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Just purchased the smaller Fishlab tackle bag. It has the same problem all of the roller bags have. A tendency to tip over and slide around in challenging sea states and the internal shelves that the tackle boxes rest on have a tendency to sag and compress down restricting removal and...

Congrats PQ , that is an amazing catch on the jig. 👍 👍

Have been testing knots and lines since 2004 and am very curious. 1. Quote: " It was rigged in 100 yard sections - red, yellow, green, white, blue and white. then i added a 25 yard topshot of 100 pound seaguar pink fluoro." 2. Would respectfully inquire..... 1. What objective testing method...

Luck has favored the well prepared 👍

Outstanding,,,👍 Liking that you can easily lengthen the separation in order to test line to line connections. Walt

Am not an expert but have a few tips for Combat fishing with the Cattle Boat crew. This is basic stuff and am still learning every trip. 1. Always take your troll rotation, you will be fishing while others are just wish'in. 2. You need your own dedicated trolling rig. "Most" of the short 1-2...

Cubeye: so you have made a testing rig? If so please post up some pice. It's always of interest to see inventive creations.....:-)

ZZ,,, a big help to stop the slipping is to wrap the wood dowel with black electrical tape, 1 half overlap layer will do it, this will greatly increase the friction of the line against the dowel.. Try tieng a simple overhand loop knot in the lines end , hook the loop over the bolt, 2-3 wraps...

Zimezoom: you may find this thread helpful https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/line-knot-testing-machine.706335/ The force gauge you purchased will work great. You got the peak hold feature. An essential feature, would not purchase a scale with out it. However if you ever start testing...

Very clever Mr.Zimezoom. A well thought out solution. If a problem ever develops with line breaking at the gizmo an increase in the diameter will most likely resolve the issue. Cubeye: Am thinking you are correct hopefully zimezoom will concur.

Want to apply 'Kung Fu" to your jigging efforts. Here is it's true definition. Walt

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Creative advice above, never thought about the burn method. Another option to determine if mono or fluor is to cut about a 3/4 inch pc. of each, aprox. the same wt.. One pc you know for certain is either mono or fluoro. Put both the known and unknown in a clear glass of water, salt or fresh...

Hey guys, don't usually respond to this sort of self inflicted disaster. Yes he took a swing and struck out but rest assured his next turn at bat will be successful. But mistakes are valuable and the only people who don't make mistakes are those lazy asses who do nothing!! Walt

Excellent explanation by lazyfisherman above and MyNomad below. My best advice for the DoDo is for him to convert to a spinning reel. Or completely eliminate the spectra and switch to all Mono, P-Line is a good choice. You don't need spectra for fresh water fishing.

Go to the site, scroll down to the second picture. The dimensions are there.

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As another option there are reel plates. Google "Fuji NS7 then hit "Images" There are several styles and finishes. http://www.johnnyspond.com/fuji-model--ns7--plate-reel-seats.html Also search this site for "Fuji NS7" Very easy to install. Wrap ends with some small Para Cord and soak with a...

A 3 lb. bar bell is used for the weight at the end of the line being tested. Yes,, some spectras are quite abrasive but that is a result of very coarse weaving methods. Quite apparent in the cheap low quality Spectras. High quality 8 strand braid with at least 20 pics per inch is quite...

FishRock ,,, wrote regarding Spectra " While it has limited abrasion resistance it is much better than zero. " Have done some serious abrasion resistance testing of spectra. While 20# fluorocarbon will survive 8 rotations of the sand paper before breaking ,,, 50# spectra survives 1/2 of 1...

Thanks for your post Mr. Explorer1 Here in lies a prime example of the complete lack of manufacturing standards in the fishing equipment industry. Especially the line manufactures. In my possession are 4 spools of fluorocarbon labled 20# test however all 4 have different diameters .014, .015...

Something to take into consideration if purchasing PE line. While researching for a PE line conversion chart came across something interesting. Apparently there can be 2 different line diameters and 2 different .lb test ratings for the same PE line designation depending on wether the PE...

Here is a link to probably one of the best sources of information on correct jigging technique and general information on jigging. You may have seen Mr. Benny mentioned it but never took the time to investigate. Can "Strongly" reccomend that you take the time to study this site. It will...

Have used 3 types of clip type attachments to jigs and they all invite disaster. Sooner or later the clip mechanism will hook itself to your standing line and that is a not a desirable situation. Agree strongly with Mr. EXplorer above especially for the jigging application where a lot of...

Just Google this...SOUNDPROOFING AN OUTBOARD MOTOR and a ton of information will come up. Materials, techniques, instructions.... etc. And there are cowling covers..... Or if you prefer ..... Google........sound deadening material spray

For sure I'm not a go to guy for jigging advice, have limited experience but my brain still works so here are some thoughts on what is required. Have caught 100 lb class Blue Fin at the 300 ft. depth range in 2000 ft of water. Have found that the long narrow style and the end weighted designs...

Re-reading this whole thread as I alway pick up something previously missed. A comment by Benwah22 in his 12/29 post on the important issue of hook penetration in the bony area of a fishes jaw really got my attention. This is not too much of an issue with the standard size of a targeted...

Yes, my sediments exactly, beautiful build, nice clean work. Tapered fore grip and a rounded rubber gimbal. It does not get any better then that. Walt

R O T F L M H O !!!!!

Knowing that the jigging purist distain using any bait ever but...... putting a small strip of squid on that Inchiku's hook turns a good lure into a "Red Hot Momma" . Instead of jigging up the water column try casting it out jigging across the bottom. Halibut will not go far from the bottom...

900' a depth that cannot be fished by mere mortals. And that's just the beginning,,, 1200' is on occasion explored. To put that into perspective 900' is the depth of 3 football fields, 1200', " Yikes". Have only fished depths to 400' but can reason that at those deeper depths your reel spool...

As long as we are on this hook thing would advise to keep eyes wide open purchasing any hook as hook sizes vary widely between manufactures for the identical size hooks. True to the no mfg. standards of the fishing industry hook sizes mean almost nothing. As an example the 7/0 Gamakatsu and the...

The 510's hooks are a very good choice it's the cord attachment method that can be suspect. We take the "small" fish for granted, it's when Gladis the Barbarian sucks up your jig that the quality of jig attachment becomes an issue. My affinity for the straighter hook shape is for sure a...

Benny was right,,as usual,,, 👍 this is definitely the assist hook posted above. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/gamakatsu-assist-510-hooks?ds_e=MICROSOFT&ds_c=Shop%7CGeneric%7CAllProducts%7CLow%7CGeneral&msclkid=039ffcd6e2381592bad4a335231207ea&gclid=039ffcd6e2381592bad4a335231207ea&gclsrc=3p.ds

Ok,,, there are many very good ways to do this. Personal preference plays a big part in how this is done. Below is what has been fail proof, it's relatively simple and the parts easy to get. Pieces - Parts Cord: 300 lb Kevlar Para Cord. Could go lighter but would not use anything less then 200...

Would divulge that info in a second but the factory assist hooks are stripped off as soon as they are purchased then just collect them in a zip lock. Consequently I have a bag full of factory assist hooks. Cannot honestly determine what it came off of. Walt

Started testing some assist hooks for jigs that are attached to the jigs from the manufacture. Have always made my own assist hooks so never really paid attention to the stock units. Until today that is. One unit that previously was attached to a Flat Fall pulled apart at 28 lbs the second...

You must be from Portland, you can't tolerate any one else's opinion. You should start chanting "Seller's Lives Matter" Then schedule an on line beating for any one who has an opinion different from yours.

Don't mean to be redundant as the below is a re-post from one of my a previous posts. The article deals with all knots and has a section on the San Diego Jam Knot. I found this while surfing the net. It is excellent and will help everyone to tie any knot stronger. This is a long read but it...

Thanks all for the input above. Jason: I'm still looking down on the grass, thanks for the concern. Huck: HPA's very nice..... like the PB's, lite and Flashy . Rubber: Did not know that, learned something today,,TX Aguachino: Glad it helped. Would like to test some of the Triple Wrap Split Rings...

Had done some limited split ring testing in the past so decided to expand my efforts to see of my original findings were correct. Split rings tested. Owner Ultra #8 405 lbs. Owner Hyper Wire #8 120 lb. #10 220 lbs. Pit Bull ,, does not assign size numbers just wts. #100 lb. ,,#150...

Great recommends above. But if you are even considering a Parker just make sure they include the Complementary Time Share Chiropractor in the build contract.

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.Some day some one will actually go to the address of the "Shipper" and confront them directly . They must be a participant in the scam as that is where the money is sent. And we all know how to get to the root of any problem,,, just follow the money !!! Come to think about it the "Shipper"...

As a point of information...... If any one is contemplating building their own line/knot test rig,,, have found the ideal scale for the task. Presently have to switch scales with any pull over 100 lbs.. This AWS scale is 0-330 lb with the peak hold feature that is a must. Very reasonable if you...

Hello JT, Have done minimal testing on the Premier mainly because it is basically an IGFA rated line. It almost never breaks above it labeled line strength. The STS has an ABS of 45# which is slightly better. The claim to fame of the Premier is it's noticeably softer/limper then the STS . If...

Thanks for the 3 replies above. Will just have to put more positive effort into the task... ! The statement that if they hit the Yo Yo they will hit the jig makes sense, it becomes a matter of correct presentation. Which apparently in my case needs "adjustment". Danny N. above emphasizes the...

Yes,,,, Picture please 8-)

Thanks for that Jeff. Away from the boat certainly apples to the Tuna never considered that for the YT as have had good results in Mexico directly under the boat. You reasoning makes sense as the fishing pressure is much greater here. The YT are probably conditioned the same as the Tuna. Will...

Have been testing this double line via a bimini twist FG construction technique all week. And can confirm as above that it does enhance the strength of the FG knot. And just as important makes it more consistent. Testing is done with 30# Sufix 832 Spectra ,25-30 wrap FG knot to 20# Seaguar...

Has any one been successful jigging either SPJ or SJ for any pelagic . Have had good success with the rockies but minimal for those Yellow Tail and Tuna as they are very elusive. What cannot be explained is that the YT in the Sea of Cortes hit the jig like crazy but their Ca. Cousins have lock...

Outstanding,, you deserve a lot of respect for your efforts 👍 Knot breaking point is calculated using the ABS of the lightest line in the connection. So using the Tuf Line ABS of 90# a 90% knot would break at 81# . Does not get any better than that. Your discovery of the large effect...

OK,,, thanks for that feed back. Following is my best effort as feeble as it may be I am willing to take a swing at the ⚾ Most all problems with the FG results in either insufficient cinching or the number of wraps needing modification. Cinching appears great turning translucent all the way...

Might be able to offer some input , additional information required please :goldfish: What was breaking the mono or the spectra? Was mono used for both tests? Where was the breaking taking place? Using cinching tools, Did the whole section of the wraps turn translucent or just part? Tx Walt

You hit the bullseye .... Other factors can come into play but the following are the major concerns. When trying out the latest and greatest super line there can be significant differences in fluoro hardnesses, inconsistent diameters for the same pound test and different coefficient of...

Have only tested a few braids. The J-Braid is very good, The Yo-zuri has not been tested but all reports reviewed have indicated it is excellent. Tuf Line was my first braid. Good tensile strength and line construction. Now use Sufix 832. It has high tensile strength, knots very well and is...

Very, very nice YT. Congrats, that is a skill catch for sure. 👍 A 44# pig on an Innovate SPJ rig I love it, putting the sport back into sport fishing. Most guys would be fishing with 60 lb. on a rail rod. You must have opened a lot of eyes when that hit the deck. A little more detail would...

Another suggestion I have never thought of, it makes sense. Will give it a shot. Using the finger method would be a more advanced technique. Not necessarily stronger but a whole lot more efficient. Thanks.

Never thought of that , thanks for the suggestion. 👍

Here is a challenge .... tie the FG knot with the finger wrap method using 20lb fluoro and 30lb spectra. Then report in this thread on how it went. Or better yet 15 fluoro to 20 spectra. Personally have too much trouble with connecting the lighter lines with the FG using the finger method...

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Thanks for that observation Mr. Bill you have confirmed what I thought was happening, that the 1/2 hitch right after the wraps can cause leader failure from cutting into the leader if cinched down too tight. Had several premature FG knot failures because of it when testing them until the...

Have done some limited testing of split rings. And one recommendation that will vastly improve split ring strength is to use the Owner ULTRA SPLIT split rings they are almost twice as strong as the Hyper Wire of the same size. There is however a price to pay for that strength, would assign a...

Comments: fluoro inserted into hollow spectra. Have minimal experience with this type of connection . Have constructed a few for study but not enough to offer any solid objective input. However,,upon initial testing a couple of useful observations were noted. First and probably the most...

Great thread 👍 Hopefully it will encourage others to learn the FG knot. Can recommend it as one of the 3 best leader/braid join knots. The other 2 are the PR knot and the Bob Sands knot. The 80-85% breaking strength is right in line with what testing has shown. Which is about as good as it gets...

Have tested the FG knot extensively and it is one of the best for the leader/braid join. Failure is almost alway user error. If tied correctly it is fool proof . The main error is not cinching down properly before cutting the tag end. Everything is explained the attached link below...

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The old saying that it's not the gun it's the gunner carries a lot of weight in life. The 5 is certainly within the requirements for SPJ. A lot in this game is based on personal preference and that is an important aspect of consideration. Would say that whatever your choice success will come...

Would suggest the 10S over the 5S. The 5 is 2.4 oz lighter but the 10 has more drag more line capacity and most importantly has 46 inches of line retrieve per crank vs. 39. While 39 is adequate it quickly looses retrieve the deeper you go which will dampen lure action at depth. Would say if your...

The facts are; large fish, almost to the boat, pulled hook. Many excellent points above to consider . Am thinking that as one possibility your hook set was most likely in a bony section of the jaw where significant hook penetration was unlikely. Especially in older larger specimens the jaw...

Interesting discovery while doing due diligence on this less expensive fluoro carbon thread. Take a look at the results for the Seaguar STS Salmon it has the second highest PSI (Tensile Strength). This mirrors my own results though its for 30lb test...

As Jerryl above suggest ,,,, old line and or the line has been exposed to any light from the sun during storage is pure destruction on mono. No line should break using any knot at 5%of the labeled line strength. Re-Spool with new line , that should cure the issue. My .37 cents worth for your...

Have done some testing on less expensive fluoro. Specifically Seaguar STS Salmon, supposedly made for fishing salmon and trout. But a fish is a fish ,,,, right !! 100 yds for $14.99. a bargain. Here are the results. The line is a little on the stiff side and may not be ideal for a lot of...

Using mostly fluorocarbon leaders, 16-20 foot of 40# sometimes 50#. Using Seaguar Blue or Sunline. You can see from the specification charts in the attached link that the Blue is thicker per pound test then the Premier. Would advise sticking with the Blue...

https://www.sportfishingmag.com/strongest-fishing-knots-braid-to-leader/?fbclid=IwAR1EEVKNc9QGdPzy4OKsSi8dDLH8x_rvwBcKNxcncAIva0Uj8lwhhq70kvo#page-14

Outstanding analysis Mr. Benny. Never considered which direction the jig is moving determining the attack preference of a fish. And the reasoning for only one top hook required for speed jigging Yellow Tail. Learned something today. Thanks for sharing . Walt

The following relates to Yellow Tail but may apply as well to other species. Saw an underwater video filming a Yellow Tail hitting a jig on retrieve. How it hit the jig was very educational. The YT swam up beside the jig with its head just in front of the jig and would very quickly jerk its...

You are right,,, the Sea of Cortez is a bonified "Hot Spot" . Have have had serious success jigging for Yellow Tails fishing out of San Carlos, Mex. After a couple of trips there thought for sure the success could be duplicated on 1 to 2 day trips out of San Diego. My success here has been less...

3 turns is not enough. Increase the turns to 5 and it will not slip . And be sure the double line loops at each end of the knot are equal before the final cinch. Use this connection for mono/fluoro connections only. As recommended by Huge Bendo above the Seaguar knot is also excellent...

The objective requirements of long distance casting are: 1: the longest rod that is practical for you. Would say a minimum of 10'. The pros use 12-14 footers 2: a conventional reel with the lightest spool possible . The world recored long distance casting record, with 5 oz . is over 900 feet...

The below deals with all knots and has a section on the San Diego Jam Knot. This is a long read but it will be time well spent. I found this while surfing the net. It is excellent and will help everyone to tie any knot stronger. It's written by a fellow named: BRANDON KREUTEL Thankx Brandon...

Almost all of the manufactures of colored line changes color every 10 meters or every 32.81 feet. So you just start counting the number of color changes adding 33 ft. for every color change. I just use 30 ft. or just say to myself every three colors is 100 ft. . Then adjust for the variables...

Well..... yes I do use a knot for the task. For Mono and Fluoro a modified Trilene knot is used. The number of wraps can vary depending on the test of the line. For 20# 6-7 up and 6-7 back down usually does it. But that will change on pound test and manufacture and if fluoro is used. For...

The gear ratio is 4:1 The diameter of the wind on spool for the cable is 1" 1 Click equals about 1/16" 1 Complete turn of the handle equals 3/4" The cable diameter is .065" source, Home Depot

Hello Dave, Very good question. Testing Line to line connections does require some modification. Also it is the primary reason for increasing the distance between the bullard and the winch from what I did. I get buy, but wish the distance was greater. So.... to answer your question. What is...

RichG and Pacific Jigger.... 👍 great suggestion using the metered multi color braid. It has the advantage of never having to guess how much line is out. And has the benefit of depth accuracy even after cutting off multiple sections of braid for what ever reason. Current speed, drift speed if...

https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/tesoro-10s-270.757113/

.My bad covered this in my post above.

"More to see" and more to hear. Would suggest a small loop knot. Walt

Can buy them brand new for $360 You can keep the line , how much.

Hello Mr. Spooky,,,,, got any 1 1/2 day trips planned ? If so let me know we need to fish together,,, would be a blast. Walt

Yes, of course :-) , have tested a few different knots using the doubled line of a bimini. The FG was one of them. There is actually a modest improvement in the ABS using the bimini doubled line. Certainly no negative effects from using it. But.... the testing has shown that it is very...

Yes,,,, go for it. The lighter side is always a lot more fun and for sure doable. Would respectfully recommend the 400 as suggested above . It holds a lot more line and has slightly more drag. The following is unsolicited but I can't help myself :-) Suggest a high quality 8 strand spectra...

No problem go for it!

Good question.... To be honest I did not examine the knot that closely. When the shrink wrap was removed all I noticed was just a bunch of wadded up fuzz where the very light wt. cord was attached to the hook shank. Thanks for waking me up, will pay more attention in the future.

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Bottom Line: Always change out the assist hooks on flat falls. Tested the stock assist hooks on my new 200 gm flat fall. One failed at 60# the other failed at 20#. After peeling back the shrink tubing it was obvious why. The cord appeared wrapped around the hook shank then super glued then...

Thank you Sir !!

Would you please tell us the details of your fishing method. It would be a big help to all. thanks, Walt

Don't have a boat and don't know much about the fine points of radio operation and proper usage. But my fantasy dream boat would absolutely need one. Out of curiosity was surfing for what each channel is normally used for and came across this detailed list. Maybe it will be beneficial to...

Hello Dennis, That is one of my favorite FG videos. Thanks for posting it. Prefer this video for the Rizzuto instructions. The young man is very clear and precise. Walt

Yes.... the standard 25/30 % is good..... however....... You just hit upon one of the main advantages learning to tie 90% knots. You can run heavier drag. IF you have fresh leader material or if running 25 yds have cut off 4 ft before each trip and know from TESTING that your knots produce a...

Normally have no problem with the cinch down. Never need cinching tools. Did you wet the knot and try my suggestions in the previous post? Walt

Are these made with Quill Project blanks??

Understand your concerns. The 7 up 6-7 back is best for lines 20lb and under but those wraps can be reduced as thicker line is used. Some times it takes a little experimentation reducing the number of wraps until significant ABS is lost. With the 30# would try 6 up 5 down. For 60# 4 up and 3...

Thanks a lot Swami,,,, How did I miss that one the diagram was wrong. You are correct, the tag will stick out perpendicular or it may point down at the hook eye . Have corrected the diagram. Walt

There are many adequate knots for the tasks you described, just search this site for a multitude of opinions on what works best. Have found the following to be my personal favorites. Two very good knots for joining Fluoro to Mono are the Seaguar knot...

Thanks for the kind words Mr. aguachico 👍 When tying mono any of the above mentioned knots they can produce very good ABS for the knot of at least 90%. Fluorocarbon is a very different product and under most circumstances does not produce equivalent knot strength. In fact, your testing...

Great thread !

For those with curious minds and reasonable mechanical aptitude. Wrote this many years ago, before magged reels were popular. The control is fixed not adjustable but with some fine tuning a fairly good universal setting can be achieved. Hope this information is helpful...

Here is the $64,000 question.... What serial number starts the good manufactured Alijos that have the correct drag discs?

Very interesting thread. Have been doing some study on weather affecting fishing success. Have not discovered anything earth shattering yet. But there is one observation that is quite consistent. That is when conditions turn into a cold front. Indicated by cooling temperatures, crystal clear...

Thinking the best bet is to forget about getting the BF to come up just go down to them. The 100 ft zone is easy to get to. Stick that nose hooked fat sardine or better yet a fat mackerel right in front of their face. Metered colored line or marked line every 50 ft. will ensure you are deep...

Beautiful, nice clean work. Curious, ,,,how many coats of DII did you apply to the wraps?

It is subscription based. About $20/yr. http://primetimes2.com/pages/02-catalog.html

To keep that from happening: These Solar charts are not a sure fire bet. But they can give a strong indication of what to expect. Have had good fishing on bad Solunar and bad fishing on good Solunar days. The following 3 combination keeps me home: 34 limited loads (Pac Queen Style) stuffed...

As Downtime and Plj46 stated above ,,,, attach nothing. You want the line bare so the water pressure will untwist it.

As above. And it eliminates most of the twist in the line. Especially especially spectra on spinning reels.

It depends a lot on what gear each reel has. The SX comes in a gear ratio of 5.3:1 or 6.3:1 with the 6.3:1 retrieving 30 " per crank. The JX comes in a gear ratio of 4.6: 1 or 6.0:1 with the 6.0:1 retrieving 46" per crank. In order to develop the best jig action you should have a reel that has...

Are the jigs pictured rated in effectiveness for 1 to 20 with the more effective being #1 and the least effective being #20? And what do the different sections represent ?

Use colored metered line. :-)

Looking for a smaller profile? The FG and PR knot are the slimmest available to date. And meet the 90% strength criteria.

Fish a lot of 20# so naturally that was the first wt. line tested. 20# fluoro to 20# spectra. Sufix 832. Don't cringe :-) that 20# spectra has an ABS of 41#, the trick is to use the correct knots to take advantage of that strength. Consequently only knots that will deliver at least 90% of the...

Tested it..... forget it.

Unfortunately do not have any of the Hyperwire in a #6 to test. But from previous tests can estimate that they would be about 50% weaker. As a point of information on the package of the #6 Ultras it states a strength rating of Min. 150 lbs Max 250 lbs. That difference is a result of applying...

Where did you buy your Power Pro. Hopefully NOT on line from some e-bay seller. Power Pro is the most counterfeited Spectra on the planet earth. That Chinese counterfeited PP is absolute "JUNK". There are other excellent spectras available but Personally have found Sufix 832 to be one of the...

Stopped by Anglers Center in Newport looking for hook and split ring replacements for my Colt Snipers. The store manager, Koromon, turned me on to the Owner Pro Parts Ultra Split Ring. Went home and Tested both the stock and the Ultra split ring in the same size #6 as the factory installed on...

Looking at the prints the front profile is very blunt. Is that the design or an optical illusion ? Would seriously look into that design aspect and the ramifications of it. Walt

Don't want to come across a dogmatic or dictatorial but please do not tie spectra directly to any hook or lure. Have extensively tested Spectra knot strength and abrasion resistance. Spectra, contrary to Madison Ave. Hype, has next to zero abrasion resistance and very poor knot strength to any...

I have the Diamond but the Alumia Oxide should do the job well. The hone comes in a plastic holder, the stone can be removed if required. Lansky Diamond Hone https://lansky.com/index.php/products/medium-diamond-hone/ $24.00 Alumia Oxide Hone https://lansky.com/index.php/products/medium-hone/...

Have experienced the same situation, pulling hooks on larger fish. Here is what was done to improve the situation and why it was done. There are several possibilities. The hook catches on a weak or thin section of the mouth and just rips out. The hook catches on the exterior of the mouth or...

Quote: "That is definitely a issue when trying to select this sort of gear. But you just have to start someplace and learn." That bit of wisdom is the key to success in any pursuit. You have to start somewhere. If the prospect of being a successful SPJ'er has piqued your interest there is only...

MR. REXOR, Am going to do this. Would you please post up the part #s and where they were purchased. thanks ' Walt

Have never personally tested Kast King spectra but the grape vine has nothing good to say about it. If someone purchased any Kast King Spectra send me some and I will test it. And post up a report. PM me for details. If you reel already has spectra, a money saving idea is to just flip the...

Have never used the Inchiku style Jigs before but I am tempted8-) Have used the standard style jigs 90 - 150 gm with success. Attaching a single strip of squid increases hook ups. Using the 2 oz jig with the whole squid I thought it would attract a lot of attention from the Rock Cod but to my...

Your observations of the YT around deep water structure is in MHO a potential ultra hot spot. It has the possibility being the home to the truly trophy YT's. It's oft been said that the home of the biggest fish of a species resides in the deepest areas of structure. Speaking of using lurs...

About 4 year ago I started vertical jigging . A medium style not speed and not SPJ . Kind of in between. The only rods available back then were Japanese units that were titanium infused, triple helix, super nano molecular graphite that were epoxy layered with geranium impregnated vacuum...

Think Sea Lions are cute, this Sea Lion is thinking about lunch.

Nice work Anzboy, useful information. As a point of information. The entire chart above is in Millimeters. To convert into inches Multiply the mm by .0394 e.g. Sufix 832 30# is .230 mm .230mm X .0394 = .00906 in. 8 = the number of strands 32 = pics per inch Walt

This Albright Knot thing can get confusing as the same knot is called by several different names. Below are the Pics of how to tie the Albright and the Improved Albright. The last pic is of the Alberto Knot which shows wraps up and wraps down. This is the strongest version of this knot. Be...

KEVINA in the post above pretty much tells it like it is. Might suggest you try the below to help minimize possible issues. Stay away from rubber core sinkers, can guarantee they will get tangled with itself or something sooner or later. My preferred method is to lock the slider in position with...

Thanks for the feedback Mr Jim, The minimum turns using spectra for a Bimini Twist is 50 turns. No less. Don't say that is crazy. Well maybe it is. :) Tony Pena Knot: As is the TP knot OK but it is more reliable if one uses a figure 8 knot or a 4 turn uni as a stop knot. That single overhand...

It is always the ABS of the lighter line.

Thank You Sir Did some research and It came from you Mr.Jeff Burroughs. Thank you for sharing your knot and graphic construction skills it is much appreciated. And has helped more fishermen then you can realize.

The knot in the video is for sure not the same Knot as the diagram. As a point of information the knot diagram shown in Sacto John's post 3 posts above "how to tie" pictures is almost identical to the Bob Sands Knot except that the BS knot uses a single line instead of the double line by a...

Have tested this knot extensively and never got close to 100% ABS.(absolute breaking strengths) The main error that is made in these knot testing projects is that when doing the testing only one brand and pound test is used for both the Braid and the Leader Material. The fact of the matter is...

Do not think the sticking spectra is a line problem, the brand usually makes no difference. Your problem, most likely, is that the spectra was not wound on to the spool with enough pressure. Just winding it on like you would with mono results in too soft of a base. Consequently when pressure...

Yes, tested it throughly. Very strong. Have tested it from 20 lb mono up to 100 lb mono. Using the lower test lines 50lb and under the line would sometimes break not the knot. Always breaking above the rated test of the line or up to 30% higher then labeled. Testing 100 lb the knot usually...

The title of this thread should be 1 good knot to know and 1 not so good knot to know. The Uni Knot to the hook is excellent, especially strong when the line is threaded twice through the hook eye. It is sometimes known as the "Fishing Fool Knot" Just be sure the two lines through the hook eye...

Thinking that a broader perspective is required here. The greater risk of contracting Covid is not on the deck in an open air environment but below in the bunk room where everyone is confined in the same room. Even in State Rooms the ventilation system ensures that every one will get some air...

Great thread, makes one face reality.

For curious minds, the attached video is interesting. https://www.sharrowmarine.com

After being stubborn for several years using the dark green, finally re-spooled my bait reels with hi viz yellow. Chose yellow because most use white and that way the yellow will give me a better chance of knowing which line is mine. That dark green all but disappears at night or in low light...

The material used by Maxcurado is supposed to be the latest and greatest new formulation ( HT ) for spectra fiber. https://www.spectrafishing.com/ht/ At first I thought that this was a Honewell Ad but scrolling to the bottom the Power Pro ad indicates a marketing attempt. Have done some...

Here is a STICKY on the Flat Fall Jig. Well worth your time. https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/attaching-shimano-flat-fall-jig.593721/ Something to give serious consideration is to spool up with colored metered line. This is very important as those flat falls flutter down and do not...

Personally would prefer the 16 as it should hold close to 300 yds of line and has the lightest spool. The lighter the spool the loner the cast. No matter what reel you end up choosing would also would recommend washing out the spool bearing with aerosol break cleaner , shake out the excess ...

A micrometer was one of the first things I acquired when I started testing lines in 2004. Highly recommend Mr. Woodfish's suggestion to buy one. About $25 for a 0 - 1" at Harbor Freight. My most recent discovery was finding 4 different 20 lb. fluorocarbon lines with diameters of .014, .015, .016...

Have got to say that there is a complete lack of any manufacturing standards within the fishing line industry. They manufacture what they want, advertise what they want and claim what they want. e.g. "our line is super human and capable off leaping tall buildings in a single bound"...

Ok..... you have an inquisitive mind. Will list two of the main discoveries, findings from Objective testing not Subjective "hear say". 1. Monofilament has about the same abrasionsion resistance as fluorocarbon and in some cases slightly more. Even though fluoro appears to have a harder...

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Mr. Mattanza is right on. His price is reasonable and it is your best option. And like Mr. Swami indicates you will never know it happened. Don't be tempted to try and have someone solder the ring back on. You will not like the resulting cosmetics and there is risk of other blank damage due to...

Disclaimer: Don't want to come across as being dogmatic but as a source of information put forth for everyones consideration. The below are some insights gleaned from testing lines, knots and connections since 2004. Started on this journey when I realized that there was almost no objective...

Rest assured that this economic shutdown will come to an end soon. Want to know the answer to a problem just follow the money. The State and Local tax revenues have taken a nose dive sending the money lusting bureaucrats into a monetary panic. Remember ,,,, only the Subjects must accept...

Great job, nice clean work. Epoxy: Some tips Be meticulous with the mixing ratios. 50-50 as exact as you can get. The graduated measuring syringes work good. Mix well then mix some more. Doing these two things will ensure a proper cure. And as Mr. Punted coho recommends above keep that...

Thanks guys, I feel better now.... LOL !

This site keeps eliminating features WHY ! What happened to the link at the top of the home page that took you to all the newest posts? It's gone, , for what reason,,,,, who knows? Have drastically reduced my interest since that was eliminated.

Ok,,,,,, The lowest price $99.00,,,, there I just low balled myself. :) SOLD,,,,,, thanks for the interest.

Acquired the winder thinking that it would be useful but not being a hunter of cows, could see that just spooling 30lb and under it was not practical for me and honestly have never spooled up any reel with it. Have done a small test after the reconditioning to make sure it was functioning...

The pound test is not a problem but an issue may arise if too much tentioning pressure is applied to the spool of origin. And don't know exactly how much pressure it can take. But at the highest torque setting I cannot stop it with hand pressure.

Have a reconditioned MAXIMA reel line winder. $150.00 This unit has some history but is still very functional. The mechanicals have been cleaned and re-lubed. The exterior has been cleaned and reconditioned as well. The unit is motordriven and is reversiable with a foot operated variable...

Have about 60 spools of line I have tested. Mostly mono and fluoro and some braid. Regarding the Mono & Fluoro 15 & 20 # the variation in diameter is "usually" about .0015. Personally use a lot of 20 lb fluorocarbon and have found product variation is great. I have 20 fluoro with diameters of...

The fishing line industry is once again playing magical tricks with their product lines. While the data below relates specifically to P-Line it is appearing in other manufactures as well. What they are doing is reducing the diameters of their lines for each line product which eliminates any...

SLIPPAGE.... it is almost always caused by too few wraps. More friction is needed , just keep adding wraps and the slippage will stop. Walt

What has worked really well for me is to just paint the jig with any color scheme you want with any paint you want. Usually spray paint from Home Depot. Dry well then hang vertical and apply a thin coat of liquid clear epoxy. Do not use the quick setting type. Have been using clear rod wrap...

Yes you are correct. Over wrapping does not alter the breaking strength of the knot. It just does not look as pretty. :) It is the under wrapping that will cause the knot to slip off the tag end of the leader. That is why it is so important to really cinch down the knot. Which is the main...

Outstanding craftsmanship , Just curious how many hours were invested in that work of art. ??

Solid advice above. Jig shape makes a big difference when in deeper water. If too deep or in heavy current it helps to use a longer thinner style jig as opposed to the center weighted football shaped jigs. As they will sink much faster. Have found that starting the jigging right off the bottom...

The lowest I have seen the rod for is $370 plus tax of about $30 $250 is more then a great deal. Lo Ballers please show some self restraint. :-) Walt

Price lowered,,,, need to get this sold. $250.00

NEW Canstar GFGR 765 L never used . Won this rod at the Fred Hall Show and have no use for it. Retail $415 plus tax of about $35 = $450.00 First $250.00 takes it. 891023 GFGR-765L 6'6" 30-80 lb. Light 7 Fuji Turbo Hypalon Fuji Heavy Duty $414.99

https://www.boattest.com/engine-review/Evinrude/40500162_E-TEC-G2-150-vs--Yamaha-200_201 Consider objective facts over subjective hear say.

Looked for the Temple Reef Booth and could not find it. It was not even listed on the Vendor List in the Fred Hall show Vendor listing. Any one know the actual booth number. That would be super helpful. Booth 1015 thanks Wish that was listed in the Fred Hall Show Guide.

The pic below shows a water proof medical tape. It is a very soft rubber type material and is water proof. Very comfortable to use no need to wrap it tight, and stays put. You may want to give it a try. Can be purchased at any Target, CVS etc. in the medical supply dept. usually some where...

Instead of using the standard thread for the first wrap on a double wrap over the guide foot build, started using 10-12 lb un-coated spectra for the first wrap. Epoxy coat then do the second wrap with the standard thread in the color desired. Standard thread breaks around 4 lbs the spectra can...

"He has fished this spot before" well ..... then he should have known how much rope he would need to set. Thats what happened when you get a trophy for finishing last.

Building a rod for a friend, a UC RCX70 CENTAUR 60-100 LB . He wants it Acid Wrapped. Have done lighter blanks in the 12 to 30 lb range but never something this heavy. It will be wrapped as a Rail Rod. Are there any negatives to Acid Wrapping a rod this heavy. Just checking to make sure the...

The socialists have not taken over yet so your hook choice freedom is still intact.

That is a matter of necessity if you want to be able to remove them. Also guys are using the triple wrapped split rings to minimize any split ring opening issues. https://www.wolverinetackleinc.com/split-rings

Outstanding advice above. When fishing open water for suspended targets the metered line is a MUST. It's the only way to accurately know how deep you really are. You need to fish where the fish are in order to catch them.

Yes ,,, that is an option. But be sure to also tie the assist hook to the solid ring never the split ring. Don't know what type of jigging you are doing Slow or Speed jigging but be advised that if speed jigging a figure 8 ring is the better choice as when using the round solid ring the split...

Have tested many combinations attaching braid to any lure or hook. Would strongly suggest never tying braid directly to anything. If you got an ABS of 50% you would be lucky. Connect the braid to a leader with either the PR knot, FG knot or the Bob Sands knot then to a figure 8 ring, attach the...

Yes,, an important point I missed. I Normally use 30# spectra (Sufix 832) and never higher then 40#. Thanks Mr. DennisV

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Don't have the 5S but looking at the specs. it will do the job for sure. The important spec is the line retrieve per crank,,the 5S at 38.9 In per crank and 19 # of drag is within the requirements that Mr Benny recommends. If you already have the 5S it is a great entry reel for SPJ . You may in...

You are insinuating that only the Soft Steel stretches while other flours do not. Well that is pure marketing hype. All Fluoro stretches but just slightly less then mono. The advantage to Fluoro is that it takes more force to stretch it equally compared to mono. Which gives it the advantage of...

Living in Costa Mesa I Understand completely with the frustration driving to SD from OC. However the pain can be mitigated by avoiding travel on any Friday. That traffic destined for TJ and points beyond is nothing short of spectacular. But it's a Catch 22 as Friday departures of the fleet are...

Yes, Benwah22 is Benny. Nobody out here in Calif. carries the Innovate or any of the Temple Reef offerings., PM Mr. Benny he will be more then happy to hook you up. Walt

http://www.anglers-secrets.com/ocea-jigger-1500-or-2000/ Some objective facts to help with the decision. Personally like the 2000 it has you covered for almost all jigging situations . If you are just getting started with the SPJ game and you already have the 16A it is a very capable reel in...

Another option: Scroll down http://acidrod.com/equipment.html

Here is the reality of torque and retrieve . You can simply look at it from how much line per crank is retrieved by the reel either conventional or spinner. It does not matter even if the gear ratios are different,,, 40 inches per crank is 40 inches per crank no mater what the ratio the...

I like Swami's denatured alcohol method. It's a good de-greaser a great suggestion.

My best suggestion: You have got the light epoxy, good. Now heat the entire wrap and guide up with a hair dryer. Not blistering hot but very warm close to hot to the touch. Now re-coat the wraps paying special attention to the voids next to the guide feet. The heated wrap will thin the epoxy...

Looks can be deceiving. The ugly is mostly a result of the sloppy half hitch finish. But the finish has nothing to do with the strength of the knot. It only helps prevents the knot from slipping off the end of the tag and slims down the lead end of the knot to better pass through the guides. The...

Knot Facts vs. What we are good at. https://www.sportfishingmag.com/strongest-fishing-knots-braid-to-leader/#page-14

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Some very excellent advice above. Especially like 2 points in the post by Mr. Surfgoose above. Scent abatement: Much more important then anyone realizes. His tips for this are right on. Clean hands, a must. Wash 2 X then crush a sardine in your hands shake off guts and let air dry. Then rig up...

My I mac freezes up with that rotating ball. and my phone freezes just looking at BD. It froze my computer before I could finish this post.

Yes.... I considered Fish Buzzy as I was posting. He has set the bar pretty high. His assention to such heights gives us all the incentive to aspire to greatness. A true icon of having the correct set up for every possible situation. :beerbang: Got to admit I am jealous. :)

Would suggest that you just follow the "How to determine the number of wraps required:" In the paragraph 4 posts above. You will have to tie a few test knots at home but it will be time well spent. Too many wraps you will be OK but to few may cause slippage. It basically depends on how hard your...

For me the hot set up for the smaller BF/YF, say 30# and under, was 15 or 20 lb Pink Yozuri fluoro to # 2 circle or sometimes a #4 circle. It is paramount to get that line away from those teeth. A corner set with a J hook is possible fishing it like a circle but better consistentcy is obtained...

Ah Yes..... the wife issue .... how to avoid this >> :Beat_Them Just take her in the close closet and count the number of shoes she has. Should not be a problem after that fact finding mission. Mine has 32 pairs, I'm a long ways from that count. :-) Walt

Evenrude G2, 1 Better gas milage and more torque 2 Less pollution (No more smoke) 3 As quite as a 4 cycle 4 Aprox. 300 fewer parts (per engine) to fail when you are 40 miles off shore. 5 Yamaha vs G2 test comparison. 6 Some Yamaha's like to fill the crank case with combustion byproducts giving...

Spider Hitch Knot Tying Instructions Double over a length of line and form a loop as illustrated. Hold the loop between thumb and forefinger. Wrap the doubled line around the thumb and the loop five times (15 times if using braided line). Then pass the end of the double line through the loop...

You may already have the skill below mastered but to guys at the start of the learning curve it will be worth consideration. As mentioned above and in several SPJ threads using the lighter 30 or even 20 lb spectra has distinct advantages. Personally like the 30 as the food chain contains slugs...

Just make sure you get a spring scale with a "Tattle Tail" on it. Something like this...... https://www.charkbait.com/cs/csaScales.htm

Fishhead..., above, is right on ! https://www.rei.com/c/waterproof-socks?s_kwcid=PS_Bing|401_17833594|rei waterproof socks|none|6a2394b4-fd18-4406-afda-2073bdade20d|kwd-81226556933010&kclid=6a2394b4-fd18-4406-afda-2073bdade20d&msclkid=aa78276dbf811deb022d7a83e60a8529\ Walt Oooops, wrong...

PROBLEM SOLVED https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/rubber-overshoes There must be a over boot on this site that you will fit your needs. You can ware your New Balance and be dry as a bone. :-) These look ideal...

This is real simple. Like all problems it is just matter of following the money. It always leads to the answer. Have always wanted my own personal flotation device so to speak. I can afford the cost of a mid 6 digit boat and want one dearly. But have never pulled the trigger. Reason being, the...

My name is not Benny but here is some independent thought. Which reel has a lot of personal preferences to consider but there are a couple of issues that deserve serious consideration. First on the list would be line retrieve per crank. Would recommend not to go under 36” per crank and...

Something that I omitted from my first reply to your question was that line diameters vary within each manufactures production of any pound test line. The 20# seems to vary about +- .0015 from the stated diameter on the spool. It is very difficult to keep line diameter under that spec. . To do...

That's what the FLEET calls a "Limited Load" !

Personally got my vertebra compressed 1/2" by a Parker last year on a day trip in 3 footers. There was absolutely no bottom entry into the sea only a violent slam, like hitting concrete not water. Took me a week to recover from that beating. Never again. Would think the key to your decision is...

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Love White it's great,,,,, very easy to see the huge loop of spectra coming under the boat from the guy fishing on the down wind side thinking he has the hot bait, stripping line off his reel like crazy.

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Steve K, The back to back uni to uni. 65% to 70% depending on which spectra mfg is being used and the number of wraps used on each end. 7-8 wraps on each end was pretty good universally. But could not test for all variables as buying 20 different brands of spectra is not practical. 50-60 %...

Tested spectra to spectra joins last year for about a month. Needed some objective facts to determine a strong connection. Basically there is NO 80% or better knot for that S to S join. The only knot that got to the 70% rating was the Bimini to Bimini. Your best solution by a large margin are...

The 850M with the Fathom 12 would be , IMHO, your go to set up for the trip. 20# leader to 30# spectra with a #4 circle hook. Use a 10 ft leader so you can retie 'OFTEN". That is the secret to fishing the 20#. And as above a 40 rig that you can change out leaders , 30# to 50#. And just in...

The diameter of the Premier in 30# is .018 +- .002 The diameter of the Blue Lable in 30# is .020 +- .002 https://seaguar.com/saltwater/fluorocarbon/fluoro-premier That is why the Blue Lable is more consistent , it is thicker thus stronger. The original Premier had on the lable that it was IGFA...

Have tested the FG knot extensively. Below are the important things learned, hope they are beneficial. Disclaimer: Have only tested the FG up to 60# spectra to 60# fluoro and mono. So objective information for the 3 digit lines is not available . But the principals below can reasonably be...

Had mine about 5 years, paid $100. Have never needed to replace the diamond wheel. When sharpening the hook finess is required, very light pressure is needed to make the point razor sharp. Consequently there is little ware on the stone. It takes a few hooks to get the hang of it but the...

Yes hooks are sharp enough out of the bag to catch fish but in reality they can be much sharper. If the hook does not stick to your thumb nail with "NO" pressure it can be sharper. The only stock hook that passed this test is the Trokar and then only about 50% pass the test. Examining the hook...

As above it is doable. An important aspect of jigging for tuna in 2000 ft. of water is knowing exactly how deep your jig is at all times. When the Capt. says the Tuna are right under the boat @ 50 fathoms there can be only one way to "accurately" determine the depth of your jig, and that is a...

To answer your questions the following seems to be a good formula to limit out on the schoolies . #2 or # 4 J or Circle hook. Would start with the #2 and if they get picky drop to the #4. Personally prefer the J but fished like a circle, never set the hook, just reel down to tension. Most of the...

Good suggestions above. Also think your title of "Please don't touch my drag" would work just fine , polite and not threatening. Something to consider when hooked up and you can't focus on your spool because it's spinning so fast form an agitated 50 pounder stripping line. As your spool is...

" But more than my drag setting would be" That seems to be one of the keys to successful crimping regardless of its perfection as the leaders crimped are in the100-300 lbs test class. Have never heard of a crimp failing. Would suggest purchasing an inexpensive 15 kg (150 lbs) or a 300 kg (661...

Have done some very limited testing of crimped connections. And the results are not exactly stellar. The biggest problems are inconsistency and slippage. The inconsistency can be mitigated by adjustable pressure crimpers. But the slippage is another issue. Have found that when loading the...

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It is always a Catch 22. Rig for whats biting and catch footballs or rig for Gladis the Barbarian and maybe get hooked up to a 60 pounder and not catch the 25 pounders.. My best suggestion is to rig up with 20# pink Yozuri fluoro with a # 2 or 4 hook, circle or J. Catch 3 or what ever your...

As above #2 or #4 "J" hooks,,,would not go larger then a 2. If the bite is very hot 25# should be ok but if it's not 15# or 20# Pink Yozuri and re-tie often. After every other fish or if any minute abrasion is detected when checked after every fish. That is the secret to fishing the lighter...

There is a miss understanding here. My comment was "It may seem counter intuitive but it is a fact that a knot tied in mono can be stronger then the line that created it." That was wrong ,,,,my bad. What should have been said is that when testing mono the line can break not the knot. As you...

A re-furb project that came out beautiful. . You took a Miss America covered in mud and gave her a steam bath. Really nice work "J" , something to be proud of. Walt

There are definite variations. The thinner the line the lower the ABS. Not that it is not possible for thinner to be stronger but testing of about 10 different 20# fluorocarbons the rule has always held. Thinner = Lower ABS Walt

Not yet but I want to. Will buy some soon and post up on testing results. Have not found it locally. Will have to Amazon it.

Have measured the lines with a micrometer and all lines were within +/- .0005 of stated diameters. Here is the manufactures verification link for the first 5. http://seaguar.com/saltwater/fluorocarbon.html And below are pics of the spools for the last 4 on the list which I have in my possession.

Here is an older study done by Mark @ Charkbait not current but good for comparison. http://www.tackletrader.com/article/2007/FLuorocarbon1.htm Walt

Just looking at Seaguar their line varies accordingly. Premier .015 Blue Label .016 Seaguar Pink .016 STS Salmon .016 Red Label .016 Gold Label .014 Invizx .016 Tatsu .015 Blackwater .017 So you can see what manufactures do is just alter diameters, maybe change formulation and give it a...

Do a lot of knot and line testing of 20# mono and fluoro. Noticed a significant amount of variation of test data in different manufactured lines. Upon some investigation it became obvious that the line diameters of different brands for 20# test were extremely inconsistent. Seguar Gold Label...

A wealth of slow pitch jigging information here. http://www.anglers-secrets.com/slow-pitch-jigging/ Especially the Video Gallery. Walt

Another very positive recommendation for doing business with Fernando. Have fished with him and have conducted several equipment transactions with him. Always prompt with payment, honest and keeps his word. And would highly suggest booking a trip with him. Drive down to San Carlos or Fly down...

It's the same for all of us. For the die hards its exploring the unknown and conquering the challenge. For the romantic it's the intrigue of the adventure, For the hen pecked its getting away from the "pecker" :D. Or a combination of the above. We all have our goals. For sure it's never that...

These are 3 coil split rings, another choice for consideration, https://www.wolverinetackleinc.com/split-rings Another option is to just use the split ring to attach the jig and use a figure 8 ring to attach the hook. As below. Walt

Having the additional line capacity of a 600 may not necessarily be its desired benefit. When jigging at 700+ ft. depths your spool diameter is reduced by quite a bit. With reduction in diameter your line retrieval per crank gets significantly reduced. eg. An Accurate 500n has a full spool...

Art, I am very curious, if you would please look at you spool of Seaguar 20# that you used and see what the diameter is. Am interested to see if yo have an older spool when the line was thicker, thus stronger. The line diameter is usually on the spool in very fine print. It's notation will...

Please do not get persuaded by the Madison Avenue super hype regarding how great spectra abrasion resistance is. Benny brings up a very important but little known fact. That is,,,, Spectra has next to "Zero" abrasion resistance. Constructed a crude but effective abrasion testing tool. Some120...

Using the small hooks sometimes when you get a hook set in the lip behind the teeth the hook shank is so short the the knot is abraded by the teeth. Have had this happen a couple of times.

30# braid is an optimal choice but knot tying skill is what separates the successful. That knot between the braid and the leader is the most difficult in fishing. The strongest and slimmest join knot is the PR knot. Tied correctly it is a 90-100% knot The FG knot runs a close second. In the...

Valiant BV-500N 15oz 6:1Ratio 300yds/50lb 45″ In per crank 30# Drag Tern TX-500XN 16oz 6:1Ratio 300yds/50lb 45" Per crank 33# Drag If just getting started in the SPJ game here is a comparison of the Valiant and Tern , The Valiant is one of the preferred reels for the task. But the Tern...

The Physics of distance casting. About every 6 months a curious mind wants to know your favorite reel for casting Irons. The results are always the same, an endless list of reels that work well and cast great for the task. For informational purposes the world record casting distance is 939...

Yes,,,, you are correct. It's excessive application of excess epoxy that bulges away from "flat". If left unrotated the excess will drip down to the low side. When the blank is rotated the epoxy forms the bulge. With heavy coats it can be minimized with horizontal brushing. But the best and...

The Chippawa Foliage, It's considered the premier Musky habitat in America. Small children are not allowed in the water. A stuffed and mounted Muskie at a visitors park.

Thanks you sir for the detailed and in depth development process of the new Innovate. You obviously have put a tremendous amount of mental and physical effort into its creation. Walt

OK.... they can be pre ordered now how about pricing. And more specific detail on the benefits of this new design would be helpful. And maybe a pic or two. Preorder for USA only Benny Ortiz Signature Series INNOVATE. Available in: INN-80MH - 8’0” | 100-400g | Med Hvy | Mod Slow INN-78H -...

Outstanding ,,,, very clean,,,, especially for a first build. A little bit of footballing but that is a cosmetic issue easily addressed. Just wait until you catch with that rod it will look even prettier . Walt

The Reel is "SOLD" but thanks for the interest guys. :)

Price dropped to $90.00

Daiwa Saltist 40 HA Mechanical 10 cosmetics 9 6.4:1 gearing 350 yds. 40 lb Sufix 832 Star Drag Level Wind Alan Tani Handle Upgrade Very clean well maintained. https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-sttlw40ha-saltist-levelwind-a-reel.html $105.00

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewtexastacklesplitringpliers.html

Using 20# P-Line the knot use was a Trilene Knot with 7 wraps up and 5 wraps back down. The line broke not the knot.

You might consider Acid Wrapping it, which would eliminate a lot of the spacing issues.

Yes they are a business. The term "Limited Load" is often used as a marketing tool. A trip is advertised as a "LIMITED LOAD" of 18. As the number of open spots is reduced they will not post up the actual number that have sighed up. Then 2 hours before departure the count will look like 15 on a...

Yes , 2 good points. Thanks for mentioning them. Knew that small gap could be a problem, you have got me thinking. Maybe a small drop of Super Glue at that joint would smooth it over. Can not find any 2/0 's that are welded. It's the larger hooks that have that feature. However That issue needs...

As fate would have it have been doing a lot of loop knot testing this week.Have seriously been thinking of switching to a Loop type hook attachment. A knot that is practical and consistent in strength is the Perfection Loop Knot. You do however loose some knot strength using it. My best guess...

Sorry about the problems with the video above It will not open just by clicking it. It has to be downloaded then opened from your down load file. BD will not accept videos because of their size. I need to find a FREE video storage site. If any recommends please forward. Thanks Walt

Have a pair of the Pit Bull Braid Cutters and they are everything the video cracks them up to be. The absolute best I have ever used. They cut braid like butter. Highly recommend them. The secret to these cutters is that the cutting blades are about 3X thicker then normal braid cutters. They...

The FG knot can be tricky. It must be realized that different brands of spectra and leader material can require different combinations of turns. Usually more turns. Especially when using fluoro which has a harder surface then mono, and certain spectras which have coatings making the line extra...

It is most likely that as the line is being pulled with constantly increasing force it stretches which reduces its cross sectional area compromising the lines strength. While within the knot that does not occur. Walt

"Scam" interesting and thoughtful reply. "Found weak spot in line" True.... the entire line on the spool is weaker then the knot. Walt

A true 100% knot is accomplished, when tested the line breaks and not the Knot. It would seem counter intuitive to believe this could be true. However the facts reveal otherwise. Please view the video below. BD will not allow large files so I could not down load it. Sorry about that. I will...

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Matt and Carl, It may seem counter intuitive but it is a fact that a knot tied in mono can be stronger then the line that created it. Have been testing knots since 2004 and can easily demonstrate that a knot can be tied in mono to a hook where the line and not the knot will break under max...

http://www.batsonenterprises.com/Catalogs/2019catalog/mobile/index.html From pg. 202 to pg. 211 the specifications give the OD of all the winding checks. Hope this helps. Walt

The physics of the matter is straight forward, the lighter the reel spool the longer the cast. That is the precise reason Newells have been the gold standard for casting irons the longest distance possible. They have the lightest spools. From my research the Shimano Trinidad is your next best...

Have tested spectra to spectra connections and using a piece of hollow to connect the spectra as suggested by Coweyes post above is your best option. 100% Strong and super slim. Your next strongest choice would be to take a 2 ft section of 100 lb mono and attach the ends of the spectra to both...

Busted...... LOL !

OOOOP's that would do it for sure. As your spool diameter decreases the drag increases in reverse proportion . e.g. if your spool diameter gets cut in half your drag doubles. That is why a lot of attention is required when cranking your drag down after 300 yds of line has been ripped from your...

Great advice above. As you can see personal preference plays a major role in decision making. Here are links to guide spacing sources. http://www.acidrod.com/acidrod_layout.html https://www.mudhole.com/Spacing-Charts-Manuals Not specifically for Acid Wraps but a place to start. Would say a...

For curious minds....... The "Stretch" segment in the link below will be of interest. https://activeanglingnz.com/2016/01/04/the-fluorocarbon-myth/ Walt

How deep will you normally be jigging? And does the 400# indicate the wt. of jigs or the model of the rod. And what style of jigging, slow pitch, speed jigging, etc. / https://jignpop.com/jigging-master-three-kings-special-jigging-rod/

The Seaguar Knot is one of your best join knots for fluror to mono. Quick and strong. Be sure when cinching down that all the lines in both the double line loops are equal. Most of the time one loop will be larger then the adjoining line in the same loop. Adjust so they are equal then cinch. Walt

SouthBayKiller has the answer to your issues. Have tested the Tony Pena Knot many times and that over hand stop knot is what always slips. Have seen some historical instructions by Tony Pena on tying his knot and he always stresses cinching down the overhand knot very tight. That may reduce...

Outstanding tutorial Mr. Rich.

There is no pulling pressure on the tip when hooked up. There is just a twisting force. If it falls off it was that force that loosened it not a pulling force. Take the glue stick adhesive that is normally used for tip attachment and install as per SouthBayKiller in the above post. Just make...

OK ,,, as long as the line broke and not the knot it is the line for sure. Would send it back.

Great addition of the plexiglass !!!

Please don't send the line back yet. Where exactly is the spectra breaking? What knot are your using to attach the spectra to the scale. This is very, very important. As the only way to test the braid is between to bollards as shown in the link below...

Here is an oldie but a real goodie. Well worth your time Walt

Gary, Just now saw the pics of your testing device . From what I can see it will work just fine. Great job. A couple of small suggestions. Would remove about 75% of the nylon strapping from the winch. A smaller diameter at the winch will make cranking much easier. And would run the strap...

Many thanks Dan for posting the above. An excellent article worth everyones attention. Walt

Tying Fluorocarbon to Monofilament . The Two strongest knots I have tested are the 3-4 turn Surgeons Knot and the Seaguar Knot with a very slight advantage to the Seaguar Knot. Would not drop to 30 as 65% of 30 = 19.5 you don't want to go there targeting these local Blue Fin. Personally would...

Regrading the hooks. Personally like the Trokar's. They are easy to find on the WC. The eye is welded and the hook points are ground sharp not chemically sharpened. For these bigger Blue Fin would not go smaller then a 7/0. Unfortunately due to no hook manufacturing standards the hook gap for a...

First report or not it was a great one. Thanks for sharing. We all learn from each others experiences. Doubt your join knot broke as a result of too hard of a strike. There is just too much elasticity in the system. Don't know what knot you are presently using but if I could respectfully...

BlackWater Fluoro,,,,,, the line and the myth. Yes BW fluoro is stronger for its labeled # strength. But there is a obvious reason for that. For any given line rating BW is thicker by about .001 or more. That .001 difference does not sound like it would have much affect on ABS but in fact it is...

Have done some testing of the Gold Label. It is basically an IGFA rated line. Even though the spool label does not say so. It's ABS (absolute breaking strain) is very close to its labeled strength. Tested 20# and the line broke between 18 and 21 lbs. Like all fluoro it does not knot well. Would...

Spectacular catches,,, congrats to the Mdkikkawa Brothers :cheers: A couple of skill catches for sure. Wish I could have been there to witness the victories. Walt

You are right,,,, to look at the rods you would think they were at the best 25 lb sticks. 5' 3" and not super skinny like the slow pitch guys use but not exactly a rail rod. Trying to use the rod to fight the fish would risk turning a 5'3" foot rod into a 2 foot rod. There are many styles of...

Caught a 120 lb BF last year on a vertical jig. Using a 5' 3" jigging rod I made with an acid wrapped Rainshadow RCKJB 503-300 blank 150-300 gram jigs but will handle to 400 gm if required. Got hit at 9pm 290 ft down. Using metered line is a must wether using a vertical fast sinking jig or...

If brands of fluorocarbon were changed or new fluoro was purchased for the trip the new fluor could have a harder surface. In which case the spectra did not cinch down into the leader adequately. Or if using the original fluoro that was tested at home the following is most likely the problem...

OK Ben.... I'll bite,,,,,,, what new rods? Am assuming Temple Reef.

Excellent input Mr. Brett.... The evidence for the prop wash issue makes sense. Did not think of that,,,, but being back 100 + yds does reduces the prop wash effect. Certainly a major benefit in addition to being far from the boat. You have a big advantage on a private boat.You have the...

Just to be generous lets say 30 " average line take up from 750 ' thats 9000" divided by 30" = 300 cranks to get to the top. Add to that scenario a 23lb anything and the words "man up" take on a new meaning. Would view 750' as a spectator sport....:) Outstanding effort Mr. Benny. An adventure...

Agree with Albiebec above regarding distance from the boat. They hit the Yummy Flyer and the Double Trouble because they are 200 yds. from the boat. The real trick trolling for Blue Fin is to get the item trolled back,,,, way back. At least 100 yds. BF are "Usually" extremely boat shy. However...

Here are the facts. Fluorocarbon does indeed stretch and almost as much as mono. It has a slightly different elongation curve but is basically identical. Fluorocarbon fishing line stretch discussion and stretch charts in the article below. And if further confirmation is required just google...

Ok Mr. "J " I can accept a drubbing, being down does not mean I am out. Just wait, next time there is always a next time.:-) You and Kenny did great. PM me on your next trip will see the possibility of going.

The bait is suspended with the heavy leader above the bait. Now why did not I think of that, so simple. Thanks guys for helping the mentally impaired .

Last week on the Aztec guys fishing the bait on 40 or 60 had a hard time getting bit but the balloon rig with the double trouble rigging of 200 lb mono crimped to the hooks got bit like there was no tomorrow. Open to any and all creative thinking on why this is so.

My name is not "Fishbuzzy" but feeling compelled to comment in addition to any of his possible responses. Quote: 1. Thinner for any given diameter Am thinking what you really meant to say is.... 1. Thinner for an given pound test. However would respectfully suggest that statement is not...

Let's objectively separate fact from Madison Avenue. https://activeanglingnz.com/2016/01/04/the-fluorocarbon-myth/ Walt

How fast were you trolling those kite rigged Yummies?

Like Eric says above ,,, you won't have any trouble finding that rod in the rack :) Nice clean work, something different and quite attractive. Did the same thing with my 3 yr old grand daughter, ended up with a purple and silver wrap , got real lucky with those choices it came out quite nice. Walt

The ability to produce 30# of drag is not the main issue here. The real issue is,,,, does the product meet the claims of the manufacture or not. If Accurate had indicated 23 lbs of max drag this thread would never have survived. Have seen exactly 2 posts where anglers actually took objective...

Forget the kit. Not only low quality but it most likely will not have the units required. You need the tube size and the ring size as mentioned above. Remove the broken tip top guides. Clean off the adhesive on the blank and measure the diameter of the blank at the tip and covet into...

The Tern has an optional longer handle available. Can anyone explain the advantage of using a longer handle? Thought at first it was just a cranking torque assist. But there appears to be more to it. Walt

Mr. Ben's review is as unbiased as it gets. He is not going to jeperdise his personal integrity for some fishing gear manufacture. His review mirrors several others I have read. The only aspect that needs additional consideration would be the drag output. The Tern claims 30+ lbs of drag...

Why would you want a 4 cycle that has 180 extra parts to fail when you are 40 miles off shore. Why would you want a 4 cycle that has less torque. Why would you want a 4 cycle that consumes more gas. Plus the 2 cycle smell has been eliminated and the noise level is comparable or less. Evinrude...

Great review, well detailed and objective. The bulbous look has been redesigned. That change was made very quickly. Most dealers still have the original fat boy look. Here is the new redesign. Personally like the reel a lot an excellent value. Walt The new style. The original style.

What is so critical about them being exactly straight that goes away if you decide to acid wrap a rod? :) Also, but for the OP. Black (murdered) is a good choice for several reasons especially if you are holding off on the "art" part till till later. The "football" effect can really...

Sorry ,,, you cannot mag a twin drag reel. The drag apparatus on both sides of the spool prevent the magnets for getting close enough to the rotating spool. See link below for details. http://www.tackletrader.com/article/2004/Walt_Galen.htm Walt

Being that this is your first build here are some unsolicited hints to help avoid the mistakes I made when starting out wrapping. Don't mean to assume that you are not aware of the below It's just that they were the source of my own failures and they may or may not be of help. 1 grind the...

Found another great knot contest - 53 knots tested Updated dec 1st 2018 SCROLL TO TOP of link: https://www.sportfishingmag.com/strongest-fishing-knots-braid-to-leader#page-14 Sport fishing removed this post, you have to subscribe to see it. Sorry for that. Very educational post. Sometimes we...

Some were caught on the bottom and some at 5 or so cranks off the bottom.

Fished the 26th on the New Lo An. Straight down to Colonet to the high spots on a YT hunt. The YT were all decent size 15-25 lbs. All were caught on either the Yo Yo or dropper loop no flylining. Standard technique ,,,,Irons straight down to the bottom and speed crank 3/4 of the way up then back...

http://www.tackletrader.com/article/2004/Walt_Galen.htm My .37 cents worth for your consideration. Walt

Keep seeing decent YT counts for Colonet 1 1/2 day trips but never seen anyone mention the size that are being caught. That would indicate they are nothing to get excited about. Can anyone please provide some details regarding the average size of YT's being caught at Colonet. Thanks much for...

You did it,,, congratulations. That test unit is a beauty it will provide endless hours of intellectual stimulation..... LOL ! The scatter shield, so to speak is an excellent modification that I need to make for my unit. A bit overkill but would not ever recommend testing without some sort of...

The description of the scale does not mention anything about water resistance. However looking at its construction one could surmise that incidental splashing of water would not be an issue. One could seal up the main halves of the scale with some silicon. Personally do not feel the weighing of...

You mean something like this ?? https://www.rayscustomworks.com/single-post/2016/12/09/Braid-Test-Results Walt

Yes, the AWS scale described in the post above has a PEAK HOLD feature which records the weight at failure. Walt

First off would highly recommend to never use a spring scale as they will self destruct from the recoil impact. Learned that the hard way. The HOLD feature on the scale is always on when you activate it. It freezes the highest reading registered on the scale at the exact point of breakage. For...

Used to bow hunt many moons ago back when my "Buck" factor was at a higher level. But have since moved on to a more gentile activity. Fishing. However the reality of going head to head with a not so gentle 100lb BF has be begging for the oxygen tank .:) Before the tester in the picture was...

Like Cubeye says,,,, yes ,,, the AWS scale shown in my post above has a peak hold feature , would not buy a scale without it. Very Very useful. Walt

Excellent choice on the E TEC re power. Why anyone would want to buy a 4 cycle with 200 extra parts to fail when 40 miles off shore always puzzles me. Plus you will have superior performance is all categories. Evinrude E-TEC Sinks Yamaha 4-Stroke - YouTube Evinrude E-TEC G2 150 H.O. vs...

True,,,, but there are so many variables such as material temperature, material composition, pull rate, accuracy of instruments, capture rate of data, angle of pull, how the knot is tied is very important, how fast or slow was the knot cinched down and probably things that haven't been thought...

YES !! Safety glasses are very important. No matter if testing 4lb test always ware them. I have to ware glasses so that important fact got by me. The potential for flying debris can be minimized by using the spring loaded clips that are shown in the pics. Thanks for that reminder . Walt

For those with curious minds here is a short list of what "Information" will be learned from scientific testing of lines and knots. You will now take with a grain of salt all subjective statements regarding what knot or line is the strongest. Such as " I really like the Zoo Lu knot it works...

The scale looks great , it looks like it has a HOLD feature which is almost a must.Will be keen to see how it works. May have to get one myself that way two separate scales will not be needed. As a suggestion: if you remove about 2/3 of the strap from the drum that will reduce the diameter of...

Will start with the mechanical construction. Bill of Materials: 1 pc of plywood aprox 8" W and 48" long at least 3/4" thick mine is 3/4 but wish it was thicker as when you get above 150 lbs the board will start to bow. So for now it gets "C" clamped to the table when testing heavier lines. Be...

Have been testing knots and line since 2004 and have come up with a cheap very accurate testing device see pic below. If you want the details I will give you specifics. Also tips to drastically shorten your learning curve. You are taking the first steps to separate objective facts from...

Be aware, be very aware that the term "Limited Load" usually, but not always, is double speak for ...... "We be limited to the maximum number of bodies we can stuff on the boat" . For example it is common for a boat to advertise on the landing schedule that a 65 footer is offering a...

Some where within the below a possible solution resides. The three most important factors I have found to facilitate consistancy and strenth in a knot are: 1) When lubricating the knot hold it in your mouth for a 10 count, don't just slob it up and start sinching it down. Knots break from the...

This article is a long read but is well worth your time. Found this in 2006 and is still vital information today. The three most important factors I have found to facilitate consistancy and strenth in a knot ar 1) When lubricating the knot hold it in your mouth for a 10 count, don't just slob it...

Your results are ,,,, as you say,,, "lower then expected". First, be advised that the Seguar Premier is an IGFA rated line. Meaning that the line has no over test like standard line. It's ABS must not be more then the labeled strength of the line. Second, fluorocarbons knot strength is...

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The only knot that I know of that is 100% is the PR bobbin knot. Got to have a special bobbin to tie it. Since I really enjoy light tackle fishing I will be mastering this one this winter. Jeff Have seen the PR bobbins selling for up to $85.00. A more sane solution is to purchase a Fly Tying...

Speaking for a lot of eager anglers wanting to educate themselves. This may be unreasonable but. would respectfully request...... could you please video the seminar, and we don't care if it's done with a cell phone and post it up. Walt

Great information Mr. Benny , very beneficial. It confirms my own observations. Have done a lot of line strength testing and knot testing. See the latest testing "Contraption" below. The fishing line industry is a mumble jumble of inconsistency . Have mainly focused on 20lb test as that is the...

Casting distance is directly related to the length of the rod and weight of the reel spool. The lighter the spool the longer the cast. This is pure physics not a subjective opinion. Your 30 is a bait soaking/trolling reel not a casting reel. The recommendation above for the Trinidad 16 or 16N is...

Thanks for that input. A big help in understanding what we are unfamiliar with. You explanation goes a long way to understanding why there is such variance in PE rated line by different manufacturers. The whole fishing line industry is in dire need of standardization. Walt

Sold thanks for the interest

Jigging is very Japanese and mainly orientated towards metrics. Japanese braid is usually given a PE rating which is not even a metric dimension....confusing and ..... not what we are use to. Its quite useless to equate to any reasonable breaking strain specification. So made a chart that is a...

There is a soft solder and a hard solder. Wether the solder will adhere to the plating on the split ring I do not know. If it does it would be better then nothing. But.....Agreed that the butt ring is the preferred choice.

Great idea. Preventing the split ring from "splitting open" or "unwinding" greatly strengthens it.

Braze the split ring.... problem solved.

Never heard of that problem with an E Tec.

Nice clean work, great job. Like the Acid Wrap. BTW what bland # did you use? Have built many of the RCKJB 503-300 with good success. Walt

A very important step it tying the FG knot is outlined in the attached link. It's done by the same guy that did the video in Tony's post at the start of this thread. Tied correctly the FG knot is an excellent choice. https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/fg-knot-mistake/

It most likely is either a broken piston ring a suggested by Armabob above or worn out valve guides. But that kind of excessive oil usage would generate a lot of smoke which you have none. My first step would be to get a compression test report. That will give a good indication of the condition...

As a point of interest that most are not aware of,,,, Segura Premier is an IGFA rated line, it's printed on the spool lable in fine print. Which means that it has no over test as normal fluoro does. Usually 25-30% over test. It is also a couple of thousandths thinner then normal fluoro of...

IZOR used to be made in Taiwan but they have shifted manufacturing to CHINA . Look closely at any newly purchased spool. Previously used nothing but the XXX copolymer however due to recent failures of the Chinese made line I am also looking for a substitute. IF you still have a bulk spool of...

Outstanding Report. Question: Does the Yankee have a Refrigerated Salt Water Hold for caught fish? If not what cool down method is used to preserve caught fish?

Am very specific jigging out of So. Cal and San Carlos Mexico. Mainly with 180 gm Knife Jigs and Turkey Sliders. Using a modified speed jigging style. More of a med speed which has produced good success. Below is a bit of a different take on rigging and a split ring modification you may find...

4 stroke manufactures have done a superb job marketing their product. De bunking 2 strokes at every possible turn. How ever the objective facts prove that modern 2 strokes are superior in all categories, that includes fuel economy, quiet operation, usable torque, pollution and top speed...

I posted above regarding using a pc. of mono and attach the spectra to each end of the mono. However Mr. Cubeye's post suggesting using hollow to solid splicing connection is probably the very best method for connecting two pcs. of Spectra. Yes is is more work and it will take some time...

Agreed..... However be advised that it is important to pay attention to the diameter of the line. It is usually imprinted on the spool lable. Harbor freight sells some cheap micrometers, 0-1 in. that work great for line diameter measurement if it's not printed on the lable. Some 15 lb test is...

Seal skinner just posted a little known successful kelp fishing technique. Two of the largest fish I have ever caught , a 64 lb Dorado and a 252 lb Blue Marlin were caught approximately 120 yds from a kelp patty trolling in a large circle around it. Cabo San Lucas The larger units are almost...

After testing every known connection for joining 2 pcs of braid have found only one method that will get you above 80% of ABS of the braid. Take a 2 ft. pc of mono equal to the heaviest spectra and attach each spectra to the ends of the mono. Use a FG or PR knot.This conclusion is not my...

Thanks, :notworthy ,,,,,pay attention everyone.....that is valuable information.

Modern day reel mfgs. are no dummies. They know exactly how much load their reel designs will safely handle. They are sure to under rate models so there will not be an issue with durability. If its rated for it fish it. The last thing any reel mfg. wants is a failure at rates specifications...

Any idea approximately how deep the flat fall was when it got picked up ?? And a big congrats, you are one tuff Cookie :)

Read every one of the above , thanks to all for the honest thoughtful advice. Never been on any trip longer then a 2 day'er. But would like to offer a suggestion that has not been mentioned above and applies to any type or length of fishing trip. . It has been said that dog can smell 50 X...

Hopefully next time :)

Mr. Benny , Is your seminar available on line ??

OK ,,, so did any one bother to ask Mr. Rose what was he doing different???

Am also very keen to see an on line video of your presentation. It would be extremely helpful for those of us interested in solid slow pitch jigging information. Accurate sure was quick to change the external configuration of the TERN the original looked like a tennis ball with a handle...

Neither can the fish. :-)

Mooring: Here is a suggestion you may want to try. Position your boat in water depth as close to shore as the tide will permit. Take your anchor which has had a pulley attached, thread anchor rope through the pulley and attach it to the eye bolt at the front of the bow. The other end needs...

Another option: Purchase some rod wrapping epoxy ....http://www.acidrod.com ( any brand works fine) and mix with the "Day Glow" powder color of choice. https://readysetglo.com Do not skimp on the amount of powder used to mix with the epoxy. Hang lure from a pc. of line, apply epoxy/powder...

Great video, thanks for posting it. But not all of us can hunt for "Big Birtha".... and must be content with 50 lb Blue Fin . In which case the attached can be highly recommended. A bit pricy but it does an excellent job. If your hook does not stick into your finger nail with "No" pressure it...

Was it on CNN ?

Harder yes, tougher no. Hit each with a hammer and observer which one shatters There is almost zero elasticity in ceramics.

Yamaha has done a superb marketing job trying to debunk 2 cycles. Here is some objective information that shows which is actually superior. Hit the watchh on VIMEO tab. technologies are being further developed.

Here are a few critical elements to maximizing casting distance for very light baits. 1. longer rod 8-9 ft preferable 9 ft. 2. No fast or extra fast action blanks, medium or medium fast . The Faster blanks will whip the bait off the hook. 3. Stay away from the high end reels with the heavier...

You can do it for sure but I am with FAT CAT. Your learning curve will be steep and fast. Getting some experience on something less critical will help tremendously. You can always consult this board with concerns. Lots of very talented builders willing to help on this sight. Walt

Ceramics have a very nich application. Mainly the smaller bait casters like Curados. Industrially they are used in small very high speed rotating machines. You never see them in heavy duty industrial rotating devices. The advantage is that the rotating balls in the bearings are lighter which...

The purpose of using the Rizzuto is not to make the knot stronger but to keep the end of the FG wraps from unraveling. It is much more secure then a series of half hitches. If the FG knot is cinched down properly there is absolutely no need to mushroom the end of the leader. That mushrooming...

Great thread lots to learn here.

Mr. Benny, Any insight on why what appear to be Micro Guides are used on the slow pitch rods. Is there any logical objective reason for this? Walt

You are right ,,,My math was off.... of the 16 pics that were viewed on FB 12 were hooked with the top hooks and 2 with the bottom hooks and 2 undetermined . That is 83% hooked with the top hooks. Realize that is a limited sampling so my assumptions are probably incorrect.

Mr. Benny, Noticing that you normally use 4 hooks, 2 on top, 2 on bottom of the jig, but 98% of the fish photographed were hooked with only the top hooks. Considering this do you feel the bottom hooks are necessary? Or is it an action consideration, maybe to balance the jig out on the fall.? Walt

Have viewed that video before but since have viewed it several more times on your recommend . One thing that has opened my eyes is how important the rod is. It is imperative that upper portion have excellent rebound recovery characteristics for the wt. of jig used. If a blank is not responsive...

Benny, Thanks much for your well thought out comments on various aspects of jigging. It is of tremendous help for those of us who desire to improve our angling skills. It is extremely difficult to find information that is devoid of self interest. While many want to focus on equipment it is only...

Yes, good success on the yellow tail and have had limited success on the Blue Fin. Does Temple Reef create units that are suitable for speed jigging? If not , any recommendations. TX, Walt

Ok Benny, what about speed jigging which seems to be ignored. Have had good success speed jigging. When I slow down only the smaller rockies bite. Its only when I speed up that larger fish get interested. Your comments on speed jigging please. Walt

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Yamaha has done an excellent marketing job promoting their outboards and by all standards are a premium choice. But the hard facts remain that a 2 cycle is more efficient and more reliable then a 4 cycle. Why burden yourself with an extra 130 extra moving parts that can fail when 30 miles off...

The attached is a good instruct for the Rizzutto Finish. It is nothing but a uni that is unwound backwards. The Rizzutto starts at 1:40. The asian guy with the british accent is entertaining in itself but the kid is pretty sharp and knows his stuff. Another important part of his video is the...

Ran the test using 120 grit sand paper wrapped around a wood dowel which was chucked up in my rod wrapper with the motor set up for drying which turned the dowel once every 7 seconds. Attached the line to a bracket that was fixed and attached a 10 lb wt the the other end so the results could be...

My own testing has confirmed the results found in the attached link below. https://www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/fluorocarbon-leader-abrasion-test-vs-mono/ Walt

That's a really good question but popper strikes are basically reaction strikes and color is not really critical. Although personally like the green gold/yellos or blue patterns. The bottoms are all basically white and the lure is violently jerked across the surface just rasing cane. But can...

Great Thread:urno1: Wow guys !!! I am salivating just reading the above . Makes me want to get off my duff and catch some fresh YFT. Special thanks for all the suggestions above. Could go crazy trying each of them. Walt

Have both the 12 and the 15. This is a great deal. The reel has a mag cast control that all but eliminates professional overruns, making it one of the best for casting bait and smaller lures like jigs and mega baits. Perfect for Yellow Tails. Bolt it on an 8 ft Med Action, 15-25lb stick for...

Nice color, blends in with the ocean making it much harder for the lazy crazies to home in on you when you have found the fish. Congrats she's a beauty. Walt

What brand spectra? Did you buy it off E-Bay? There is a lot of junk knock off spectra being sold on line, especially Power Pro. Can almost guarantee that you have bad spectra. To verify,,,buy some locally and retie the FG. Can highly recommend Sufix 832. Or bum about 5 yards off a sympathtic...

You have a versatile first class set up . Depending on your knot tying skills. 30# spectra to 12/20# fluoro. Good for all Yellow Tail and Tuna under 40'#. Know this sounds too light but if your goal is "Sport Fishing" you will be forced to acquire an "A" game to be successful. If it's meat for...

Thanks Don, The best video yet on the FG Rizzutto finish. Going to Bookmark that one. Walt

Mr. Dan, Great war story. One for the grand kids for sure. Question.... did you fish the flat fall vertically or did you cast it out and let it fall? And best guess as to how deep the FF was when lightning struck? Thanks Walt

View the 3rd post on pg. 1 by nefarious235 Dan Watch until the end he shows how to do it. Walt

BE sure to study the attached link below,,,, very very important. Would highly recommend cinching tools to pull this knot tight. It's difficult to apply adequate pulling pressure with your bare hands. Also the 6 wrap Rizzutto finish does not need glue but it does not hurt.

Have done a lot of knot testing, since 2004 and if I could say one thing regarding a spectra to mono/fluoro join knot is to treat the uni to uni like the plague that it is. It is one of the worst join knots available. A lot of guys use it with success only because they are using line weights...

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Here is a suggestions from the mentally ill. Has any one considered just getting in the water with a mask and SEE the reality of what is actually going on in one of those boils. Those Blue Fin are not just having a Ho Down they have gone bezerk on a specific prey item which is difficult to...

Just tied this PR knot, 50 Spectra to 40 mono. This will go through your guides without a hitch. Long leaders ,,,,, no problem. Prefer a long leader around 20 + ft. . This has three distinct advantages. Can get several hook reties without having to attach a new leader. It acts like a shock...

Well thought out strategy. I like it. That technique can also be applied to the smaller grade 80-150 class units. Just scale it down. Also will start adding a 30 yd. mono top shot to supply some cushioning effect. And thanks for the long reply, length means detail, the information required. Walt

``` Have been thinking about doing he same thing.... Getting a little aggravated with loosing fish at the gaff. Questions? Please describe "light" in pounds of drag related to line strength in lbs. And how much time (aprox.) on average does it add to the fish coming to the gaff? Thanks Walt

PE ratings are for line diameter not breaking strength. This makes converting to our standards confusing. To assist in unraveling the PE backlash did some research for a more definitive method for obtaining a relatively accurate estimate of PE rated breaking strains. Below are two charts one to...

Hope that your question has been understood and the answer below helps. Flat Fall or any free falling jig fishing requires attentive angler participation. No kicking back like relaxed dropper loop fishing. For controlling the line on the drop very light thumb control or no thumb control if...

Most of the pick ups on the Flat Fall occur on the drop. Applying tension on the way down kills the action the jig was meant for. If you need to get to the bottom fast then sure apply tension but if fishing in 2000 feet of open water for the elusive BF would respectfully recommend a free fall...

Have done several tests checking the drag with the line through the guides and just off the reel. And Yes it does make a difference but just a little. The friction from the guides on the line under load will add a pound or two. As a thought to keep in mind, reel drag increases as line is...

If I may respectfully suggest: Ck the hooks. IF they do not stick into your thumb nail without any pressure they probably need sharpening. Walt

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Yes they are too expensive( cheaper ones available ) , ,, that was part of the intended humor.... . But..... there is some truth to the outragious $$$$ equipment suggestion. Hope the attached is beneficial ...