The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : light multi use spin set https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:59:58 +0000 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:11:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=104323 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : They are very secure alright and...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493209&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493209 Author: flyfisher
Subject: 104323
Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 11:11am

They are very secure alright and very minimal, so no bulk, I'm the same Coro, back to back uni's but I tend to do quite a few more turn than is necessary, but that can effect the knot, making it too rigid and tangle back on itself during a cast, so now using about 10 turns on the braid and 7 on the mono, seems about right.

I like to have at least a few turns on the spool to take up the casting inertia, but everyone has their own preferences on this.

Other than Rapala's I use a uni exclusively, I like the way it allows the lure / fly freedom to move in the loop until drawn down upon. Cheers

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:11:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493209&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493209 <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : flyfisher wrote:A swivel or...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493208&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493208 Author: PJay
Subject: 104323
Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 11:07am

Originally posted by flyfisher flyfisher wrote:

A swivel or clip is a 100% must have if using Rapala's or you'll quickly rub the knot off each time the lure hits the rocks on the 'nose-down' retrieve', everything else a uni-knot loop all the way. Have to disagree about them affecting the Rapala's motion, makes no difference - what can effect the motion is an eye bent out of alignment, does not take much, I only use the light wire Japanese clips with no swivel - very small and strong. Have jumped in pools with Rapala's testing this and observing the differing actions.



Thanks for this about the Rapalas - we're all here to learn. I'll take your advice. I have a packet of the light clips.]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:07:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493208&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493208 <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : Those clips look very secure FF...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493133&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493133 Author: corokid
Subject: 104323
Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 3:13am

Those clips look very secure FF , more secure than the standard genie clip which is known to disconnect sometimes , will have to try and get some.
For everything else I use a uni knot to make a loop , pinch it up tight leaving a small loop. Loop closes up on a fish if its a good one , If I feel fussy I just cut and retie which is not a bad idea if its been near a snappers jaws anyway. If its a hot bite I just chuck it back out and seems to make no difference .
Main thing is I can tie a uni knot well and quickly .
For joining braid to to leader , back to back uni knot but I prefer making a double in braid with either a bimini twist or 7 turn spider hitch and attaching leader with a Yukatan knot . This set up is virtually seamless and casts well . 20lb trace and start with 2m leader. Have had fantastic service from a bulk spool of 10lb power pro in the moss green , will have to get some in 5 or 6lb for trout.
]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2014 03:13:27 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493133&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493133 <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : They look great I&#039;ll have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493114&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493114 Author: TCG
Subject: 104323
Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 10:43pm

They look great I'll have to try some, Thanks]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:43:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493114&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493114 <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : Dunno if you can make them out...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493109&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493109 Author: flyfisher
Subject: 104323
Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 10:40pm


Dunno if you can make them out in this pic TCG, but have attached below so you can see, they are very small.


]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:40:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493109&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493109 <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : Do have a link of where to find...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493099&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493099 Author: TCG
Subject: 104323
Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 10:27pm

Do have a link of where to find those clips FF? or a picture? cheers]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:27:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493099&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493099 <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : A swivel or clip is a 100% must...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493089&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493089 Author: flyfisher
Subject: 104323
Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 10:00pm

A swivel or clip is a 100% must have if using Rapala's or you'll quickly rub the knot off each time the lure hits the rocks on the 'nose-down' retrieve', everything else a uni-knot loop all the way. Have to disagree about them affecting the Rapala's motion, makes no difference - what can effect the motion is an eye bent out of alignment, does not take much, I only use the light wire Japanese clips with no swivel - very small and strong. Have jumped in pools with Rapala's testing this and observing the differing actions.
]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:00:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493089&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493089 <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : I&#039;m with PJay here, I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493070&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493070 Author: OneWayTraffic
Subject: 104323
Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 9:17pm

I'm with PJay here, I don't see the point of using a swivel or clip when Lefty's non slip mono knot is so strong and reliable. I've been using them for over two years and have had a grand total of one failure in all that time. I'm pretty sure it was the line itself not the knot. ]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 21:17:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1493070&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1493070 <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : I use small snap swivels when...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1492975&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1492975 Author: Southern_Jez
Subject: 104323
Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 6:44pm

I use small snap swivels when spin fishing for trout ... It's just faster to swap lures, especially with cold fingers down this way and never had one break on trout (barracouta destroyed one in the estuary though) ... I don't use swivels for soft baits though, but that is a different rod/reel for me]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:44:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1492975&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1492975 <![CDATA[light multi use spin set : None. Knots only.1. Braid doesn&#039;t...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1492952&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1492952 Author: PJay
Subject: 104323
Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 5:40pm

None. Knots only.

1. Braid doesn't suffer from twist like mono, so no need for a swivel.

2. Most of us distrust clips (and cannot see much point in them since a Lefty's Loop is so easy and fast to tie); but specially on really light line, clips also interfere with the way the SB [edit - or, IMO, a Rapala] swims.]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 17:40:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=104323&PID=1492952&title=light-multi-use-spin-set#1492952