Mixed bag on the Rock

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by NJSquatch

what lb test braid are you using?

I find < 15# gets wind knots more easily. i run 15 - 30 on spinning gear. I haven't had a problem with powerpro or suffix 832 except for the color bleeding out. A quick couple of swipes with a sharpie fixes that problem.

Thanks, i was using 10 I believe. Ill probably try 20.

@nate, it was not overfilled but spooled up high

Thanks for the advice, ill try out braid again and see if I convert

[Jigman13]

I use #15 for most sweetwater

[Hookmanski]

Originally Posted by JDTuna

Great work on the mixed bag. Sounds like an awesome day.

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by Jigman13

If using an inline spinner or something that spins, a barrel to leader is ideal to avoid line twists. Main line is always braid.

If using plugs, jigs, soft plastics, etc etc., I connect braid to leader (typically fluoro) via uni to uni. YouTube it. Practice it. Get it in your arsenal. I've never had one fail in sweet or salt water.

Re: braid types, I'm a firm believer in daiwa j braid x8--the new stuff. I've tried about 10 to 12 brands and I like the daiwa best for most of my freshwater applications. The key with avoiding the wind knots is to never auto flip the bail. Manually flip the bail always. This will noticeably decrease wind knots; and check your spool often as you're fishing. Just things to add to the routine.

I also do not use clips or snap swivels unless it's a TA clip and I'm plugging the beach or back back. Bucktails get tied direct. Freshwater--everything gets tied direct.

Thanks for all this information, I'm definitely going to switch over sometime soon and give it a shot!

[phil]

how is the water level @ SR? I hate fishing there when its low.

never reel slack in with light braid. as soon as it hits the water raise your rod to gather slack then start reeling and slowly lower the rod.