BrettD Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 I never hold my line We fish 2 out of the front of the boat (18' alum) when flipping/pitching because the way the boat sits low in the rear it makes flipping/pitching a pain especially when your way in back in the reeds. Or when we are fishing a narrow cut or canal and each person takes one side of the canal/cut. Quote
james 14 Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 1. I would hold my line and I actually used to until sometime last year when it became uncomfortable for some reason (partially due to a couple new rods that didn't have foregrips). I now hold the reel and it feels good except for when I'm fishing moving baits to my right side and I set the hook pulling towards my left with my left hand...the rod likes to come out of my hand because my it isn't big enough to get a good grip all the way around the reel and the bottom of the rod. Still working that one out. 2. Since I just got my 21' bass boat my partner now steps up to the front on occasion if we're flipping or pitching. If we're casting it better for him to stay back. I like to sidearm cast so the further back he is the better. 1 Quote
aharris Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 1. With a baitcaser, I ALWAYS have my finger on the line. I guess it's just something Im comfortable with. Spinning rod, not so much so b/c it's just not comfortable. 2. If we're in a big boat and we're throwing fast moving baits (spinner bait, crank bait) to the bank, then yes, both in the front but that's usually the only case. Quote
Dinky Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 1. I just watch my line, I used to hold a finger lightly against it but didn't find it very helpful in the long run. 2. I've got a 20 ft boat, never had anyone fish up front with me, seems kind of silly. If Rhino is in the boat with me then No--he would try to push me into the water just to see if I floated. If Kate Upton is in the boat--do I need to actually say it--YES. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 28, 2013 Super User Posted February 28, 2013 1. Never 2. I fish where I can control the boat from. If the boat has a TM mounted in front, then I will be in the front. If the TM is in the back then I will be in the back of the boat. Quote
fstr385 Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 Sometimes I hold the line on the drop, like sometimes my bait will fall and land on top of grass or edge of a rock ect... I think its done falling then suddenly it drops again and it looks like a hit, when its not. When Im in areas like that with little or no weight I hold the line, but most of the time I just watch it. I don't have a large boat but I like being in the front. Im usually trolling toward the best spot and the rear goes over already fished water. When I underhand roll a cast, Ive broken several lips on crankbaits not paying attention looking at where Im casting and hit the motor. Most boats mount second fish finders at the front and not the rear. Quote
ebob2435 Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 I hold the line sometimes when I'm fishing really slow or anchored. Sometimes I even stich with the line if I am anchored. I have gotten shunked when I'm in the front of the boat as well as being in the back of the boat lol. Quote
joetomlee Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 If Rhino is in the boat with me then No--he would try to push me into the water just to see if I floated. If Kate Upton is in the boat--do I need to actually say it--YES. If Kate Upton was in the boat I'd let her sit on my lap and fish. :eyebrows: Quote
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