how-to longline for bass summertime fishing technique

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The longlining technique will definitely take a toll on your arms, reeling the bait with that much line through the resistance of the water adds up quickly; however, the reward is worth it. Occasionally slowing down and tossing a jig on the structure can add a few fish here and there, and will also give your arms a break.

your boat to can help you keep the bait traveling in the same path, once you find the “sweet lane.”

Each time you go out, you may find the fish want the crankbait in different ways. For instance, letting your bait consistently hit the tips of rocks may trigger the fish one day. The next day however, the fish want the bait dredging through the rocks. In this instance, you literally have to get your crankbait stuck, then work hard to snap, wiggle and jerk it out just to have a fish hammer it, that’s a fun bite!

“Don’t let snagging frustrate you, sometimes you can get your bait free without too much trouble and you’ll instantly feel a smack, game on,” said Milligan.

Keeping a plug-knocker with you is also a great dollar saver in the long run. Yes, you’ll have to take the time to motor back over and get the bait free but all that ruckus just may increase the interest of the fish residing there.

Fishing as many humps throughout the afternoon will provide you the best opportunities for fish. Spotted bass have a pack mentality, when you catch one, there will be more. Eventually they will compete for the bait, and that’s when you’ll start seeing the bigger ones. Jason consistently has good day’s longlining in the summer,

catching so many fish of

all size classes.

“Longlining for

spotted bass in the

summer months

is something I look forward to every year,” said Milligan. “Not many people do it for spots, which amazes me. Well, the secret is out now!”

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