What type of fish will I catch on a limbline?

A limb line is a great way to fish.  It is also called tree limb fishing.  You do not need a boat, but you can use one as well.  A large number of fish can be caught using limb line fishing.  You should vary your length and line strength dependant on the type of fish you are after.   One of the benefits of fishing in this manner is that you can fish at various depths.  Do maintain the strict guidelines if your State Conservation Department has them for limb line fishing.

The method in which you fish with this method will also determine what type of fish you will catch.  If you want catfish, then you need to set your fishing lines much deeper in the water.  You can also use this method for sun perch, bass, and bluegill.  In this case, the lines should not be nearly as deep. 

Another tip here is to alternate your bait.  You will need to check your lines often.  Keeping fresh bait on them makes a huge difference.  Live bait will do much better.  If you are fishing for catfish, use live bait that has blood as they are attracted to this.  You also want to consider the use of bait such as grasshoppers, worms, or grubs whenever possible over artificial bait.  Yet, you can use that, too.

Of course, the definitive answer to your question about which type of fish you can catch with this method of limb line fishing is determined by where you are fishing.

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