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No knots here. I use 20-lb P-Line CXX with my 6" and 8" swimbaits. I know anglers who go straight and those who use braid to fluoro. One of my favorite fishing partners, Mr. Bob Trukositz over here in Spokane, uses straight braid (depending on the rod he's using). Let's just say we've had 6+ pound fish next to the boat and they could care less about straight braid.
Since the 8" Hudd is my largest bait, there may be some better options for larger swimbaits, but I haven't ventured into them yet. For my confidence, I stick to my 20# P-Line.
Just goes to show you'll get smashed either way. Different strokes for different folks.
Let me premise this with...I'm not one of the guys with the best killer gear, all the money to make the perfect choices, or am I the guy with the ability to throw the big baits...That said, I have a 7'6" Heavy rod that doubles as a flippin' stick. My primary bait is the 6" weedless Hudd. I also toss various others like the Tru-Tungsten blugill, some floating baits like the Optimum OB minnow, and Hollow belly's as well. My severe Tendonitis keeps me out of the big leagues, so 8-6 rods will neer be fund in my hands. Being that my rod is stiff (but light), my preference has been for a staight up Mono. I use this awesome stuff that I found called Suffix Elite in 17lb. cause it has little memory (unlike flouro), casts very far, and the stretch keeps me from tearing out hooks when I set in single hook baits. Also, when I parallel docks with a swimbait, and rub the pilings, or when I fish crapstuff with jigs, this line is super durable compared to most.
I use palomar knots (when I remember), but mostly improved clinch or modified uni knots. What's more important is re-tie after EVERY fish (or every abusive failure). Hope this is useful.
I only get a couple/few short days on the water per month. When I do manage to get out, I want to have fun (first priority) and catch big fish - period. Equipment failures are NOT an option. If I get lucky enough to entice a trophy fish to bite, I want to drill that fish so it's pinned securely as possible (even at the end of a monster cast), and get it in quickly. I have 100% confidence in my terminal tackle system and have had zero failures to date with any elements of this system. It's taken me a lot of trial and error to get to this point. Everyone has their preferences, but this is what I feel is the perfect setup for my style of fishing. Good luck, Sparkadelic.
Russ, is the tendonitis in your wrist, elbow, shoulder, other? May have some ideas/suggestions.
Russ Kroeker said:
Let me premise this with...I'm not one of the guys with the best killer gear, all the money to make the perfect choices, or am I the guy with the ability to throw the big baits...That said, I have a 7'6" Heavy rod that doubles as a flippin' stick. My primary bait is the 6" weedless Hudd. I also toss various others like the Tru-Tungsten blugill, some floating baits like the Optimum OB minnow, and Hollow belly's as well. My severe Tendonitis keeps me out of the big leagues, so 8-6 rods will neer be fund in my hands. Being that my rod is stiff (but light), my preference has been for a staight up Mono. I use this awesome stuff that I found called Suffix Elite in 17lb. cause it has little memory (unlike flouro), casts very far, and the stretch keeps me from tearing out hooks when I set in single hook baits. Also, when I parallel docks with a swimbait, and rub the pilings, or when I fish crapstuff with jigs, this line is super durable compared to most.
I use palomar knots (when I remember), but mostly improved clinch or modified uni knots. What's more important is re-tie after EVERY fish (or every abusive failure). Hope this is useful.
Tag, I've had 5 surgeries in 3 years (both hands, 3 trigger releases, elbow, shoulder) most have been helpful, but no helpful diagnosis as of yet. Switching from left hand to right hand every year seems to help, but mostly just lighter gear, exploring other fishing styles, and stretching ALOT, has been my life. Too bad more articles aren't written about preventative exorcizes yah know? It may have helped.
Mmmmm sounds like a good topic for part of a Limit Out seminar!!!!! I think we'd love to hear from the wife too!!!
Yah. I remember he used to have a series for a little while in Bassmamster that I was following.
- 65# TUF-Line XP braid mainline
- Shimano Calcutta 401 TE reel for power, torque, gearing, casting distance and durability
- 25# and 30# Seaguar Premier fluoro for leaders on sinking swimbaits (10 - 25+ feet depending on water clarity, conditions, cover and lure)
- 20#, 25# or 30# Maxima Ultragreen for topwater leaders (length varies per conditions and lure)
- Alberto knot to join braid and fluoro - tightened with extreme tension, braid tag end burned with a lighter and fluoro tag trimmed right to the knot
- San Diego Jam knot to connect leader to lure (copolymer and fluoro)
I only get a couple/few short days on the water per month. When I do manage to get out, I want to have fun (first priority) and catch big fish - period. Equipment failures are NOT an option. If I get lucky enough to entice a trophy fish to bite, I want to drill that fish so it's pinned securely as possible (even at the end of a monster cast), and get it in quickly. I have 100% confidence in my terminal tackle system and have had zero failures to date with any elements of this system. It's taken me a lot of trial and error to get to this point. Everyone has their preferences, but this is what I feel is the perfect setup for my style of fishing. Good luck, Sparkadelic.
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