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Islander II · #1 12-28-2015, 05:54 AM

Just curious what is used most by toggers. Mono, mono leader, or fluro leader, and how long? I was on a charter last week and the mate re tied my top shot for me, which was different from what I'm used to, and the bite changed for me.

jlrotary · #2 12-28-2015, 07:34 AM

Did the bite change for better or worse and how was your top shot different from what you normally do?
I personally use regular mono line, about 30 feet. This will usually last the entire day.

Roman' Round Charters · #3 12-28-2015, 09:19 AM

Hey islander two. Everyone fishes differently. I personally don't like that 30' of drop shot. I am still fishing 50' of water and use 40 lb mono with a 6' drop shot. This to me maximizes my feel with the no stretch braid and a simple triple loop connection from braid to mono is used with theses shorter leaders. Try different approaches til you find what works for you. Good luck.

MrAC1980 · #4 12-28-2015, 12:54 PM

I was out this weekend and tried mono again for the first time in awhile and was actually surprised how well I liked it. Especially in a big swell the stretch helped me keep the sinker on the bottom. But to answer your question, I normally use 15-20ft of 50lb mono tied with a modified alberto knot, i do 10 down and 8 up.

shrimpman steve · #5 12-28-2015, 01:22 PM

Kevin, ten feet of top shot. I use mono with a uni to uni

Whart are you doin New Years day. I'm goin out on the mimi

Islander II · #6 12-29-2015, 05:47 AM

I would say the mate put 30' of 40 lb mono. I'm used to 10'-12' and from there down. I think it was just one of those days. I was just curious what everyone else was using. Thanks for the replies!

hammer4reel · #7 12-29-2015, 07:12 AM

Much more than 10' and you lost all the purpose of having braid.
Could just fish mono entirely if have 30 foot or more

Islander II · #8 12-29-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hammer4reel

Much more than 10' and you lost all the purpose of having braid.
Could just fish mono entirely if have 30 foot or more

I have a feeling that might have been the issue.

Adrenalinerush · #9 12-29-2015, 01:18 PM

Okay, not trying to jump on your thread but I have a question regarding top shot and the rod you use. I usually use about a 15' top shot with a fast action rod. If I used a longer top shot say 25 or 30 feet would the extra stretch in the longer mono top shot turn the fast action rod into more of a medium/fast action?

hammer4reel · #10 12-29-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrenalinerush

Okay, not trying to jump on your thread but I have a question regarding top shot and the rod you use. I usually use about a 15' top shot with a fast action rod. If I used a longer top shot say 25 or 30 feet would the extra stretch in the longer mono top shot turn the fast action rod into more of a medium/fast action?

you would get a little more cushion due to the stretch of the mono.