07-24-2009, 04:58 AM
Ditto's on what wiper_junkie and tomiegun wrote.
I would just emphasize that you tie real good knots ... the night before when you have plenty of light and are not being distracted. If you think at all that you might have made the slightest mistake when tying the knot, cut it off and start again.
And a tip I often offer: Use 6-8 feet of 100% florocarbon leader onto braided main line. Since 100% florocarbon is close to invisible, I bump up to 10 lb for leader and 12 lb Stelth braded line for casting. (at Strawberry)
If you are using the corect test line, corect type of knots, the knots tied properly, and you know how to use your reel's drag, you will stop loosing lures.
My lures are done and gone only after the paint is worn off or a water ski boat takes one in the prop. No more do I loose fish or lures in a fish fight. Period.
So go buy a few of the LC pointers and keep them to use time and time again. Money WELL spent.
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I would just emphasize that you tie real good knots ... the night before when you have plenty of light and are not being distracted. If you think at all that you might have made the slightest mistake when tying the knot, cut it off and start again.
And a tip I often offer: Use 6-8 feet of 100% florocarbon leader onto braided main line. Since 100% florocarbon is close to invisible, I bump up to 10 lb for leader and 12 lb Stelth braded line for casting. (at Strawberry)
If you are using the corect test line, corect type of knots, the knots tied properly, and you know how to use your reel's drag, you will stop loosing lures.
My lures are done and gone only after the paint is worn off or a water ski boat takes one in the prop. No more do I loose fish or lures in a fish fight. Period.
So go buy a few of the LC pointers and keep them to use time and time again. Money WELL spent.
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