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05-07-2009, 09:46 PM
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leader LB/Braid LB
I tied about 200 leaders with 50lb mono over the winter, then I just spooled up my reel with 40lb powerpro, as I bought a 4500 size reel and wanted to make sure I had enough line on it.
Should I have used a lighter leader, or will 50lb mono break before 40lb braid if I get hung up?
Please advise.
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Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl. ~Ernest Hemingway
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05-07-2009, 10:03 PM
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Braid in perfect condition: I'd think the mono would break first.
But any imperfections or slight abrasions and I'd be concerned about the braid breaking first.
For where you fish, I match my braid and leader strengths and last year the leader broke 4 out 5 times.
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05-08-2009, 05:12 AM
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Respect your elvers
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Location: franklin ma
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You're screwed. I would retie all 200....
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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05-08-2009, 05:39 AM
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Location: MA - Ol' New England - USA
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I use an uni-knot where I want it to break first. It simply cuts into itself when you apply a lot of constant pressure.
Just bring piece of dowel/broom handle to wrap braid around to tug with. Super line will slice you to the bone.  Of course handle of Boga Grip works great, too.
I use 50 lb PP with 40 FC or 40-50 lb mono leaders most of the time.
Tie one up to a tree and do a test: see for yourself.  |
Ray 'md2020'
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05-08-2009, 06:21 AM
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Your fine, I use the excact same set-up.
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05-08-2009, 06:36 AM
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Geez I hope it's ok....  That's pretty much what I've been using for a few years. |
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05-08-2009, 07:26 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
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Wrong reel too...  |
It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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05-08-2009, 07:27 AM
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Respect your elvers
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Quote:
Originally Posted by t.orlando
Your fine, I use the excact same set-up.
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You fool. |
It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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05-08-2009, 07:39 AM
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Location: Recently relocated to the shores of Rhode Island - East Bay!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maddog2020
...Just bring piece of dowel/broom handle to wrap braid around to tug with. Super line will slice you to the bone. Of course handle of Boga Grip works great, too... |
Also, you can use your knife handle for this as well (helps to have a fixed blade knife with no sharp protrusions on the handle).
Hi Ray  |
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05-08-2009, 07:45 AM
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If you really want to take it to the next level you can use Nipple Clamps too.....   |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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05-08-2009, 08:19 AM
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Respect your elvers
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
If you really want to take it to the next level you can use Nipple Clamps too..... |
Finally, the voice of reason...  |
It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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05-08-2009, 11:05 AM
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low & slow 37
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05-08-2009, 03:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Back Beach
You're screwed. I would retie all 200....
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I definately expected that from someone. |
Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl. ~Ernest Hemingway
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05-08-2009, 03:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyD
Braid in perfect condition: I'd think the mono would break first.
But any imperfections or slight abrasions and I'd be concerned about the braid breaking first.
For where you fish, I match my braid and leader strengths and last year the leader broke 4 out 5 times.
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johnny, 1K posts in one year! Your moving at a pretty good clip. |
Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl. ~Ernest Hemingway
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05-08-2009, 11:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Circlehook
johnny, 1K posts in one year! Your moving at a pretty good clip.
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Eh, half of them are just useless bickering in the political forum... nothing to rejoice about.  |
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05-09-2009, 02:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyD
Eh, half of them are just useless bickering in the political forum... nothing to rejoice about. |
And it would have all been null had Perot won in 92', Eh?
I paid my fair share of taxes, over a billion worth....  |
Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl. ~Ernest Hemingway
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