JK wrote: Are you looking to use it for livebaiting or as a casting set? I do a fair bit of LBG for kings and prefer mono for the livebaiting but braid for top water / casting. |
laidbackdood wrote: Jk......How do you rig your live baits please? through the shoulder....bridle? I had a few techniques that worked sweet on the boat.......but i used to get a lot of pulled live baits without hook ups......also thought maybe the balloon was over inflated......Do you favour circle hook or J hook for live baiting......long trace or short? It was a weak point for me........chucking a piper out rigged through the head... worked mind.
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JK wrote:
Bit off topic but methods depends on the livebait I guess usually just through shoulder with a j hook but for piper i prefer a smaller hook and through eye socket behind eye. If you stuff it up they did quick but after a bit of practice you can get it right and they will swim all day (well assuming they last that long before being gobbled up as they usually dont). Some people prefer ass hooking for piper just behind the fin but never really worked for me |
mikeyhz wrote: What would be the best knot to join a 120lb mono leader to 50lb mono main line? I've always just used a short leader tied with a uni knot onto a swivel then uni knot again from the swivel to the mainline. |
mikeyhz wrote: What would be the best knot to join a 120lb mono leader to 50lb mono main line? I've always just used a short leader tied with a uni knot onto a swivel then uni knot again from the swivel to the mainline. |
Pico wrote: I double my mainline (24kg) with a bimini twist then run a wind on leader (100-200lb depending on location) then uni to swivel, then 100-150lb trace to hook.
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