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Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:52 am to tilco
quote:I would have too many shock breaks on certain applications.
8-10 lb mono is more than sufficient in open water.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 10:18 am to tilco
I've bass fished around cypress banks and grass mats most of my life, I'm just in the habit of hooking a fish and getting it to the boat quick, tight drag. Plus I snag a lot, I'd break off too much with 8lb
But I see your point
But I see your point
Posted on 7/17/14 at 10:24 am to Polar Pop
quote:
FluoroClear?
Nah. This stuff
Used just enough of the 15 to spool one reel, and went through an entire spool of 12 in a year and a half or so. Had the same problems with both. Breaking a little above the knot. Multiple time a bait I had been fishing with for hours broke off on the backcast. Haven't had that problem with other lines. The 15 was worse than the 12
Posted on 7/17/14 at 10:25 am to Boats n Hose
I can't remember the last time I broke off on a bass that wasn't on the hook set. Had to have been in the 80s. I'm sure it was with 12lb Big game.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 10:29 am to AlxTgr
I always forget about maxima. I might have to give it a try next time I respool.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 10:35 am to Boats n Hose
You can drop down on it. 15 is like other's 20.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 1:43 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:
Tie a leader on for specks
To each his own, but are the guys who use leaders doing so because they have a history of losing fish due to line breakage without a leader? Or do they just see others using them so they do to? For live shrimp, I've always used a Kahle tied onto 17 lb. mono under a weighted rattle cork, and I've often outfished guys with elaborate setups. Not ragging, just an honest question. I've just found that the simplest setup worked just fine.
This post was edited on 7/17/14 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:03 pm to GeauxTime9
I normally use berkley 15# on my spec/red reels.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 4:47 pm to GeauxTime9
quote:Alberto knot...much easier to tie on the water IMO...much smaller diameter too so it doesn't get caught in the rod eyes
How are y'all putting the leaders on ? Swivels or a double uni knot?
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:38 pm to TigerTatorTots
quote:
Alberto knot
First I had heard of this knot. Tried it out, I like it a little smaller then the double uni.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 1:29 am to GeauxTime9
Trilene big game 12 or 15# whatevers handy
Posted on 7/18/14 at 3:02 am to DTRooster
I always use mono my self usually big game 12# , I tried braided years back and never liked it , but im always willing to change or try something new , so what is the best braided to use ....
btw I never have a problem with my line breaking even with big reds ..... but I do change my line often due to memory mostly ....
btw I never have a problem with my line breaking even with big reds ..... but I do change my line often due to memory mostly ....
Posted on 7/18/14 at 8:08 am to GeauxTime9
I usually go w/ power pro on spinning reel and 12lb stren or trilene on baitcaster. I'd use more power pro but stuff ain't cheap and I find it digs into spool on baitcaster after a few uses.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 9:05 am to GeauxTime9
quote:Yea, the knot is a little longer but flatter than the uni. Makes it to where it doesnt get caught in the rod eyes as much
First I had heard of this knot. Tried it out, I like it a little smaller then the double uni.
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