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Got Stripers · 12-27-2000, 03:52 PM

I read an artical on SOL on the subject and I'm trying to figure out leader lengths that will work but not be so long that casting will become a problem. For you surf nuts, this probably isn't a big deal, because of the longer rods you use. I throw all my plastic on 7 foot rods, so for this to even be something I want to consider, I can't be tying on 7 foot main leaders and 3 foot teaser leaders. Typically I tie my braid to a barrel and run a 30 inch leader of 30# Big Game to my plastic. On a side note, I ordered some of the 30# Cabelas Fluorcarbon by Seaguar, anyone used it?

I will have to experiment at what additional length I think I can cast, but without sacrificing too much distance. My guess is that I won't want to go over 40 inches and even that may be too long for my taste. Is that length feasible to work a teaser and if so how far down from the barrel would you want the teaser?

Fisherwomen, is there a reason you tie the teaser leader to the barrel and not on a dropper loop in the main leader? From what you stated I believe your tying in on the same end of the barrel swivel the braid would be tied in on. Does that affect the ability of the barrel to prevent line twist? The guy that wrote the article for SOL, used the dropper loop and prerigged teaser leaders with a double surgeons loop. The thinking was to be able to quickly change teasers, which has some merit.

Now I wish I hadn't gotten rid of all my fly tying equipment some 10 years ago, lol. The long rod was tough on my bad back and old tennis elbow, but I guess I should have held on to the tying gear. Hind-sight is 20/20, haha.

Thanks and looking forward to giving it a try.

ps: John I drag live eels a lot in low light in the morning, do you think the teaser will make that offering more appealing?

12-27-2000, 03:52 PM	#4
Got Stripers Ledge Runner Baits iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: I live in a house, but my soul is at sea. Posts: 8,615	I read an artical on SOL on the subject and I'm trying to figure out leader lengths that will work but not be so long that casting will become a problem. For you surf nuts, this probably isn't a big deal, because of the longer rods you use. I throw all my plastic on 7 foot rods, so for this to even be something I want to consider, I can't be tying on 7 foot main leaders and 3 foot teaser leaders. Typically I tie my braid to a barrel and run a 30 inch leader of 30# Big Game to my plastic. On a side note, I ordered some of the 30# Cabelas Fluorcarbon by Seaguar, anyone used it? I will have to experiment at what additional length I think I can cast, but without sacrificing too much distance. My guess is that I won't want to go over 40 inches and even that may be too long for my taste. Is that length feasible to work a teaser and if so how far down from the barrel would you want the teaser? Fisherwomen, is there a reason you tie the teaser leader to the barrel and not on a dropper loop in the main leader? From what you stated I believe your tying in on the same end of the barrel swivel the braid would be tied in on. Does that affect the ability of the barrel to prevent line twist? The guy that wrote the article for SOL, used the dropper loop and prerigged teaser leaders with a double surgeons loop. The thinking was to be able to quickly change teasers, which has some merit. Now I wish I hadn't gotten rid of all my fly tying equipment some 10 years ago, lol. The long rod was tough on my bad back and old tennis elbow, but I guess I should have held on to the tying gear. Hind-sight is 20/20, haha. Thanks and looking forward to giving it a try. ps: John I drag live eels a lot in low light in the morning, do you think the teaser will make that offering more appealing?