PE Pete wrote: Hey Geoff, yeah was thinking more about setting up game reels and reels I use when up at the three kings. TBH I have only ever done it by feel for my snapper and local kingly fishing. BUT a mate has done some reasonably controlled bench tests of some popular braid brands attempting to simulate shock loading which occurs at the strike. This test has revealed that manufacturers stated breaking strain is based on a test protocol that doesn't represent real world shock impact on the braided mainline. In essence real world breaking value of most if not all braids is significantly lower than specified tested breaking strain WHEN tested in a way that is more representative of the shock impact of initial contact of a large fish. That's not to say the manufacturers are lieing to us they report on results from their test protocols. When we discussed his findings we realised the importance of a few things we all already knew. 1: Smooth drag no sudden sticking creating more shock loading potential. 2: When targeting big model kings or any big pelagic using quality shock leader as opposed to FC will give you a bit more give in your system. I have been doing this up at the three kings for a couple of years now. On this second point I now only use FC for my litest fishing IE micro jigging and some slow pitch, the rest I now use shock leaders. Hope this explains my need to be more accurate with my drag settings 😁 |
Snappa Geoff wrote: Another point on the Drag subject i use, once youv'e cleaned reels and rods after a day out and its time to store them in rod holders, shed or where ever unwind the drags on reels so there is no tension when stored. Was told it helps look after them. Don't know how much truth in it but mine have never let me down in all the years since iv'e been doing it. cheers.... |
home bouy wrote: Nirai and mad Brian. Is that a bad thing??? What's the point of even making a comment like that |
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