Long Lines

[jws]

We use boat anchors for both ends of the line when we hunt tidal waters. Better have overkill in these areas of you will have a friggin mess!

[Waterfowler]

Nothing like a coot 'fore work and before goin to bed.

Im always bitter! Alot better than people callin ya sweet.

That's reasonable

[Shotunderit]

Looking for the easiest/fastest way to do long lines. Running anywhere from 12 to 18 deeks a line. I've been checking out the Heavy Hauler Raft O Ducks anchor system. Has anyone had any experience with this system or have a better way to go? Pros? Cons? Go to hell?

Lots of ideas here, http://doctarilonglines.com/. I'm going to modify my gang rig and will probably just buy the supplies and build it myself.

[BigBrother]

You want the easiest way?







Don't ask BigBrother.

Noob.

[GobblerHntr]

Window sash weights! Pro Tip

And no I ain't ever going to have enough and no I won't get rid of any!

[sprigdog]

Having someone who can run a boat in 25kts wind and 3 kt opposing current is the most important thing about L/L's. The only time I ever cuss my main partner is at 5am in those conditions. All the while glad I have the easy job of getting them out without tangling. He definitely has the toughest job.

[Duckman#1]

I use 3 lb collapsible anchors and Extension Cord Reels for lines. I use 150 feet of 5/16 for the main and two feet of 3/16 for drops with gang rig clips.

[Rubberhead*]

Having someone who can run a boat in 25kts wind and 3 kt opposing current is the most important thing about L/L's. The only time I ever cuss my main partner is at 5am in those conditions. All the while glad I have the easy job of getting them out without tangling. He definitely has the toughest job.

If any of you end up in this situation with SD remember to bring one of your kids - it helps keep the cussing to a minimum.

[sprigdog]

That is funny!








And true..haha

[BigBrother]

And, dont ever, ever, ever, ever have the bright idea to launch your long lines in shallow water, high winds, and a dumping tide by peeling out the tag end of your lines in the current without a weight.

Most godawful mess I have ever seen.

[Waterfowler]

I got my heavy hauler system in the mail today. Looks idiot proof. Guess if I like it I'll build my own.

[MolliesMaster]

Looks idiot proof..

Famous last words there..

[PharmHunter]

I use barbell weights on each end. 36" drops with the big clips spaced 4ft apart. It ain't rocket science. I took this straight from Sprig's book, and it works like a charm.

[Shotunderit]

Window sash weights! Pro Tip

Yep.

[CofC Waterfowler]

I did a search for Sprigdog's long line thread but did not find anything. I have 4 long lines but my paracord tangels easily. I want to see how he made his to prevent tangling but I couldn't find the thread.

[GobblerHntr]

Paracord is your first problem

[BigBrother]

500 lb tarred line.

[PharmHunter]

Wallace Cordage Co. I believe is a good supplier. You want tarred cord, whatever you get. I've used the long line mainline that all the Mack's, Cabelas, etc sell. Not nearly as good and clips will slip on it.

[Relentlous]

I did a search for Sprigdog's long line thread but did not find anything. I have 4 long lines but my paracord tangels easily. I want to see how he made his to prevent tangling but I couldn't find the thread.

If my computer was workin I would show you a little trick on how to store your gang rigs.

[duckcrazed]

If you can find it, Brownell line is the shit...