I just bought some 5lb braid, questions - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T06:21:16Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/i-just-bought-some-5lb-braid-questions?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A239482&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've used braid for several y…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-21:2036984:Comment:2430482012-02-21T00:21:20.529ZTodd Combshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ToddCombs
<p>I've used braid for several years and yes you do need a few yards(5-10) of mono backing. It keeps the braid from slipping on the spool. I would use a simple surgeon knot to join the mono to the braid, that far down on the spool you should have no worries of it hanging up in your guides. From saltwater experience I've learned not to tie my line to the spool, just use electrical tape to hold it to the spool for the first wrap. This will also help with slipping and the event you get spooled, no…</p>
<p>I've used braid for several years and yes you do need a few yards(5-10) of mono backing. It keeps the braid from slipping on the spool. I would use a simple surgeon knot to join the mono to the braid, that far down on the spool you should have no worries of it hanging up in your guides. From saltwater experience I've learned not to tie my line to the spool, just use electrical tape to hold it to the spool for the first wrap. This will also help with slipping and the event you get spooled, no damage to reel or rod trying to break off.</p>
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<p>The lighter drag setting is to keep from pulling the hook out of their mouth or thru the fishes lip.</p>
<p>You will definately feel the differance between mono and braid. As far as a leader, you really only need one in ultra clear water. I use #6 power pro, for trout fishing tied straight to the hook and never had a problem. Also use the same line on all my UL reels for panfishing.</p> i use braided line with swive…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-12:2036984:Comment:2407942012-02-12T02:41:41.623Zjody callhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jodycall
<p>i use braided line with swivel connect and short 1 -2 foot mono leaders. mainly because after 2-3 hits from good bluegill they will knick the braid just enough to break it,using mono leaders usually stretches it out to 5-6 before rerigging.</p>
<p>i use braided line with swivel connect and short 1 -2 foot mono leaders. mainly because after 2-3 hits from good bluegill they will knick the braid just enough to break it,using mono leaders usually stretches it out to 5-6 before rerigging.</p> Double uni knot - never use s…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-06:2036984:Comment:2394822012-02-06T18:29:46.474ZCopperhead Johnhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnStoddard
<p>Double uni knot - never use swivels.</p>
<p>Double uni knot - never use swivels.</p> Thanks badgerloader! I've use…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-04:2036984:Comment:2386332012-02-04T00:35:32.197ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>Thanks badgerloader! I've used the "pool noodles" in the past and still have a few of them with catfish rigs, in the bottom of my big tackle box. Since I've switched to pan fish, I've come to like rectangular sections of the same sort of foam. Rectangular keepers pack better for storage.</p>
<p>I get the foam for these from electronics packaging. Whenever I see this stuff being discarded, I snag it and cut it into "right sized" segments.</p>
<p>Thanks badgerloader! I've used the "pool noodles" in the past and still have a few of them with catfish rigs, in the bottom of my big tackle box. Since I've switched to pan fish, I've come to like rectangular sections of the same sort of foam. Rectangular keepers pack better for storage.</p>
<p>I get the foam for these from electronics packaging. Whenever I see this stuff being discarded, I snag it and cut it into "right sized" segments.</p> David: After you have tied u…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-03:2036984:Comment:2386092012-02-03T16:16:39.298ZBadgerloaderhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Badgerloader
<p>David: After you have tied up all your pre-made rigs, you need an easy way to store them tangle free. I use short sections cut from the bright colored "pool noodles". You can add slots in the foam with a serrated bread knife. I roll mine on a flat surface and lightly cut into the circumference with the knife. </p>
<p>The noddles are inexpensive so you can buy a selection in order to color-code your rigs.</p>
<p>David: After you have tied up all your pre-made rigs, you need an easy way to store them tangle free. I use short sections cut from the bright colored "pool noodles". You can add slots in the foam with a serrated bread knife. I roll mine on a flat surface and lightly cut into the circumference with the knife. </p>
<p>The noddles are inexpensive so you can buy a selection in order to color-code your rigs.</p> I like Jim Gronaws advice, he…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-03:2036984:Comment:2384392012-02-03T15:09:21.790ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>I like Jim Gronaws advice, here. Using swivels and snaps to join things up sounds good.</p>
<p>Can I think out loud for a minute? I like things pre-rigged, because this saves time out on the water. So, while youre sitting around watching "River Monsters," why not pre-tie a mess of pan fish leader sections?</p>
<p>Just attach small swivels on one end of 24" lengths of fluoro line. I use #14 or #16 swivels for this. They are rated at 10 lb breaking strain, which is plenty for pan fishing. The…</p>
<p>I like Jim Gronaws advice, here. Using swivels and snaps to join things up sounds good.</p>
<p>Can I think out loud for a minute? I like things pre-rigged, because this saves time out on the water. So, while youre sitting around watching "River Monsters," why not pre-tie a mess of pan fish leader sections?</p>
<p>Just attach small swivels on one end of 24" lengths of fluoro line. I use #14 or #16 swivels for this. They are rated at 10 lb breaking strain, which is plenty for pan fishing. The leader line I'll be using this year is Trilene 4lb fluorocarbon, .007".... the thickness of two pieces of copy paper! Tying these at home is best, anyway, since this line is hard to see!</p>
<p>Leave the terminal end of the leader free for tying on hooks, jigs or whatever you will be using. If you want to go even further with this pre-tying business, why not put a uni-snap on the terminal ends of some of them? These you can use for small spoons, crank baits and so on.</p>
<p>On the braid itself, tie another uni-snap at the end. Here again, I use the smallest I can find. This is where your pre-tied leader swivels will link up. To get fishing, just pull one of the pre-tied, swiveled leaders from your tackle box and clip it on the end of the braid. And if you like, you can tie running lures right to the snaps on the braid end and avoid the leader altogether. No muss, no fuss.</p>
<p>Where line has to run through a tackle item, use more snaps and clips. For example, if you are using egg sinkers for bottom fishing, use copper wire loops through the center and attach them to the braid that way. If you are running slip floats, attach them to the braid with a snap-split ring-snap double ended link.</p>
<p>Again, most of this requires pre-rigging the various elements prior to arrival. The complication of prerigging now, saves you time "out there." So plan ahead.</p> All of the responses to your…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-03:2036984:Comment:2386042012-02-03T14:03:38.372ZJ. B. Hillardhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JBHillard738
<p>All of the responses to your thread have merit. Just shows how varied an anglers opinion can be. I usually use the double uni to tie mono to braid. The poster who mentioned a wind problem with braid is correct. I just got into braid recently and found that on a long cast in wind you can end up with a large bow in the line. The line really floats in the air on a windy day.</p>
<p>All of the responses to your thread have merit. Just shows how varied an anglers opinion can be. I usually use the double uni to tie mono to braid. The poster who mentioned a wind problem with braid is correct. I just got into braid recently and found that on a long cast in wind you can end up with a large bow in the line. The line really floats in the air on a windy day.</p> Troy...I have had success wit…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-03:2036984:Comment:2384342012-02-03T05:25:24.045ZJim Gronawhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Troy...I have had success with using very small barrel swivels to attach a leader. I tie on the braid with a Palomar knot, and the mono leader with an improved clinch. I usually have a 3 to 4 foot 'leader of the mono of your preference.</p>
<p>Lately, for light biting crappies, I have been using 4 pound test Fireline Crystal, which is 1 pound mono diameter, and a section of 2 pound test SOS clear mono, by Trout Magnet ( Leland Lures).</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Troy...I have had success with using very small barrel swivels to attach a leader. I tie on the braid with a Palomar knot, and the mono leader with an improved clinch. I usually have a 3 to 4 foot 'leader of the mono of your preference.</p>
<p>Lately, for light biting crappies, I have been using 4 pound test Fireline Crystal, which is 1 pound mono diameter, and a section of 2 pound test SOS clear mono, by Trout Magnet ( Leland Lures).</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p> OK, I joined the mono backer…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-03:2036984:Comment:2385172012-02-03T04:45:37.234ZTroy Dormanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TroyDorman
<p>OK, I joined the mono backer to the braid with an Albright Knot, it looks decent. Can I get away with just tying my braided line onto my hook or do I need a leader of some sort? I'm kind of lazy I guess and didn't want to have to deal with buying a fluoro leader and tying it on too.</p>
<p>OK, I joined the mono backer to the braid with an Albright Knot, it looks decent. Can I get away with just tying my braided line onto my hook or do I need a leader of some sort? I'm kind of lazy I guess and didn't want to have to deal with buying a fluoro leader and tying it on too.</p> Ditto....the uni-knot.....I n…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-02:2036984:Comment:2382052012-02-02T14:20:20.579ZBill "Musky" Modicahttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MuskyMod
<p>Ditto....the uni-knot.....I never cut the braid....I burn it!</p>
<p>Ditto....the uni-knot.....I never cut the braid....I burn it!</p>