I use the big noodles and they will tire out a 20 lb+ blue and 30 lb+ gar like right now. They may pull it under a couple of time and then head to shallow water so they can lay on the bottom and rest. I have no doubt the ones I make will catch blues over 35 lb. When I see a noodle stand up I just let it be for 1/2 hour or so. The fish don't even fight when I pull them up. As for line length, I mostly fish them shallow, 3 to 5 ft. If I need to go deeper I just replace the line with one longer before I hit the lake.
I usually already know where and how deep I intend to fish. With the lakes rising so fast I may have to change my method so I will stay tuned to this thread.

I just noticed the orange one. That one isn't legal, they can be any color BUT orange now.

I like to just sit and watch them. As soon as that noodle pops we paddle over and the chase is on. It is a blast from the kayaks.

Must be used with a valid GEAR TAG (see Definitions) attached within 6 inches of the free-floating device; gear tag is valid for 10 days after the date set out and must include the number of the permit to sell nongame fish taken from fresh water, if applicable. Properly marked buoys or floats qualify as valid gear tags.
For non-commercial purposes, a jugline must be marked with a free-floating device of any color other than orange.
For commercial purposes, a jugline must be marked with an orange, free-floating device.


I thought they had to be white until reading this.

Any way roll all the line up next to the float put 2 or 3 half hitches at the end of your pvc. If you allow the line to just float if you have execs it will be caught by the motor. By rolling the line by the float it will be easer to untie the line

Nice looking jug lines! I don't fish with jugs because my freezer is almost full from rod and reel fishing. To me reeling them in is more fun.