Fishing Line
Jun 26, 2019 22:48:40 #
I suggest you check out Animated Knots on the Internet. You will be able to learn the different knots easily. Buy an inexpensive mono line, 15 Lb. to practice with.
PFC.
PFC.
Jun 26, 2019 23:51:52 #
Jun 27, 2019 08:46:50 #
Gwwalker
Loc: Gautier, Mississippi
I can understand what you are thinking. But the distance means nothing to me. It’s the control you have with braided. I will readily admit that I’m not as proficient as I once was but I could put my bait in a gallon bucket at 25 feet 9 times out of 10. But due to age and other interests it has been 15 years sense picked up a casting rig.
Jun 27, 2019 13:54:25 #
Gwwalker
Loc: Gautier, Mississippi
“O” it isn’t a blood knot. I do know that. It ends up smaller than the blood knot.
Jun 30, 2019 22:32:02 #
I fish with braid on my spinning reels. I like braid because you have more line strength at the same diameter as mono. There is no stretch with braid. If you fish small ponds with a lot weed you will lose less gear using braid over mono.
Jul 1, 2019 11:01:12 #
Agreed - braid casts well because of it's smaller diameter and lighter weight. Only issues - because it is "limp" - occasional wind knots and it can cut your skin - avoid grabbing it with your hands
Jul 9, 2019 15:41:03 #
djokimaki
Loc: Blue Water Area
Hey Gw, I tie a trilene xt leader in to my fire line main line ( that also has mono backer on the spool), using uni to uni knots. I believe that the mono leader does a great deal for me as it is very abrasive resistant, it helps to slide spoons and jigs over and around the rocks that I love to fish. It also gives lures a little bit of lift as well as acting as a shock absorber that snaps back a little upon hook sets. I am a true believer in trying leaders in. The small knot also tells you when your lure is getting close to your rod tip in the dark!!!
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