Windons
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Popper and Topwater Fishing
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Printed Date: 08 Jun 2026 at 6:05am
Topic: Windons
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Subject: Windons
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2012 at 11:02pm
Ok I need some info please guys- what length of windon do you prefer,what size?, any advise would be great
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Posted By: footey
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2012 at 7:24am
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I am far from an expert but have found that having a short windon works best for me. Length is one turn around the reel spool and then hangs just at the right casting length off rod tip. I use 120lb supple leader joined with 120lb hollow dacron. I then finish joins off with UV Knot sense which seems a really nice product.
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Posted By: stellajigger
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2012 at 8:19pm
wind-on leaders not so good for casting,the dacron is to slow over the guides, all good for jigging ,in about 5-6m length around 150lb or less,depending on the turf your fishing in.
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Posted By: PoppinTonga
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 5:43pm
Stelljigger has got it. Stay away from the premade windons. They make sooooo much racket going through the eyes and cut a heaps of distance off the cast. If you are talking about ones that you make with a FG, PR or whatever knot, just experiment. I have found that I do not like leader on my spool as it increases the chances of windknots around the eyes. The only drawback is the need for gloves, or very tough fingers.
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