12-10-2003, 01:25 PM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]The worm thing thing don't matter. How you put your worm on or how much doesn't make that much difference but the really question is, did you put your marshmellow on first? That may be your problem.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Line failure? I know you are using 10-12 lb test or bigger. Not likely with a good quailty line unless it's old or been exposed to tons of sun. My guess is this. Knots. Also, if my guess is correct, you are using florocarbon for leader material. [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Knot are probably the #1 cause of problems when breaking off. That is the weak point in your system. The knots are not as strong as your line. Bad knots will break. If all the coils on your cinch knot or whatever type of knot you use, are not lined up correctly they can pinch and cut through each other. Everybody has their favorite knot but whatever knot you use, it should function correctly when practicing good knot tying technique. Not to burst your bubble, but I sincerely doubt you're are putting so much hook set to those fish that you are breaking them off or the fish are so big they are breaking you off. Go tie your line to a fence. Wind up and really set the hook as hard as you can against that stationary fence. I guarantee you won't break the line.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Also if you are using florocarbon, are you making sure to wet your line before cinching your knots? Florocarbons are really heat sensitive and the slightest friction can cause it to break prematurely. So it is very important to keep as little friction from building up when tying your knots. Check you knots before tossing that jig over. If that knot is going to fail then you'll catch it there on the boat. Floros have their place but they can be finicky about how you tie them. Some guys don't like them because they don't know how to use them. [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]As far as the catching goes, welcome to the Bear Lake Fishing Club. The numbers will never be that great on most days but the chance is always there to hook in to a fairly nice fish and that, to a lot of people is the lure of the Bear. Good Luck.[/size][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Line failure? I know you are using 10-12 lb test or bigger. Not likely with a good quailty line unless it's old or been exposed to tons of sun. My guess is this. Knots. Also, if my guess is correct, you are using florocarbon for leader material. [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Knot are probably the #1 cause of problems when breaking off. That is the weak point in your system. The knots are not as strong as your line. Bad knots will break. If all the coils on your cinch knot or whatever type of knot you use, are not lined up correctly they can pinch and cut through each other. Everybody has their favorite knot but whatever knot you use, it should function correctly when practicing good knot tying technique. Not to burst your bubble, but I sincerely doubt you're are putting so much hook set to those fish that you are breaking them off or the fish are so big they are breaking you off. Go tie your line to a fence. Wind up and really set the hook as hard as you can against that stationary fence. I guarantee you won't break the line.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Also if you are using florocarbon, are you making sure to wet your line before cinching your knots? Florocarbons are really heat sensitive and the slightest friction can cause it to break prematurely. So it is very important to keep as little friction from building up when tying your knots. Check you knots before tossing that jig over. If that knot is going to fail then you'll catch it there on the boat. Floros have their place but they can be finicky about how you tie them. Some guys don't like them because they don't know how to use them. [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]As far as the catching goes, welcome to the Bear Lake Fishing Club. The numbers will never be that great on most days but the chance is always there to hook in to a fairly nice fish and that, to a lot of people is the lure of the Bear. Good Luck.[/size][/font]
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