30# test is not enough for the ditch

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

the way it was worded and sounded, it seemed like after that time period you would cast your heavy braid and just reel in the other line or cross it on purpose

I understand now

I don't know how you could have jumped to that conclusion.

Originally Posted by ecduzitgood

I am going to give you 10 minutes to 15 minutes tops to get your fish out of my way unless I can see the gear and the angler are up to the challenge...if it looks like you are using 20# test and light gear than we are going to have a problem, my 60# is coming.

So if you show up later than me and think I am going to wait long for you to land a fish guess again, my 60# or 80# is going right over your line after a reasonable wait 10-15 minutes