Jugglining

[Shad Attack]

i was thinking about setting some jug lines through the weeks on pomme. any tips on specific baits or certain areas that would be conducive to this type of fishing? i appreciate any help in advance

[OzarkFishman]

If they are floating jugs, then cast net some shad. Set the bait to somewhere between 8 and 12 feet. Find some flats and have at it.

If they are anchored jugs, then you can use any baitfish (I prefer small bluegill/sunfish). I set 3 hooks ranging from the bottom to the top of the line. I fish anchored jugs in deeper water, but watch the thermocline with summer coming soon (even though it doesn't feel like it outside).

If you want specifics, then ask.

OzarkFishman

[Shad Attack]

are you using circle hooks? and how long are your leaders from the mainline on the anchored jugs?

[OzarkFishman]

I use circle hooks or big Kahle hooks. For whatever reason, I have had better luck with Kahle hooks, but I would still recommend circle hooks.

I use a white twine for the main line and then tie black twine for my leaders (usually 12 - 24 inches). You can use braid or mono for your leaders if you want. I keep the main line a different color so that I can easily cut the leader and know that I am not losing the rest of the rig. This actually saved me at Lake of the Ozarks when I had a gar and a 20 pound blue on the same line. I cut the leader to get the gar off and then landed the cat.

Good luck and take plenty of pictures.

You have 33 hooks that you can legally put in the water (label your jugs), use as many of those hooks as possible

OzarkFishman