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Old 12-28-2015, 05:54 AM
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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.
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Old 12-28-2015, 07:34 AM
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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.
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Old 12-28-2015, 09:19 AM
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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.
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Old 12-28-2015, 12:54 PM
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Default Re: Top shot for tog fishing

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

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Old 12-29-2015, 05:47 AM
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Default Re: Top shot for tog fishing

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!
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Much more than 10' and you lost all the purpose of having braid.
Could just fish mono entirely if have 30 foot or more
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Old 12-29-2015, 10:47 AM
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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.
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Default Re: Top shot for tog fishing

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?
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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.
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