firefightn15

Microman, Explain to me how this was a joke? His handle should be microboy. Check his age. His sense of humor is decidedly juvenile. I'm aware of that, and there is a reason I would like him to answer my question. Thanks

This afternoon just about all the sites said that they had pulled it because of proprietary rights, I'm guessing it was only proprietary until the money was right.

this is nuts! http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/old-nintendo-system-sells-for-13-105/1389101

One good day to show 'em your stuff and ya nailed it. I'm glad he got the chance to know what the big Rage is all about!

I watched the video before they pulled it, man was he moving. I can only say that I don't think he felt any pain. Sad deal.

What kind of temps were ya fishin? Wind? I'd spend a day on the water for a hog like that when I ever find the time again. Looks like you at least got decent rubber for the weather. Brian Scratch the wind, looks like that wasn't much of an issue.

Welcome to the BR forums. 8-)

Looks like a sweet ride. Checked out your on-line store too. Lookin' good. 8-)

JG, that thing is evil looking. How'd you ever do with your boat motor, hoping you'll make the RoadTrip this year with a little better luck. 8-)

I thought the pole came with the dancing girls.....oh you mean poll. ;D

Microman, Explain to me how this was a joke?

It's not weird, it's flat out wrong. ;D

No the Sox suck all year long, never a let down. Cubs die in September. Ken knows! ;D ;D ;D

I don't tournament fish but would be willing to bet RW's best equipment that in that scenario time or rather loss of time is a big factor. Now add the technique specific apps and I can come up with easily wanting a minimum of a half a dozen setups.

Little ahead of yourself Leo? 8-)

Pretty cool, but I think I would take my cabin fever outside forthat one. ;D

Mine feels dirty. :-[

Dave, your a jerk!

A big welcome to Pinnacle1, glad to have ya around.

lol i like that! Guys, all this "hard water" is why we are fishing for 4 and 5 lbers instead of finding 7 and 8 lbers. I wish we had a longer growing season myself.

Welcome to BR, glad to have ya 8-)

Now that you mention it -yes. Mine has been with Trilene XT. I do not ever remember having this happen in the past, and I've used XT for years. It's not been a lot, but I lost two really good fish coming back with a pigtail -not break-offs. At first I thought I'm getting sloppy in tying. But I also noticed my tag ends getting shorter in the knot as I fish. I've adjusted by making sure I had 6 turns (always used 5 with heavier monos), snugging really tight (moistened and slowly), and leaving the tag a little longer. Another additional safety thing would be to tie an overhand knot in the tag end. This was needed on the origianl "clinch knot" before it was 'improved' by going back through the first loop before tightening. This was done bc the original slipped. I haven't done this -yet. And if it comes to that I will switch lines. Until you asked I never thought about the possibility of reformulation at the factory. A new lubricant or other additive perhaps. It would be worth writing to Berkley and at least asking if this is possible. While they may not be definitive, they might just look into it. It would be fairly easy to test with proper equipment. I would think they'd want to know. Not that this is truly the case. You and I could simply be getting sloppy in our knot tying? I wear magnifier glasses to get the job done now lol. Interesting. After reading the original post and thinking about it, I would suspect that your right. It's been the only real thing that I could think of that would cause the slippage. One bad knot, maybe, but several?

Rooster, are you bringing the tag thru it's own loop or are you running it thru just above the hook eye? Other than Yozuri XL is about all I use with no issues. :-/ In other words, are you using the clinch or improved clinch?

It's not a high dollar rod, but check out the Berkley Tactix. I keep one that I use for river fishing. Great rod for the price ($55-65). EDIT: Just read one of your other posts, You'd be a lot happier with the Tactix than an Ugly Stick. JMO

XL shouldn't be giving you any problems, are you getting sloppy and not dressing the knot? Otherwise I would be respooling with a different batch and see how that does for you. Burley asked what knot you are using; have you switched recently from something else you were tying?