MightyBoosh wrote: Yes, a few times. Haven't made up my mind. Obviously better bite detection and casting distance. Downside is less abrasion resistance and grip lead setups are more like to move due to less elasticity, but even the latter has to be balanced against the lower diameter of braid meaning less water resistance. To get the best of both worlds, I'd use a heavy, long mono leader. |
Kandrew wrote: Thanks Smudge, just got to make do with what you got to get out of the house. I can see dozens lined up along Manly beach. |
rockz wrote: should be perfect for those big manly stingrays you'll catch Kerry! |
taurangatroutmaster wrote: A bit of insulation tape on your casting finger of even better a surf casting finger glove is important. make sure your drag is done up tight as possible on the cast. Only time I've had an issue was when I forgot to tighten the drag. Cut straight through the casting glove and almost to the bone. Then remember to loosen your drag after the cast. Seen a few rods disappear into the surf when mates forgot to loosen the drag back off. You don't even need a shock leader, especially with braid that heavy. My leader is so short the join knot sits outside the rod tip. I only use one because I don't trust braid knotted straight to a swivel. |
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