Braid Education 101 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 01-20-2012, 03:09 PM

Ever single fish that I've caught was landed on 50# or 65# braid with a top shop of 30# mono or 30# floro.

GregAndrew · 01-20-2012, 03:44 PM

65# braid is better for direct connections to Mono/Fluro cause the smaller diameter braids will more easily cut into the leader.

catchnfish · 01-20-2012, 03:58 PM

use a weak knot on your weights

Devildawgjj · 01-20-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by catchnfish

use a weak knot on your weights

I don't know any.....

IB Fish"N" · 01-21-2012, 04:32 PM

I use 65lb braid with a 25 to 30lb floro leader. It is also a must for the kelp runners.

RK · 01-22-2012, 01:33 PM

65 lb green spectra........
it gets expensive so maybe running that mono backing isnt a bad call on the wallet. you dont need much line from a kayak to get the job done.

65 pound to either 30 pound fluoro or 40 depending on what time of the year, vis, target species and depth fishing. On really clear days even 20 or 25.

I really like the seaguar premier as I think it has a teeny tiny bit of stretch.

If your fishing a lot your gonna burn through that shit like its going out of style and its really expensive after a while, so shop around cause at shops like charkbait that occasionally has the original on sale and with you 10% bwe discount it saves you a couple bucks it all adds up.

I also like using those really small but strong swivels as my connection, the 75-100lb black ones.

big fish with teeth can still chew straight through the 40 pound so depending on what your targeting, time of day etc maybe even bumping up to a heavier fluoro isnt a bad call.

Fish on mono are fun but in structured areas keep you on eggshells the whole time, fish on spectra dont stand much of a chance..... But with the spectras zero stretch you need a softer tipped rod to absord headshakes etc.

I picked up one of those seagates too, I still think im digging the saltists though.

Disclaimer:
I dont catch fish I dont know shit but i hope this helps.

Fiskadoro · 01-20-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Ever single fish that I've caught was landed on 50# or 65# braid with a top shop of 30# mono or 30# floro.

I actually fish mostly 20# and 30# braid. 20# is fantastic for halibut because it's so thin you can actually use far less weight and still stay on the bottom. I've caught more fish including yellows on 20# power pro with 15# and 20# fluro topshots, then with any other spectra combination.

For splicing to the topshot I use a Tony Pena knot. Easy to tie and works great and I've never had any problems with the spectra cutting into the leader or topshot.

I mean it's not all I use. I've got rigs with 130# and 200# spectra on them, and I once got a 90# Yellowfin on 65# spectra with a 50# fluoro topshot. That said locally I mostly fish 40# and under, and unless there's big fish around I'm usually fishing 20# and 30# spectra.

Jim

Billy V · 01-23-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Day

For splicing to the topshot I use a Tony Pena knot. Easy to tie and works great and I've never had any problems with the spectra cutting into the leader or topshot.

Thats a great knot, and I use it on most of my connections Spectra to Fluro.

Sometimes I use a twisted leader knot to do the same connection while fishing in the dark - it looks like a mess while your tying it, but once you cinch it down it cleans up and is very strong.
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Devildawgjj · 01-25-2012, 02:51 PM

Update: I spooled my reel with 300yrds of 65# spectra, with 200 yrds of 85# Dracon backing.

I tried the tony pena knot with 20# mono, but couldn't keep the connection. The mono kept sliping out of the braid. So after a few more assiduous attempts, I gave up and tried the modified albriet.

I must say, it's easier for my meat skinners to tie. It's just a couple of loops.....Just to test my connection, I tied the spectra end to my fish scale with a San Diego jam knot and then pulled on the mono end with a glove. (I know, not very scientific, but a heuristic one). And let's just say that the line snaped before my jam knot and the albriet (wich is more of a concern of course) at 27lbs -/+ .5oz.

I would like to see how my 30 and 40# floro do....

Coastalobsession · 01-27-2012, 01:51 PM

Go with 50lb test and a 40lb shock leader. I use FINS braid and have found it to be one of if not the best braid on the market. IMO thier customer service also rocks!

01-20-2012, 03:09 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Ever single fish that I've caught was landed on 50# or 65# braid with a top shop of 30# mono or 30# floro. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

01-20-2012, 03:44 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	65# braid is better for direct connections to Mono/Fluro cause the smaller diameter braids will more easily cut into the leader.

01-20-2012, 03:58 PM	#3
catchnfish Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victorville, Ca Posts: 83	use a weak knot on your weights

01-21-2012, 04:32 PM	#5
IB Fish"N" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 49	I use 65lb braid with a 25 to 30lb floro leader. It is also a must for the kelp runners.

01-22-2012, 01:33 PM	#6
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	65 lb green spectra........ it gets expensive so maybe running that mono backing isnt a bad call on the wallet. you dont need much line from a kayak to get the job done. 65 pound to either 30 pound fluoro or 40 depending on what time of the year, vis, target species and depth fishing. On really clear days even 20 or 25. I really like the seaguar premier as I think it has a teeny tiny bit of stretch. If your fishing a lot your gonna burn through that shit like its going out of style and its really expensive after a while, so shop around cause at shops like charkbait that occasionally has the original on sale and with you 10% bwe discount it saves you a couple bucks it all adds up. I also like using those really small but strong swivels as my connection, the 75-100lb black ones. big fish with teeth can still chew straight through the 40 pound so depending on what your targeting, time of day etc maybe even bumping up to a heavier fluoro isnt a bad call. Fish on mono are fun but in structured areas keep you on eggshells the whole time, fish on spectra dont stand much of a chance..... But with the spectras zero stretch you need a softer tipped rod to absord headshakes etc. I picked up one of those seagates too, I still think im digging the saltists though. Disclaimer: I dont catch fish I dont know shit but i hope this helps.

01-25-2012, 02:51 PM	#9
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	Update: I spooled my reel with 300yrds of 65# spectra, with 200 yrds of 85# Dracon backing. I tried the tony pena knot with 20# mono, but couldn't keep the connection. The mono kept sliping out of the braid. So after a few more assiduous attempts, I gave up and tried the modified albriet. I must say, it's easier for my meat skinners to tie. It's just a couple of loops.....Just to test my connection, I tied the spectra end to my fish scale with a San Diego jam knot and then pulled on the mono end with a glove. (I know, not very scientific, but a heuristic one). And let's just say that the line snaped before my jam knot and the albriet (wich is more of a concern of course) at 27lbs -/+ .5oz. I would like to see how my 30 and 40# floro do....

01-27-2012, 01:51 PM	#10
Coastalobsession Junior Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Go with 50lb test and a 40lb shock leader. I use FINS braid and have found it to be one of if not the best braid on the market. IMO thier customer service also rocks!