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Post by THURSOMAN on May 1, 2010 19:38:56 GMT -1
;D ;D ;D ;D
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stoaty
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Post by stoaty on May 1, 2010 20:03:37 GMT -1
Thanks for the info, I have used the smallest swivel with a 2' snood and it works well, the Varivas 'nice' clips are just the job as they are really light and don't interfere with the plug on the business end. Any one seen the new Veals bass 2010 catalog ?, just got it this morning and its full of plugging and spinning year. Out of this world ?. ;D
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Post by THURSOMAN on May 3, 2010 9:02:03 GMT -1
No not seen it mate. Sounds good though. What like are the prices and anything in particular you fancy having a go of? Do Tell.
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Post by v8rob on May 3, 2010 17:10:13 GMT -1
I always use the Albright knot, never had a problem with it. I'll often double the end of the braid over to produce a bigger knot as it minimises the potential of any slip when using particularly light braids.
The knot is very tidy and casts great.
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Post by THURSOMAN on May 3, 2010 17:28:02 GMT -1
Yes the albright knot is a firm favourite for many for this type of situation. Still prefer not to knot braid to mono/fluoro for the earlier reason of a weaker link and having tie a braid knot at the water if the leader snaps. But each to their own as they say. You make a very good point about doubling up the braid on knots Rob. Makes a big difference to the strength of virtually all braid knots.
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Post by stoaty on May 4, 2010 20:01:15 GMT -1
No not seen it mate. Sounds good though. What like are the prices and anything in particular you fancy having a go of? Do Tell. Fancy having a play with them all !, only problem is most of them are £20 a chuck lots of trendy French ones. If you go on the Veals web site you can request the catalog be sent to you.
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Post by ZEBRA on May 11, 2010 21:58:44 GMT -1
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Post by wobbly1 on May 12, 2010 6:14:20 GMT -1
If you use two opposing whipping knots, bed them down carefully (wetted), let them dry, then superglue them, you will have no problems tying braid to nylon- all a bit of a faff though.
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Post by jono2 on May 12, 2010 18:57:57 GMT -1
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Post by mikebelluk on Jul 13, 2010 19:27:19 GMT -1
excuse my ignorance, but how is the weak link for hooks done? are they attached with some lighter weight line to the lure than the leader instead of being directly attached to it? thanks Mike
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Post by THURSOMAN on Jul 27, 2010 7:15:41 GMT -1
Hi Mike, Sorry for late reply been away for quite a while. The weak link idea is very simple and effective. Basically all you do is source out some split rings that have a weaker B/S that your main line then replace your original rings with that. But you need to adjust your B/S acording to the amount of hooks you are using incase you are badly snagged on more than 1 hook. I now only use a circle on the end and 1 treble at the belly to reduce snagging. Hope that is of some help mate.
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Post by bluedaksi on Aug 26, 2010 0:18:35 GMT -1
I join monofilament and fluorocarbon to braid quite often. I've found the double uni (or uni-to-uni) knot to be very easy to tie and strong. It doesn't pass through small guides too well, but it's not too terribly bulky either.
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