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Post by O2BFishin on May 24, 2005 11:20:18 GMT -5
I decided to try braided fishing line for first time. Put a 10# test with 2# diameter on two of my lite reels and it casts a bit farther, lies flat on the water - no curls, and apeears to live up to it's claim of no memory. Really holds a knot, too. Also seemed like I could feel the lake bottom a bit better when I put on a jig. There's so many lines anymore, and some cost a small fortune, but I think I'm going to like this braided stuff!
O2BFishin
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Post by JerryofWNY on May 24, 2005 14:47:30 GMT -5
I use it on all but my ultralite stuff. You're right about feeling the bottom. You'll even notice a different feel of rocks, mud, weeds. Remember the no stretch characteristic and let up a little on the hookset. Sometimes, especially in clear water I'll add a 4' fluorocarbon leader.
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Post by SteveABass on Jun 10, 2005 20:14:16 GMT -5
Jerry - what's the best way to attach that fluorocarbon leader? And do you use the same pound test as the line that you are tying to?
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Post by HipKat on Jun 10, 2005 21:50:48 GMT -5
I use it on all but my ultralite stuff. You're right about feeling the bottom. You'll even notice a different feel of rocks, mud, weeds. Remember the no stretch characteristic and let up a little on the hookset. Sometimes, especially in clear water I'll add a 4' fluorocarbon leader. I do the same, and run 6lb flouro on my ultr-lite. I just like the added strenght the most, and the fact that the line won't snap. they say that it ruins your eyelets faster, but for the cost of replacing a rod only, I don't care about that.Besidesw, I invest more in the reel than the rod anyway....
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Post by JerryofWNY on Jun 12, 2005 7:34:16 GMT -5
Steve, I usually use a small swivel to connect my lines and tie a non silp loop. Tying directions can be found at this site: www.netknots.com/I use this knot for nearly all my terminal tackle. I know the directions say mono, but I use it with the braided as well and it has never failed me. Hope this helps. Jerry
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Post by SteveABass on Jun 12, 2005 10:23:49 GMT -5
Thanks Jerry,
I was expecting that you might use a swivel. I was hoping that you had a better line to line method. I always have problems running those little swivels into my top rod guide.
Thanks for the knot link. I'll have to add that to my favorites and practice a couple of new knots.
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Post by JerryofWNY on Jun 12, 2005 10:51:42 GMT -5
I find that with a three or four foot leader I bring the fish to net before the swivel has to go through the tip.
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FISHNGUY
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2004 Fire-enging-red Triton 176 sport with 65HP jet. Pulled by H2
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Post by FISHNGUY on Jun 16, 2005 16:05:49 GMT -5
This is how a tournement pro. friend of mine taught me to set up and it seems to help.I go as heavy as I can without hurting the action of my presentation. Remember, floros. are almost invisible in water so diameter doesn't matter that much. However, they do have certain characteristics that limit there applications ie. they sink fast and in cold conditions they have alot of memory. Here are my basic set ups: On crank and jerk bait rigs I use 30lb braid with a 17-20lb floro. leader. The jerk baits are suspending so the sinking floro.doesn't hurt the action. In fact, it helps it maintain a horizontal position on the pause. I have two different set ups for worm type fishing. If I need to crawling or sliding presentation (along edges or isolated structure) I go with straight floro.. The sinking line keeps me flat on the bottom longer. If I need a hopping presentation (pockets and scattered structure) I go back to the braided line with a short floro. leader about 10lb.. The floating braid helps lift the lures vertically for a nice action. For top water stuff I use regular monos. The sinking floro. will kill the action. As far as tying on we use a surgeons knot. Also, us one of the many loop-type knots to tie onto the lure. The heavier,stiffer floro. will tend to slo down the action when a full contact know is used. Hope this helps. FISHNGUY
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