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Posted on 5/14/13 at 7:53 pm to Capt ST
It happens, but it's never been a problem for me. Braid also floats the best which is why I love it when throwing top waters
Posted on 5/14/13 at 7:55 pm to wahoocs
20lb power pro, no leader.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 8:07 pm to MrCoachKlein
Yes you are correct, I thought about the floating thing after I posted, was going to edit and then a fleet of Entergy trucks show up running red tape neighbor has gas shooting up in front yard. Other neighbor is on patio chain smoking camels. 
I use mono leader, get a little stretch and not as visible. I throw frogs at reds a good bit and on those I go straight braid 65#.
I use mono leader, get a little stretch and not as visible. I throw frogs at reds a good bit and on those I go straight braid 65#.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 8:42 pm to wahoocs
15 lbs power Pro braded/ 20lbs monofilament leader.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:05 pm to Child of the Missip
Man, great responses in this thread.
I can see that number one, I'm going to use braid, and number two, I'm going to have to find out what # test works best for me.
Because I have no concerns about losing anything bigger than a trophy trout, I'm going to start with your suggestion, which I think was also mentioned by another poster.
Those numbers just look right to me. At least for the way I intend to use it.
I can see that number one, I'm going to use braid, and number two, I'm going to have to find out what # test works best for me.
Because I have no concerns about losing anything bigger than a trophy trout, I'm going to start with your suggestion, which I think was also mentioned by another poster.
Those numbers just look right to me. At least for the way I intend to use it.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:35 pm to wahoocs
Braided line test depends on pole length and action. Wind knots are a reall bitch and usually are the cause of a heavy/light test that doesn't fit the pole length or action.
medium heavy action rods:6'4"-7'
Braided Test: 15 lbs
15lbs is plenty. Braided strength is far superior than Mono and does not fray.
medium heavy action rods:6'4"-7'
Braided Test: 15 lbs
15lbs is plenty. Braided strength is far superior than Mono and does not fray.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:35 pm to wahoocs
Double post.
This post was edited on 5/14/13 at 9:36 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:43 pm to Child of the Missip
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medium heavy action rods:6'4"-7'
I have custom made 7' LSU rods.
Medium light action. I'll never go back to a store bought rod again. I still have several on old reels, but I won't purchase any more.
Does that mean I should go heavier on the braid?
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:45 pm to wahoocs
I find I have more bird nests with the lighter braids, I tend to keep my stuff above 30lbs, which is very thin, I think 8 lb equivalent. If you tie direct, use a sharpie on the first few feet. I cut a grove in the tip and run the line thru it. Stuff starts to fade after a few trips.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:50 pm to wahoocs
I use the 30# on my Chronarch and Calcutta, and I have yet to break off on a fish pulling through thick grass and through/over oyster beds. One is on a Falcon Coastal 7' M, and the other is on a St. Croix Mojo Inshore 7' MH.
This post was edited on 5/14/13 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:57 pm to PapaPogey
Shite Bourg from the pics I've seen of your fish, you can get by with 2lb test and still horse the fish.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:06 pm to Capt ST
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Shite Bourg from the pics I've seen of your fish, you can get by with 2lb test and still horse the fish.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:10 pm to Capt ST
i find i birds nest more with braid, but its easier to get out. it's never a catastrophe. can usually pull it out in a few seconds.
i could probably set my brakes a little bit better though.
i could probably set my brakes a little bit better though.
This post was edited on 5/14/13 at 10:11 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:11 pm to Capt ST
quote:
I find I have more bird nests with the lighter braids
That's the kinda thing I need to know.
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If you tie direct, use a sharpie on the first few feet
I'll probably use a flourocarbon leader.
quote:
I cut a grove in the tip and run the line thru it. Stuff starts to fade after a few trips
I'm not really sure what you're referring to here. Are you explaining how you splice the leader, and why do you need to sharpie anything?
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:13 pm to wahoocs
I use a 7 foot Medium Heavy St. Croix w/ a brand new Shimano Sahara 3000 FE. 15lbs braided 20lbs mono leader. I horse in every fish I catch.
I have caught 25-30lb fish on that set up with no problems. Of course some of my acquired angling skills were needed.
I have caught 25-30lb fish on that set up with no problems. Of course some of my acquired angling skills were needed.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:14 pm to Child of the Missip
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I horse in every fish I catch.
same. even in a kayak. i hardly ever fight fish for very long.
maybe i should just to make it more fun...
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:17 pm to Capt ST
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Shite Bourg from the pics I've seen of your fish, you can get by with 2lb test and still horse the fish.
Aint my fish bro. don't let my buddy fool you.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:23 pm to Capt ST
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If you tie direct, use a sharpie on the first few feet. I cut a grove in the tip and run the line thru it
I never do this ever, and I never pop out any guides. Do you constantly have ppl using your poles that are incompetent? Cutting the tip? I'm so confused because I would hope you don't ruin your pole(s) buy cutting a notch in the guide.
Edited leader for guide.
This post was edited on 5/14/13 at 10:35 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:24 pm to wahoocs
quote:
I'm not really sure what you're referring to here. Are you explaining how you splice the leader, and why do you need to sharpie anything?
I get it now.
Thanks
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