Can I tie lures directly to braid?
Sep 28, 2020 16:32:55 #
Knot called double polomar won’t slip when tying braid to lure. Instead of single pass to make first over hand knot, pass it thru a second time.
Never had issue with this knot.
FG or Alberto for braid to fluoro. Double uni works well too .
Using light braid to a treble hook lure used to give me fits by fouling in the hooks on the cast. The tumbling lure always ends up catching the braid And fouls your cast
I Greatly reduced this by using a stiff fluoro leader. Made out of Dedicated leader material . P line is pretty stiff as well.
Never had issue with this knot.
FG or Alberto for braid to fluoro. Double uni works well too .
Using light braid to a treble hook lure used to give me fits by fouling in the hooks on the cast. The tumbling lure always ends up catching the braid And fouls your cast
I Greatly reduced this by using a stiff fluoro leader. Made out of Dedicated leader material . P line is pretty stiff as well.
Sep 28, 2020 18:08:35 #
Lures to 30# Power Pro. Watch for line twist. If catching a fish every few cast - line twist is reduced.
Sep 28, 2020 19:23:10 #
Fish1
Loc: Lehighton PA
Yes you can tie braid direct to your lure, most all braid brands recommend using the Polamar knot. That’s the knot I use and I never had any issues, tight lines.
Sep 28, 2020 19:37:41 #
RuffplayOR57
Loc: Klamath Falls, OR
FS Digest wrote:
I got Daiwa casting reel with 30 lb braid. Casts like a dream. That being said, can I tie lures directly to my line or is a flouro leader necessary? I like to use chatterbaits, jigs, Texas Rigs etc. I fish for largemouth usually.
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I put 2 1/2 to 3 ft of FC for leader if I’m fishing for anything In clearer water. I use a double Uni for that and it still casts good and works well. Just try to match line diameter, or just a bit smaller for the leader.
Sep 28, 2020 20:12:04 #
Gary Northrop
Loc: Richland WA
I often use straight braid for my topwater baits, using the
Rapala loop knot. It never breaks and allows the lure to have maximum action.
Rapala loop knot. It never breaks and allows the lure to have maximum action.
Sep 29, 2020 06:56:25 #
forrest r
Loc: NE ohio
In murky/stained water I use braid and clips (no snap swivels) and lures/jigs/crankbaits.
Clear water get leaders (mono or floro) tied with an albright knot. I like using an albright knot over a double uni knot because the abright is smaller in length/goes thru the eyes better.
Clear water get leaders (mono or floro) tied with an albright knot. I like using an albright knot over a double uni knot because the abright is smaller in length/goes thru the eyes better.
Sep 29, 2020 23:32:58 #
Jackruff
Loc: South Mississippi
I use a leader of mono or fluorocarbon routinely, though I have tied lures directly to braid. I have a question, though. Why use a 10 or 15 lb. test leader with 50 lb. braid? Why not use braid just a little stronger than the leader, say 20 lb. test? Don't you lose all advantages of a heavy line if you use a leader that is a lot weaker?
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