of2fsh wrote: Would you agree with the lots of lube on the knot before pulling up tight Clark ??? made a big difference on the line tester |
Badfish wrote: There is so many combonations for which knots to go with Shankly, I personally go bimini for the braid double, yuctan for the braid to leader and then leftys for the hook or jig head. But there's plenty more to choose from if that doesn't suit. Do a search back through the SP forum, theres a lot on this subject that might help, some usefull diagrams and links too. |
Olfart wrote: Clark: I've been using a triple Surgeons knot to make the double shock lead in the braid - mainly because I am too ham-fisted! Have tried to tie a Spider hitch to do the same job, but somehow I always end up with a mess... The Surgeons knot has not let me down so far. |
roddholder wrote: bang on Clark, i noticed when i used to troll for trout with lures that the flouro was breaking off where it entered the eye of the lure. it simply wont stand the friction that nylon will. i tried making the hole smoother and drilled out to larger size etc. went back to nylon.....no more problems. i check my flouro after EVERY fish now. its amazing how often you will find a tiny nick or flaw that would cause a breakage on the next fish. i loose a lot less gear now, funny that!. |
That's probably some of the best advice I've heard Clark and I agree 100%, after all most 'the one that got away' stories are about massive fish busting us off - simply because of the size of the fish and NEVER due to crap technique or dodgy knots or other totally preventable gear failure.
Unfortunately I'm a 100% she'll be righter....
of2fsh wrote: .tie every knot as if your about to catch a 20pder,if it doesnt look right do it again.If the fluoro leader gets scuffed or nicked above your hook from a fish or the rocks retie it before another cast.... |
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