02-23-2019, 01:40 PM
Short comments:
The Q-tip guide trick is excellent.
Micro guides are problematic with braid and leaders. Stick to main line only if your rod has micro guides.
Knot size is the important factor in avoiding tip hangup, either casting or retrieving. The popular uni-uni may be bulkiest because of the wraps of leader. The Red Phillips knot is smaller, and so is the Alberto. The Albright is skinniest, but is a booger to tie in a windy, rocking boat.
Instead of mono, use your old braid as backing.
Lastly, Grammar Cop says "should of" is wrong. The proper use is "should have" which is often shortened to "should've" and which may sound like "should of" when pronounced - but isn't.
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The Q-tip guide trick is excellent.
Micro guides are problematic with braid and leaders. Stick to main line only if your rod has micro guides.
Knot size is the important factor in avoiding tip hangup, either casting or retrieving. The popular uni-uni may be bulkiest because of the wraps of leader. The Red Phillips knot is smaller, and so is the Alberto. The Albright is skinniest, but is a booger to tie in a windy, rocking boat.
Instead of mono, use your old braid as backing.
Lastly, Grammar Cop says "should of" is wrong. The proper use is "should have" which is often shortened to "should've" and which may sound like "should of" when pronounced - but isn't.
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