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I'm getting really frustrated with using fluorocarbon leaders! I use 30lb-65lb main line and a 20lb fluro leader connected with an FG knot. When I first started tying the FG knot I would have them come lose 6 out of 10 times on a hook set. I have overcome that issue with practice tying the knot. However, I'm now getting routine line breaks of the leader material.... Very frustrating. I've been using Berkeley vanish fluro for my leader material and I think it may just be the cheap line causing the problem. It's got me so flustered I'm debating dropping the use of leaders all together. I hesitate though because I know I'm getting more hits while using the leader. What are you guys doing? Anyone else breaking 20lb leaders on your hook set?

Yeah It came to a head last night at our meeting. I believe the problem removed itself. Things should be on the upswing going forward.

That's one of those things each angler really needs to find out on their own. Many never do...

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If everyone on the water/park/conservation area made an effort to take at least two pieces of trash out with them, and leave nothing new behind, every time we could quickly clean-up our resources.

Great articles! I don't have too much experience in water as cold as he's describing, but I can vouch for the summertime pattern. In South Florida flowing water in summertime is key!

I was in a park once and started picking up the trash off of the shoreline. My girlfriend and daughter followed suit and before I knew it every kid in the park was lending a hand. We filled 4 large contractor bags full of bottles and cans cleaning the entire park. Meanwhile all the parents sat and watched in disbelief. Ghandi once said "be the change you want to see in the world". Leading by example many times has wide reaching results.

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One more... When I was about 11 I went snook fishing with my dad near a spillway which was flowing rather quickly. When he got a blowup behind his topwater plug he totally quit paying attention to the current/trolling motor as he got ready to set the hook. Needless to say the boat drifted swiftly into piling and he toppled out and broke his rod. As he was struggling to get back in the boat, like a good son, I grabbed the broken rod from him and landed the fish. It never occurred to me why he would be so upset at me when he got back in the boat. It was a good catch!

Had an owl pick up my Super Spook Jr. 3 times one day. He was convened it was edible. I'm glad the owls feet didn't have any soft tissue to hook. Also had a sparrow fly right into my line on a cast. (Worst Birds Nest Ever)

Certainly worth it the buy. Perry's writing style is entertaining while also very informative.

I'd say it's abandoned. It's an active choice to turn your back on integrity.

We played with that Idea, unfortunately a large proportion of our members would be no-go on Sundays due to the aforementioned religious obligations.

I like that Idea! Low turnout/payout was an issue for us last year. We had a few weekends with only 5 boats...