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05-19-2010, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MA/RI
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Braid and 6x are a good combination for breaking equipment rod, reel let alone a non wired thru bomber.
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05-19-2010, 11:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
Posts: 2,407
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redsoxticket
Braid and 6x are a good combination for breaking equipment rod, reel let alone a non wired thru bomber.
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i disagree. 6x aren't that strong. and straightened hooks are almost always a leverage thing, not a straight pull. drag? |
"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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05-19-2010, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
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One more thing to ponder when using 6X VMCs. I use them on certain plugs but have found that I have trouble driving the points home on the hook set with the some of the lighter blanks I use. The increased thickness of the metal takes more force to drive home. Gear has to match the hook. So many variables...
DZ
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DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
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05-19-2010, 02:05 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DZ
One more thing to ponder when using 6X VMCs. I use them on certain plugs but have found that I have trouble driving the points home on the hook set with the some of the lighter blanks I use. The increased thickness of the metal takes more force to drive home. Gear has to match the hook. So many variables...
DZ
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you should see my rigged eel hookset w/ a 9/0 siwash....  |
Bryan
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"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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05-19-2010, 02:20 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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I always fished 7" bombers with 3/0 4X VMCs no matter what the situation(mostly inlet fishing) because I figured they matched up best with the stock hooks, thus having less of an impact on the action. gives you something to think about...
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05-19-2010, 02:25 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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do you guys leave the split ring on swimmers when using a breakaway or any other type of snap?
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05-19-2010, 02:38 PM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bart
do you guys leave the split ring on swimmers when using a breakaway or any other type of snap?
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I don't but I'm not sure if that's a good or a bad thing. I prefer it because there is one less thing to fail but split rings on the nose definitely seem to help the action although I'm not sure that a snap doesn't do the same thing. Best advice on the snaps is to make sure it's not to big for the plug. For example a large breakaway snap and an a-salt bomber don't mix. It causes the plug to plow at a slow retrieve. Small breakaway clips and a-salts like each other alot. |
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05-19-2010, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bart
do you guys leave the split ring on swimmers when using a breakaway or any other type of snap?
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i take them off... |
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