09-04-08, 11:07 AM | #26 |
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So are you tying the braid to the monofilament already on the reel (I'm trying to visualize tying a J-knot with a spool of braid on the tag end.)
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09-04-08, 11:59 AM | #27 |
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I spool the reel with mono about half full. Then I use a double uni knot to tie the braid to the mono and finish spooling. This keeps you from using too much expensive braid on the reel where it will not be used and it prevents slippage of the braid on the metal spool. The braid digs into the mono and doesn't slip.
Ex. 150 yard capacity using 6 lb mono spool I use 75 yards of 6lb cheap mono and then use 75 yards of equivalent dia. braid (I think 20# braid is equivalent to 6lb mono) Practice the double uni knot. 8 turns of the mono and 5 turns of the braid. I use a table and tape to assist. Mono vs Braid (diameter equivalent) 2lb = 6lb 4lb = 10lb 6lb = 20lb 10lb = 30lb |
09-05-08, 03:58 PM | #28 | |
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As far the "slubs" or "loops", after you hang up with your spinning or baitcaster just cast it then pull the stuck area free and go back to work. Braid will eventually wind up on the spinning reels too, it just takes a lot longer. Cutting the bait off and trailing out in the water and rewinding it is usually sufficient or after about 5 or 6 days of fishing, walk out in the yard, cut off the bait and walk all over the yard with the free end, then reel it back on. The line conditioner is another good idea with braid, especially new stuff
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09-06-08, 09:04 AM | #29 |
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abbysdad, with the situation you described (having to bring the fish over the weeds) I'd get a 7'-7'6" H rod and put some 40-50lb braid on it. That way, no matter how far they dig themselves in the weeds, you can pull then out. If they get a chance to dig them selves into the weeds that is.
As for braid brands: I've used BPS Excel braid, Power Pro, and Suffix. Here's how I'd rank them. 1. Suffix 2. Suffix 3. Power Pro 4. Power Pro 5. BPS Excel And I'm still very reluctant to place the BPS braid at 5th of the 3 braids I've used. BB
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