Carolina rig (sliding egg sinker) & Spectra ??
 

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for fishing a sliding egg sinker with spectra, I use #65 and #80 powerpro but the egg sinkers always fray the spectra at the barrel swivel. I have tried using small round files and a mag glass to try and clear out any burrs on the sinkers but I still have the fraying problem. Other than retieing religiously or using mono is there anything else I can do to prevent the fraying?

Try using plastic bead(s) above the barrel swivel.....

I use a flourescent bead, works great.

Try a drop of Krazy Glue on the knot.

I use either a glass bead pulled tight against the swivel with the spectra knot pulled into the bead to protect it or a Carolina keeper slipped just above the knot.

cool, thanks guys....and to think, i was gonna try to make a necklace with all those cool beads at squidco :D

:iagree: w the carolina keeper. A little more versatile than a bead....

There is a type of egg sinker that has a slit in the side and a plastic insert that you twist to lock in the sinker on the line. This makes it easy to add and remove sinkers without retying hooks.

I bet the plastic piece has a similar effect as the beads in terms of protecting the line.

Bob

....and retie every couple of bait changes.

Hey J mo,

Is that 2 separate rigs in that picture, or are you putting that egg sinker between the hook and the hoochie?

Just curious,

Willy

This is what I like to use instead of an egg sinker. It slides great and never damages the spectra or knot. I like being able to easily remove the sinker when I want to fish the surface, need to change to a heavier sinker, or when I am done fishing there is no sinker banging against my rod while driving.

I found these at Squidco. Not sure who else might have them.

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I found the slider connectors cioppino is referring to at Sport Chalet also. Their versatility is great; it is nice to be able to take the sinkers off going in and out of the surf and in the car, for fly-lining, changing weights, etc.

I use the sliders also but add a red bead at the knot.

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Jmo - same question....that's one crazy looking setup.....what have you caught with that setup? Thanks for helping out a noob....:you_rock:

Gregg, I caught your MOMMA on a slow troll:the_finger:......

Just an illustration of the carolina keepers versatility; and by the way the hoochie is an effective lure, just ask, well, your momma:biggrinjester:

See ya this weekend yadoosh!

So what you're sayin' is that you haven't used that setup? Makes your post that much more intriguing.....thanks for nothing....

ps- ill go easy on her

:doh:
Save your gas and time, you both know there are NO FISH IN LJ!!! :D