More Ways To Setup Catfishing Limb Lines

How much do you know about catfishing limb lines? Sometimes it's referred to as throw lines, jug lines and trot lines. It's a unique way to go fishing and it's fairly easy as well.

To setup catfishing limb lines one of the first things that you need to do is know and understand the rules and regulations of the body of water in which you are fishing.

Some areas have very strict guidelines concerning limb lines and you need to know in advance what they are. You also need to know what the catch limit for each area is so you don't exceed this number. It's important that you always follow the regulations wherever you go fishing.

The next thing that you need to do is find your location. Part of choosing your location will depend on whether or not you plan to use a boat. If you do have a boat you may have more options because of the way limb lines are set-up.

You will get the best results if you search for a spot that is a prime location for catfish. This includes areas where you see an abundance of baitfish or where there are structures and deep holes nearby for this species to hideout in.

Getting Started

To get started all you need is a spool of string, hooks and weights. Cut off different lengths of the string and tie a hook and a sinker onto each one. Tie a loop on the opposite end of the string. Make the loop large enough for the hook and sinker to fit through. Then hook these onto another line by looping it around the string you are pulling from the spool.

If you are using a boat, then you simply need to search for a tree or stump near the edge of the water where you can tie one end of the limb line. You can secure the other end anywhere in the water you choose by using weights.

If you're not using a boat, then you will want to find a narrow strip where you can secure one end of the limb line on one side and the other end across the water onto a tree or stump on the other side. Make sure you don't use a dry and brittle tree branch or it could snap under the weight and you could lose your catch.

It will make it easier to set up your limb line if you have an idea of what size the catfish are in the location you choose. If the cats are normally small, then you won't need to put lots of weight on the line. Add more weight as the size of fish increases. This will also determine the size bait that you should use.

Make sure your lines go deep into the water. Since the catfish is a scavenger fish they stay close to the bottom of the water. You have to get the bait down to where they are and if your string is too short they will swim underneath your bait and never see it. Make sure that you make the lines different lengths in order to have the best results.