penn live liner

[Gunpowder]

i got a nice gift this year and wanted to make sure i was using it properly before i actually hit the beaches to use it. anyone wanna walk me through techniques on how to properly use the live liner or just give me some good pointers? anythin would be much appreciated.
mike

[fishsmith]

Hi Gun,

I'm no pro, but let me take a shot.

It is just a spinning reel, so casting and retreiving will be the same.

The liveline option is just like a very loose drag, but when you want to set the hook all you have to do is crank the handle and your drag will take over.

To activiate it, after you cast flip the switch at the bottom/back of the reel.
I use it when fishing live bait (or chunk bait).
When the fish hits, you'll hear the line start to spool off the reel (I can't freakin wait to hear that sound again) Now when you decide to set the hook, and this subject has had much discussion, for me, I like to say let the fish run for 10 seconds before setting the hook, but that 10 seconds feels like an hour, so in reality I'll be I set the hook after 5 seconds.

Good luck, its a versitle reel, just make sure you keep it rinsed and oiled.

[MrHunters]

Originally Posted by fishsmith

for me, I like to say let the fish run for 10 seconds before setting the hook, but that 10 seconds feels like an hour, so in reality I'll be I set the hook after 5 seconds.

ain't that the truth. I get all panicy pete and probably don't last 5 seconds but it does feel like at least 10.

[Gunpowder]

so wats the difference between the drag? on the bottom and the drag on the top?

[angler management]

it's just a fast switch for 2 different drag tensions,, Drag on the bottom is for live liner, top is a regular.
So if you have live bait, might want to tighten up the live liner a little so the fish is not running off, but for chunks, or slow current you can loosen it up so the fish does not feel drag when he takes the bait.

It's like leaving the bail open without chance for a birds nest, and with an open bail, line just falls off,, with a live liner, you can put some tension.

[Sweetwater]

To be clear: When you are fishing live bait or chunk, you will use the rear drag. The rear drag should be set to a tension that allows the fish to "run" with the bait a bit, without feeling unnatural resistence, before you're ready to set the hook. For chunk, you might set the rear drag a bit lighter than you might for live bait since chunks don't swim

When you're fighting the fish, you'll be using the front drag, so set the drag for the tension you desire for that purpose (setting the hook and fighting the fish). When you're ready to set the hook, flip the lever to the front drag, then rear back and set the hook.

This basically serves the same purpose as fishing with an open bail where you might tend the line between thumb and forefinger allowing the bait to swim or the fish to take the bait without too much resistence. In other words, the rear drag tends the line for you, while allowing you to keep the bail closed the whole time.

Make sense?

[Andy D]

Just be careful not to have the Live Liner drag too loose, If you have a big fish take the bait and start running off at a good clip you'll wind up with a birds nest.

[Gunpowder]

sweet thanks for all the feed back. i look forward to using it.

[Adamfishes]

The key is to walk as far away from your rod as possible, maybe go to the bathroom, go to your truck. The fish know when your close by. Then get ready to sprint!

[Sweetwater]

Originally Posted by Adamfishes

The key is to walk as far away from your rod as possible, maybe go to the bathroom, go to your truck. The fish know when your close by. Then get ready to sprint!

Yeah...I always seem to get a take down when I'm having a sandwich, taking a "bio-break," or getting a refreshment. Why is that?