When rods in rod holders get more action on lures.Used to tell guys on our boat to stop holding rod and put in rod holder to catch better.But yeah,there are times when long lining will outfish the bottom bouncers.Think that is usually in shallower water and you need that separation/distance from boat for fish to bite.But if long lining,better not do it over a rocky bottom.You will get snags.Dont be fooled,alot of people that say they are casters are actually draggers.I see it with people we fish with all the time.Casting 6 guys in a charter actually prevent half the crew from actually casting on the swing and are actually dragging/drift trolling instead.But,sometimes fish change things up.So give them whatever is working on a given day.