Does ANYONE Tie Direct when.............

[BassDawg]

Thanks everyone....................
once again your wisdom and insights preceed you,
and i kinda figured iwas overthinking things.............

that is gonna be my next move.
i'll tie direct, trust my knots, 'cause i've always
liked the feel of direct and my knots are solid.

appreciate the reminder, Bob, except these gurls
were having none of it; hence the concern for the barrel ??

in Striper Surf, Daignault speaks of them being swivel
skeeered and does suggest as long a leader as you can cast comfortably and efficiently...........................

THANKS Again, gentlemen,,,,,,,,,,carry on!

[DZ]

BassDawg,
I tie direct when conditions dictate - bright moon, champaign water or when bass are just nudging the plugs or grabbing and dropping my eels. With the advent of braid not many do it anymore. I use 20 lb mono and tie direct when I need a subtle presentation. Tying direct can and does make a difference in certain scenarios - just have to be extra cautious when trying to land decent bass without a leader.

DZ

[Sea Dangles]

If using a spinning reel I would suggest a swivel. My eel leaders are 30-36" long with a snelled 6/0 gami octopus and a 130# spro swivel.