Bluefish Line Question ?

[Pennsy Guy]

I used to use 8" +/- 80#braided wire crimped to hook and swivel...took tag end back up through crimp in case of slippage...used improved clinch knot swivel to line...
Now, when I can go, I just use store-bought prepackaged stiff wire "J" hook rigs...

[FRybacki]

Pennsy, PB in Pt Pleasant are doing well Norma k by night and Cockrobin in the day. I use the pre-package 3in to j, but i must not be tying the improved clinch knot properly from line to swivel because i lost 6 fish. Switched to baitrunner setup and had the mate tied it and landed 8. I use a 25lb Trilene line for the conventional reel and a 20 for baitrunner. I caught the fish with the baitrunner. Lost them on the conventional. Going to try the Palomar. Maybe Tuesday Night 9/2 ! Thanks !

[Pennsy Guy]

FRybacki, obviously, can't say what the clinch knot problem was but use the palomar by all means...can't go wrong with it...I use both for tuna and never had a problem --knock on wood--if I tied it...just take your time and retie if it ain't right...a bad knot has lost many fish...just sayin'...catch 'em up...

[shrimpman steve]

For the record. On some days blues CAN be line shy. It there are fish around and they are not biting this is what I do AND IT WORKS. 40 pound floro leader ( just two feet or so). And a circle hook so they don't bite thru the floro. This has landed me many fish while others are scratching their heads. I am not pulling your leg. The can be line shy at times

[MrAC1980]

I dunno about being line shy, but I know I've def done better certain days using the thinner/shorter wire leaders and smaller hooks. Other days it didn't matter and the thick heavy wire and larger hooks worked just as well.

[BELLYUP]

25lb. Ande Hi Vis. Yellow At nite very easy to see under the boat lights.