Darren.
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On thinner leaders (4-8#) I'll go more wraps up, I do not usually do equal wraps up and down. I go more wraps up, less wraps down - sometimes 10 up, 5 down. To be honest, there's no set formula for this knot. As well, the Alberto (Mod'd Albright) has be come my 2nd knot of choice, the main being the simple, but o so reliable (for me) uni-to-uni, usually 5 and 5 wraps.
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I've not been fishing FC for nearly as long as many of you guys, but the price point keeps me from experimenting with various types; however, I did settle with Gamma Edge for leader line on the FC side of the fence.... As for whether or not it makes a difference, I really don't know. I have done no recording of conditions and so forth when I've used FC and not. That said, I do tend to use Yo-Zuri Hybrid more these days. 6 and 1/2 dozen the other to me. I've got enough 600 yard spools of YZH and 3 spools of Gamma Edge to last me for many years of leader line! I just hope the bait monkey doesn't disrupt my satisfaction with what I already have.
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Dude. Owww. Glad insurance is gonna cover and nobody is hurt as a result.
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A nice find. Nice clean up, or ... trash?
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Good luck, David! 48 myself (as of this Sat), and like @J Francho, I think I'm younger than my age, and body actually say I am. The other week I took a spill while mountain biking and bruised my ribs. Kept going after I caught my breath and pushed thru the pain. But ended up having to go in for x-rays as I thought I broke 'em. Have been mountain biking since, but not fishing as that puts my body in more pain than biking, believe it or not. Anyhow, point being, I'm slowly waking up to the fact I'm not in my 20s anymore and need to stop pretending I am. I simply don't heal as fast, and for sure can't do the insane stuff I did mountain biking that I did then. Painful wake up call, that was.
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Welcome aboard!
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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
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Do you live near any kayak stores? Most of them will have demo days, or they'll let you demo yaks on non-demo-days esp. if they are located on a water body/river. I fish out of a Native Ultimate which is super stable but is more of a hybrid between canoe/kayak, similar to the Wilderness Systems Commander. These are fantastic yaks that have entry points (older models) under $1k if you can find demo models, or Craigslist used... These days there are so many stand-able fishing kayaks on the market that you can almost take your pick, but for the money, you want to make the right choice. The best way is to get some sit-in time whether on the water, or in a yak store. I got in-store sit-in time before i bought my U12. Been happy ever since. Good luck on your search!
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Ain't nothin' ordinary about that outing, man! Nicely done and congrats on TWO PB's!!! In ONE DAY!
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Welcome aboard!
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I knew there was something about those guys I liked!
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Congrats!! Well done!
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55lb is awesome with a canoe. I had one on my 16' Grumman aluminum canoe. I've got a 30 on my kayak, but would like to upgrade to a 45 with infinite speed adjustment rather than 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds.
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I could flip the table and ask why use 30# and up? Of course there are reasons, and techniques like flipping in thick cover, etc. But like @NHBull, those aren't things I do much, if any of. I've never seen the need for 60-80# line, but plenty use 'em. In the end we use what we feel comfortable/confident with. 10 and 15# braid are my staples on spinning gear, and 20 is on my casting gear (and always with a leader) For one, line management is better on spinning, for which I use 1000 size reels. I can fit more on them than if I used 30. And yes, I've used 30 and 40# braid in years past, just prefer thinner lines.... As for 20 on casting, yes, it is light, and there can be issues with dig-in, but in my use, I'm keenly aware of that fact and always take off line if I've fought a big bass, or pulled in a log. I'm truly amazed at how strong 10, 15, and 20# braid is. Stronger than we think, I'd wager.
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Folks, I don't write the news... Oh the dangers of too much alcohol...to your lure! http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/25031-bikini-clad-drunk-woman-bites-mans-fishing-line-gets-arrested-authorities "A Florida woman has been arrested on public drunkenness charges after she bit a man’s fishing line and swam off with his lure, authorities said." Moral of the story, use steel leader material!
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Welcome aboard!
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Hi Steve, welcome aboard!
