Shot line.

[artimus001]

Very interesting to me at how you guys set up in 2015. Generation gap at its finest. Lol. The first 11 ft rods were brought out for the sole purpose of allowing the use of light line. Reason being the rod was just a big shock absorber. To this day 30 yrs now I'm still using the Loomis blank I built and purchased from the now retired L.G custom tackle. Built back than for just under 300 bucks. The Sweden built zebco 3 was the Islander of today. And everyone's choice to match with these rods. Today my Loomis is paired with a Stradic 1000 fj. And still catches fish. And I have to admit you guys are actually leaning me to try one these pins your all so dedicated to.

night and day presentation for sure.

do it

 

[tossing iron]

I don't mind losing a couple shot and hook.I like ONE knot.
As for trying a CP . I would prefer something which doesn't require all that backing. I'll never switch from 6 lb main.
Do they have such CPS. ?

 

[fishermandan420]

I use a short shot line of 8lb. Like 2-3 feet. I put my shot on it and my main line. My leader has no shot. That way when I snag and break off its either a just a hook, or a new chunk of leader and a hook. No messing around with shot to re rig. My river is snaggy and 25 snags a day is definitely possible

 

[tossing iron]

I use a short shot line of 8lb. Like 2-3 feet. I put my shot on it and my main line. My leader has no shot. That way when I snag and break off its either a just a hook, or a new chunk of leader and a hook. No messing around with shot to re rig. My river is snaggy and 25 snags a day is definitely possible

Great explanation. Thank you.

 

[tossing iron]

Have been leaning towards trying the pin more for the new challenge. Probably the same reason I enjoy fall steel so much. Their far and few between and really have to work for them.Opener never much of a challenge and frankly quite boring. Time to up the bar to stay interested I'm thinking.

 

[fisgfreek]

Boring ? It doesn't matter how many I hook in to that day but when that float goes down WOW that feeling is unbelievable. To be honest I have bin trying to explain to my wife why I go fishing (some times alone) and the high I get from fighting a fish, and she still doesn't get it. Some times I ask my self the same question when I'm on the 400 at 4:30 am on my way ice fishing alone thinking of icing some Lakers and Whities. Dam I must be HOOKED.

 

[tossing iron]

Midlife fishing crisis I guess. Lol
I get that rush with fall chrome .
Arm sore from 4 hrs of casting fingers and nose numb snot frozen on my lip.
Feels like Bahamas when I hook up .
Definitely the challenge for me.

 

[fishermandan420]

Fall rules . Or March. Opener and dropbacks suck In comparison.

 

[Knuguy]

I use a short shot line of 8lb. Like 2-3 feet. I put my shot on it and my main line. My leader has no shot. That way when I snag and break off its either a just a hook, or a new chunk of leader and a hook. No messing around with shot to re rig. My river is snaggy and 25 snags a day is definitely possible

That's the other big reason to use a shot line. As I said above, my #1 reason is not being able to get the small shots on the line in-situ.

 

[Porkpie]

Some guys make it too complicated. If you can see your float, then you know where your line is. There is no practical advantage to high vis line. If other guys can't see your line your drifting too far. Clear main line to float to leader, splitshot on the main. 24 inches of fluoro to hook. Catch fish in clear water or dirty. Steelheading has over evolved from when I first started. The biggest advantage has been the advent of fluorocarbon imho.

 

[artimus001]

Some guys make it too complicated. If you can see your float, then you know where your line is. There is no practical advantage to high vis line. If other guys can't see your line your drifting too far. Clear main line to float to leader, splitshot on the main. 24 inches of fluoro to hook. Catch fish in clear water or dirty. Steelheading has over evolved from when I first started. The biggest advantage has been the advent of fluorocarbon imho.

i totally agree. ever since i read the words "shot line", i've been scratching my head. shots and knots on the water is just part of the game.

 

[BERRRG]

That's the other big reason to use a shot line. As I said above, my #1 reason is not being able to get the small shots on the line in-situ.

Have to agree. Cold hands and BB's don't mix, at least not for me!

It's all personal preference, there is no right or wrong way and nothing is too complicated or too simple. In the grand scheme of things, we're using precision rods and expensive, well-machined reels. Is using a shot line really that complicated? Not at all. Some people really enjoy the technical aspect and theory of rigging.