04-16-09, 05:30 PM | #1 |
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So, I’m going to purchase a Pflueger President Spinning combo….
This is going to be my “semi-designated” catfish rig. What type of line and test would you all recommend I spool it up with?
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04-16-09, 06:10 PM | #2 |
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i usually use 30lb braid, with a 20 lb mono or fluoro leader....that way you only loose the hook if u break it off...u still got ur swivel and weight.
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What size reel are you getting? I have 3 of them and use 10 lb fluoro on two (tube rods, size 35) and have 20 lb Power Pro & 8 lb fluoro leader on the other (shakey head, size 30).
But for catfish I would get the larget reel (40) and load her up with 15 - 20 lb mono. |
04-17-09, 02:06 PM | #4 |
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Okay, somebody explain this leader thing to me. I often hear the term used but I’m not quite sure how it works. The explanation from what I hear is that the braid is for the sheer strength and the leader is for the low visibility and stretch for the hook set. Occasionally I hear a leader is used because of possible knot slippage with braid. That one doesn’t make sense since the braid knot has to be tied to something anyway in the rig.
I always thought that the lines were joined together directly with one of those blood knots or something. But generally is a swivel used on a leader line? |
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The purpose of a leader, either mono or fluoro, is to reduce the visability of the line to avoid spooking fish away from your lure. Fluoro sinks, whereas mono and braid tend to float. Using fluoro may help you with your bottom presentations, such as Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, jigs, etc. A swivel is typically only used if your presentation has a tendency to twist your line. For the techniques mentioned above, tie the leader directly to your main line. Use either a double surgeon's knot, blood knot, or Albright knot. I prefer the Albright, myself. Others prefer the J-knot, which is a bear to tie, but is very reliable.
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05-10-09, 09:38 AM | #6 |
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The Pflueger President
Is a pretty good reel. Has the quality of a reel in the 100's, but costs less. I would spool it with either 20 lb. Berkley Big Game, or 20 lb. Spiderwire. I wouldn't go heavier than 40 lb, or lighter than 10 lb. For me, i normally use 15 lb. mono for my carp & catfishing reels.
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