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Using the long-line
To start you need a weight for each end or 2 stakes if putting it out on a beach. Bait the hooks with any suitable bait - worm, squid, mackerel strip etc and it is best to cover the bait lightly with sand to stop birds getting at it.Set the line approx 1/2 HOUR AFTER low water and return about 11/2 hours BEFORE the next low tide.
If using from a boat you will need 2 weights,2 buoy lines and 2 flags.The size of the weights will depend on local tides etc but about 28lb(12kilo) is usually enough.Small anchors or grapnels can also be used.Tie the flag/buoy to the buoy line,tie the other end of the buoy line to 1 weight/anchor and then tie one end of the longline to the weight/anchor.Bait the hooks and lower them slowly over the side - after the last hook tie the other weight/anchor to the longline,tie one end of the other buoy line to the weight /anchor and lower the weight/anchor and tie the other flag to the remaining end of the buoy line.If you are fishing over a clean bottom a buoy line on 1 end is sufficient but if fishing over rocks or snaggy ground 2 lines are better as you can pull from either end if a hook catches in.Slipper limpet,mussels cockles,hermit crab,peeler crab,worms also make good baits but the more "local" a bait is the more effective it will be.
It is advisable to check with your local Sea Fisheries Officer on local regulations and byelaws before fishing.
GOOD FISHING !!!
To start you need a weight for each end or 2 stakes if putting it out on a beach. Bait the hooks with any suitable bait - worm, squid, mackerel strip etc and it is best to cover the bait lightly with sand to stop birds getting at it.Set the line approx 1/2 HOUR AFTER low water and return about 11/2 hours BEFORE the next low tide.
If using from a boat you will need 2 weights,2 buoy lines and 2 flags.The size of the weights will depend on local tides etc but about 28lb(12kilo) is usually enough.Small anchors or grapnels can also be used.Tie the flag/buoy to the buoy line,tie the other end of the buoy line to 1 weight/anchor and then tie one end of the longline to the weight/anchor.Bait the hooks and lower them slowly over the side - after the last hook tie the other weight/anchor to the longline,tie one end of the other buoy line to the weight /anchor and lower the weight/anchor and tie the other flag to the remaining end of the buoy line.If you are fishing over a clean bottom a buoy line on 1 end is sufficient but if fishing over rocks or snaggy ground 2 lines are better as you can pull from either end if a hook catches in.Slipper limpet,mussels cockles,hermit crab,peeler crab,worms also make good baits but the more "local" a bait is the more effective it will be.
It is advisable to check with your local Sea Fisheries Officer on local regulations and byelaws before fishing.
GOOD FISHING !!!
Guide created: 28/04/09 (updated 19/11/11)
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