9 replies to this topic

[lansdowne03]

When using braided line can i tie it directly to the hook when using roe or is it better to use monofiliment? but when using lures can i just use braided line or same set up as using monofiliment?

[point defiance]

Not sure about any else but I always use a leader. For lures or roe. Preferably a much weaker leader so it always breaks at the not. Something like 20 lbs braid to 8 or 10 mono.

Also if you do break off, then theres only 3 or so feet of line in the water not 30ft.

[jpct]

Don't use Braid. lol.

I don't understand why people feel the need to use 10,000lb braid when fishing for salmon and steel.

I use 10lb mono and have broken off only once after catching 200+ salmon, and it broke off at my knot.

As for steel, they can see braid clear as day.. dont spook them and ruin the pools for the rest of us.. heh..

[lansdowne03]

Thanks for the reply , so if i was using a leader would i tie it directly to the braided line or use like those swivel things?

[piju]

Thanks for the reply , so if i was using a leader would i tie it directly to the braided line or use like those swivel things?

It's not the use of a leader or the knot or the swivel that you should be questioning, it's the braided line, don't use braided line in the rivers, it spooks the fish and I can't tell you how many times i've lost a fish because it got caught in someone's discarded BRAIDED line

[diggyj]

Tie directly, Uni to Uni.

Dirk

[efka]

most of the guys that fish steelhead use hi visibility lines and have good results.

[jc53]

I use Fireline crystal with a shot line and do not run into problems.
14 lb Fireline Crystal and 6 lb shot line to 4-6lb leader.
Hooksets are instant and the line does not soak up any water. Fished thru the winter without any freeze up.
Have not lost a float in a while
I know a lot of guys using braided line with the above set up.

[Float_On]

I use Fireline crystal with a shot line and do not run into problems.
14 lb Fireline Crystal and 6 lb shot line to 4-6lb leader.
Hooksets are instant and the line does not soak up any water. Fished thru the winter without any freeze up.
Have not lost a float in a while
I know a lot of guys using braided line with the above set up.

Do you usually spool a 150yd spool onto mono backing?

And with regards to shot lines + leaders...do you need to attach both with micro swivels?

I've never used a shot line, what are the benefits? It seems like adjustments would be more time consuming at the creek.

Can't wait for the bows...

[Float_On]

Oops, kinda messed up that post above...