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Post by missasip on Apr 19, 2013 16:07:49 GMT -7
Anyone want to take the time and explain the idea or methodology behind the differnet color lines and leaders? I am happy that I now know what a leader is:) Sorry should have answered your question. Simplt put, blending in with the water colume and make the line invisable to the fishes... I've never had a "favorite color". Jimmy |
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Post by USCGME2 on Apr 19, 2013 17:07:59 GMT -7
+1 Jimmy. Fishing is a relatively simple matter complicated by oodles of gimicky products. I have been "caught" by more fishing toys than I care to admit!
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Post by cajunlady87 on Apr 19, 2013 17:21:12 GMT -7
Tried it, hate it, Hate It, HATE IT~! WC I totally agree about spiderwire. Heard so much great reviews about it on that other forum and broke down and bought some. Each time I hooked a fish it popped my line. I don't remember how many times between my sister and I but it was quite a few times. Never, ever again. One more thing, for something supposedly so strong, I was breaking it with my hands. If I remember correctly it was 10 lb test. |
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Post by offtrail on Apr 19, 2013 19:07:22 GMT -7
Different colored lines work in different colored water. But that's not all, some line is marked so you can tell how deep your fishing. Mostly used when trolling. Also there is a high visibility line that works great when using plastic worms. This way you can watch the line for any movement that a fish has picked up your worm. For the most part use a line that is invisible to the fish. I do agree that most tackle and gear is made to catch the fisherman. Cover the basics Top water, middle water, and the bottom half of the lake. Now learn the habits of the fish you want to catch. And the most important part, go fishing ;D. We have some knowledgeable fisherman and fisherwoman  here so if you have a question just ask. Here is a tip, each species has a comfort zone, learn what they are. |
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Post by offtrail on Apr 19, 2013 19:20:51 GMT -7
I need to speak up for spiderwire, even tho I don't use it. It is some strong stuff for sure. But you must know how to treat this kind of line. Some knots will cut into the line while other knots work great. That's about all I can tell you about spiderwire for I am a mono man ;D ;D ;D
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Post by USCGME2 on Apr 19, 2013 20:13:17 GMT -7
Tried it, hate it, Hate It, HATE IT~! WC I totally agree about spiderwire. Heard so much great reviews about it on that other forum and broke down and bought some. Each time I hooked a fish it popped my line. I don't remember how many times between my sister and I but it was quite a few times. Never, ever again. One more thing, for something supposedly so strong, I was breaking it with my hands. If I remember correctly it was 10 lb test. Not sure what knots you had going on CL but, your standard fishing knot (clinch) will fail every time. Gotta use a palomar knot or variations on the Trilene knot. Always possible you got a bad run of it though. Couple of things...it does not cut well with nippers. Inuse a pair of Fiskar sissors on my Gerber tool or use my very sharp knife. YOU CANT CUT IT WITH YOUR TEETH LIKE LIGHTER GAGE MONO! Also, since it is thinner diameter and much stronger it can cut you if you try to pull on it to break the line for a snag. Get a stick or handle to wrap it around and then pull. Last but not least - ALWAYS PICK UP YOUR LINE NO MATTER WHAT TYPE YOU USE! The ducks and other critters dont deserve death by strangulation. This is a pet peve of mine. I always clean up line I find in the outdoors I can reach. |
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Post by offtrail on Apr 19, 2013 21:13:16 GMT -7
I totally agree about spiderwire. Heard so much great reviews about it on that other forum and broke down and bought some. Each time I hooked a fish it popped my line. I don't remember how many times between my sister and I but it was quite a few times. Never, ever again. One more thing, for something supposedly so strong, I was breaking it with my hands. If I remember correctly it was 10 lb test. Not sure what knots you had going on CL but, your standard fishing knot (clinch) will fail every time. Gotta use a palomar knot or variations on the Trilene knot. Always possible you got a bad run of it though. Couple of things...it does not cut well with nippers. Inuse a pair of Fiskar sissors on my Gerber tool or use my very sharp knife. YOU CANT CUT IT WITH YOUR TEETH LIKE LIGHTER GAGE MONO! Also, since it is thinner diameter and much stronger it can cut you if you try to pull on it to break the line for a snag. Get a stick or handle to wrap it around and then pull. Last but not least - ALWAYS PICK UP YOUR LINE NO MATTER WHAT TYPE YOU USE! The ducks and other critters dont deserve death by strangulation. This is a pet peve of mine. I always clean up line I find in the outdoors I can reach. I like the way you think, I to clean up discarded fishing line all the time. Some people are just slobs and I wished they would get tangled up in there own line and spend the night like that. |
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Post by angelhelp on Apr 20, 2013 6:44:35 GMT -7
You can cut line with your teeth? I'm impressed. ) For those of you who think that's normal and/or easy, well -- it's neither for me.
+1 on cleaning up the old fishing line. I once used my critter-whispering skills to catch a goose whose foot had become entangled and was now gangrenous. The goose's spouse was present and concerned for the mate (I never did figure out who was male and who was female). The local mall's gendarmes were highly upset that I was able to get close to the geese without food, so I pointed out the injury and told them it was now their job to deal with it. They backed off, I was able to involve a local rehabber, and the goose was treated and released.
Not only do I find myself cleaning up fishing line, but there are treble hooks hanging off all sorts of artificial baits here. I think these idiots must think they're going to catch something cat-sized! In the trees around the ponds, one can always find "evidence" of past fishing attempts.
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Post by offtrail on Apr 20, 2013 7:14:30 GMT -7
I once rescued a duck that was hanging by the neck from a lure that was stuck in a bush. It was winter time and that water sure was cold but I couldn't leave that duck hanging like that. So I waded across the creek grabbed the duck by the neck and released it. After that we were both happy campers  It's a shame what some so called fisherman will leave behind. They can pack all this unnecessary garbage to the bank just to go fishing. Then at the end of the day it's like they got no strength and leave there trash behind. We all lose a lure in a tree or bush now and then, not much you can do about that. But if you pack it in please pack it out. |
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Post by offtrail on Apr 20, 2013 7:25:05 GMT -7
+1 Jimmy. Fishing is a relatively simple matter complicated by oodles of gimicky products. I have been "caught" by more fishing toys than I care to admit! I'm happy to say that i don't play that game. I don't use plugs and that is a major money maker for lure manufacturers. I buy just the basics lures, spinner baits, buzz baits and plastic baits that's just about it. Most importantly is knowing where and how to use the lures that you do buy. |
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Post by USCGME2 on Apr 20, 2013 19:14:25 GMT -7
With the exception of fishing line OT, we actually seem to have very similar tastes. I too only keep about 1% of the bass I catch and that is usually because I killed it by accident with a foul hook to the gill or let it swallow the hook. I rarely let that happen but, when I do I always feel bad and have kick rocks for a minute.  |
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Post by offtrail on Apr 20, 2013 20:39:18 GMT -7
With the exception of fishing line OT, we actually seem to have very similar tastes. I too only keep about 1% of the bass I catch and that is usually because I killed it by accident with a foul hook to the gill or let it swallow the hook. I rarely let that happen but, when I do I always feel bad and have kick rocks for a minute. If I were to fish with an experienced fisherman that used spiderwire then I might make the change. Seeing is believing and being able to compare the two side by side would be great. For the most part mono works good for me until i flip a plastic worm into heavy cover, I've lost some big bass that way. I hate to lose a bass and like you will do all I can to save it. If you fish long enough and use live bait your going to kill some fish. one reason I will not use treble hooks, they tear up the fish to much. That is a personal choice and why I don't use plugs and seldom use in line spinner baits. If I do use in line spinner baits I snip off one of the hooks this way it makes it kind of weedless and much easier to release a fish. I was going to go fishing this weekend but a cold front came through and we had a little snow on the ground  ...that's Ohio for you |
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Post by garret on Apr 20, 2013 20:59:53 GMT -7
I can tell you why that happens. The wind holds up and slows down your lure while your fishing line continues to roll off the spool, thus the birds nest. You can try a heaver lure or bait but when casting into a strong wind there is always the potential for the birds nest. yep thats exactly what happens with braid but never with mono (well ok never say never but a darn sight less than braid) |
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Post by offtrail on Apr 20, 2013 22:06:56 GMT -7
I can tell you why that happens. The wind holds up and slows down your lure while your fishing line continues to roll off the spool, thus the birds nest. You can try a heaver lure or bait but when casting into a strong wind there is always the potential for the birds nest. yep thats exactly what happens with braid but never with mono (well ok never say never but a darn sight less than braid) Yes it does happen with mono especially if you have to much line on your spool and casting light weight lures. Not that this ever happens to me. That's my story and I'm sticking to it ;D |
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Post by garret on Apr 21, 2013 22:27:14 GMT -7
one use i do have for braid though is as sewing thread, it is much much stronger than any cotton thread i can find and it works like a charm, you just have to put up with the lack of colour choice though, i use a dark olive green braid and it doesnt realy stick out that much (well thats what i tell myself lol)
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here so if you have a question just ask. Here is a tip, each species has a comfort zone, learn what they are.
...that's Ohio for you 
