. Been doing it for years with no additional break offs.

I also like colored hooks and at times use barrel weights.

[THILL]

I'm with SUNSHINE, I used to help my dad guide in Minnesota and we used split shots too. Mostly to be able to adjust up and down faster and quicker tie ups.

[Doc_wi]

Using fireline to the swivel and "Vanish" for the snell has worked well for me. I also tie the "cheater rig" (as I call it) with the Lindy No-Snagg held back from the hook with the tiniest little split shot I have. I do this often and like at least 8# test mono in this application. I like light weights for pitching and try to remember to go a little heavier then I used to when pulling as I am doing better by not letting the rig get too far away from me. Sometimes when I'm pulling I have to push myself to go slow enough. I alos like long rods (at least 7 1/2', with light tips for feel and length and heavy back end for hook sets. I also use snel lengths form 18 inches to 6 - 8 feet, depending on the application.

Good luck

[woodsdweller]

I have started using the Northland Roach sinkers because I can change weights without having to retie. I also use a BB split shot instead of a swivel. No breakoffs yet due to pinching the line, but I am very careful. Am thinking about experimenting with fluorocarbon this year because I fish some very clear, highly pressured lakes.

Woodsdweller

[Fishing Junky]

Great info guys. Now, how are you working them? Are you basically jigging your sinker, or are ya off the bottem? Thanks again, Junky....

[Olyolson]

I use a small bead in between the swivel and sinker with flourocarbon leader.Drifting is highly effective especially with a floating jig with a twister tail and leech or minnow. Out west here we also use Spin Glo's alot with real good success.1 for the pan.... 2 for release

[westsider]

Oly,
You mostly river or lake fish? Which are your favorte two areas?
Thanks, Still searching the state for walleye...