Author Topic: why use 1-3# lines for panfish? (Read 8272 times)

newicefisherman · « **on:** Dec 18, 2006, 10:45 PM »

is there any other reason other than for the fight to use lighter line? i cant figure it out
any answer is appreciated thanks

KingFisher1 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 18, 2006, 10:48 PM »

You get a much better jigging action with tiny lures and it is harder for the fish to detect the light line.

icejunky · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 18, 2006, 10:58 PM »

when you are using micro sized jigs, you get a better "fall" and better action. less visability as well

newicefisherman · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 18, 2006, 11:01 PM »

ok ty, i am new to the sport. i have some jigs that are a little longer than a penny. could anyone tellmewhat typeof fish they are for?

newicefisherman · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 18, 2006, 11:04 PM »

they kind of look like this www.com/Golden%20Lites.JPG]http://www...com/Golden%20Lites.JPG

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 19, 2006, 05:05 AM »

in addition its a little easier to detect their minute bites

lostfisher1 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 19, 2006, 06:41 AM »

i think u have a bad link.it take me wo somthing else.

newicefisherman · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 19, 2006, 09:40 AM »

ok try this. remember they are about as long as a penny. http://www.peterson-outdoors.com/Golden%20Lites.JPG

newicefisherman · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 19, 2006, 09:40 AM »

newicefisherman · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 19, 2006, 09:42 AM »

nevermind

RLWagner · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 19, 2006, 09:48 AM »

3/4# test line is even better! You can get it at sewing stores. The light line enables much better jigging action, creates less tension on the in-hale and carries much less coiling capabilities. This enables the angler to detect takes much quicker which allows for a more rapid hook set. Alas....higher catch rates.
Also, later in the season after the fish have spent 2-3 months staring at jigs dangling from line, the thin lines can become much more effective on "line-shy" fish. You could compare the advantages to those of using 4# test on river Steelies as oppossed to 8-10 test leaders.
You must also match your rod type to the line. A stiff rod will slice through light line like butter!

ceo32312 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 24, 2006, 04:03 PM »

Who makes the best jig rod for light line?

reubenpa · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 24, 2006, 07:01 PM »

most 2 lb ice lines... like trilene micro ice etc, is 5/1000th of an inch thick. I use 4 lb Tectan premium plus line from Cabelas, and it is 4/1000ths of an inch... it goes down to 3 lb I think maybe a little over 2 lb line... really thin... it helps with senesitivity, lure sinking, and less visibility.. I went from 4 lb trilene cold weather, which is blue, to trilene micro ice in 2 lb and more than doubled my catch. now with the 4 lb line I have more strength with thinner line and love it

bigdave1018 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 07:12 AM »

light line equals more bites when the gills are finicky. micro jigs are always the ticket for gills. yes heavier line will catch gills when the school is in a feeding mood but when you actually have to fish for gills, go light and get the bites. i like to use a micro jig with a small dropper line off it. i tie on a real small aberdeen wire hook like a size 12 or smaller and hook on 1 spike very lightly. them finicky gills will swallow that small hook like a kid eating a jelly bean. they cant stand that little morsel falling ever so slowly into their zone. hope this helps tight lines.

newicefisherman · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 10:34 AM »

it just is so weird to me that a gill would bite on or see something that small

RLWagner · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 10:55 AM »

As far as eating small things, if you open the gut of a Bluegill, or use an extractor you will notice about 80% or more of the contents will most likely be smaller objects called zooplankton or phytoplankton. This may be one reason why Gills are so effectively caught on small Marmooska style jigs. These micro-organisms comprise a surprisingly large percentage of a panfishes diet.
If at night you have the opportunity to place a flashlight beam or other light source down the fishing hole, within 20 minutes or so the water column will become filled with these micro organisms, at least in fertile lakes that should be the case.

Quack_Attack · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 14, 2007, 06:04 PM »

Quote from: ceo32312 on Dec 24, 2006, 04:03 PM

Who makes the best jig rod for light line?

Most of your brand name rods will have the line test recommendation on them. A UL spinning reel with a smooth drag is a must.

The Genz Stix Combo isn't a bad little combo outfit and won't break the bank. I like the 23" Bluegill Combo and use 2# lb on it.

I have some 28" Higley UL rods that I use 2# on also, these are my favorites.

tbirdbassr · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 14, 2007, 06:12 PM »

When we fish clear water you definately go small a Buddy of mine has 1/2 lb. that's what I'm looking for!!!

empty hook · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 15, 2007, 07:05 PM »

Quote from: icejunky on Dec 18, 2006, 10:58 PM

when you are using micro sized jigs, you get a better "fall" and better action. less visability as well

Up to 15' of water I also don't use a split shot. If a bite is on by perch I have a rod with a small slit shot to get down faster.

RLWagner · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 16, 2007, 06:55 AM »

Quote from: tbirdbassr on Jan 14, 2007, 06:12 PM

When we fish clear water you definately go small a Buddy of mine has 1/2 lb. that's what I'm looking for!!!

To get 1/2 pound you may need to go to a sewing shop. They will most likely sell it by diameter. Good luck.

tbirdbassr · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 17, 2007, 01:43 AM »

Found some yesterday RL they don't give it away though lol

RLWagner · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 17, 2007, 09:26 AM »

Usualy quite a bit on the spool though. A small price to pay for the success it will aide you in finding.

hunters08 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 17, 2007, 03:55 PM »

The new fire line crystal 1 pound test is supposed to be 1/4 pound diameter cant wait to try it.

mormyshka · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 17, 2007, 04:23 PM »

"The new fire line crystal 1 pound test is supposed to be 1/4 pound diameter cant wait to try it. "

Thats why in Europe fishing lines going by diameter( 0.08mm ,0.10mm etc) not by pound test -people
dint get confused.
And (if I may) just for the info: It is called mormyshka not marmooska. It is from the Russian word
"mormysh" which is freshwater shrimp - and those microjigs were invented in Russia to imitate this
small creature.

hunters08 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 17, 2007, 05:04 PM »

if you read the box the line comes in, most tell you the metric measurements also, so you really cant get confused.

mormyshka · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 17, 2007, 06:05 PM »

"1 pound test is supposed to be 1/4 pound diameter"
Does it sounds right to you?
If we are talking about size of the fishing lines it's make more sense( for me) if we are using
diameter. Why?? Because there is only one size of 0.10 mm line (and it is 0.10mm)
If we are using pound system we can find few lines with same test but different diameters,
and diameter is what determine performance of the line. Just my 0.02

hunters08 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 08:38 AM »

i just said "supposed to be because i have no clue what the diameter of 1/4 pound test is??" and i think you cant say that the diameter is what makes it a good line especially today with all the super lines on the market.For instance, power pro has the diameter of 2 pound test but it is actually as strong as 10 pound test(stronger in my opinion) and some of the flourocarbon lines have the same pound test and are thinnner in diameter,for instance vanish compared to p-line 10 pound vanish has a .10mm diameter and p-line has an .11mm diameter and i would not use vanish. That is just my .02 cents

mormyshka · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 10:26 AM »

Ditto -you made my point

hunters08 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 11:48 PM »

Quote from: mormyshka on Jan 18, 2007, 10:26 AM

Ditto -you made my point

i'll let you know what it is when i "READ THE BOX" i have no clue what it is because to my knowledge there has never been line that thin.

hunters08 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 19, 2007, 12:01 AM »

Wow it says on the box the 1 pound test is .25 diameter this stuff is so thin its amazing and i cant even break it!!!!

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Author Topic: why use 1-3# lines for panfish? (Read 8272 times)

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