how to fill new reels

[Shortbite]

I'd fill both reels with 65pds spectra, tell Joey u wants the white Izor !
Don't mess with mono backing ,get spectra all the way from the bottom of the spool! I know it will cost little more right now, but It's going to last a very long time without having to replace the mono
For the yo yo rig, get 40 pds fluor and for live bait, 25 pds fluor. (topshots)
If you plan on casting surface irons, i'd get another rig full of 40 pds mono!

[lamb]

Ref, I 2nd that, show off!!! lol

Back on the subject:

Forget about Dave's old, faded pics...

I hear YT models, thick as a beer bottle (BTW, Negro Modelo is much better than it light watery bro), of a size that would rock the WCW Yellowtail JP list, can be caught in La Jolla these days on 30# spectra all the way down to the 3 way swivel with 4 ft of 30# floro leader and #2 hook with a sardine hanging on it... lol



If it can be done from a skiff, you ought to be able to do it from a kayak too...

C'mon WCW!

[Iceman]

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[ratdog]

Where can I find a proper knot demo for tieing flouro to spectra?

[lamb]

Originally Posted by ratdog

Where can I find a proper knot demo for tieing flouro to spectra?

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.php?page=knots

Uni to uni is popular...

or just use a swivel, like other people who don't know the knot science. I always use a swivel.

[mars]

Originally Posted by lamb

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.php?page=knots

Uni to uni is popular...

or just use a swivel, like other people who don't know the knot science. I always use a swivel.

So Adi, do you use mono backing to swivel to braid to swivel to leader line?

[dgax65]

Originally Posted by mars

So Adi, do you use mono backing to swivel to braid to swivel to leader line?

I would join the spectra to mono backing with an Albright or Uni-to-Uni. You probably aren't going to get spooled down that deep fighting anything from a kayak. Tie it once and you won't see that knot again until it's time to clean the Spectra.
An Albright or Uni-to-Uni is a good choice for joining the Spectra to a mono top-shot. For this application, where the knot will pass through the guides more often, a small diameter knot with short tags is important. I prefer using the Albright because of the smaller diameter. You can also put a dab of glue on the tag ends to enable them to pass through the guides more easily.
Using a swivel or a ring is a viable option when joining Spectra to a fluorocarbon or heavy mono leader. I often use an Owner #4 solid SS ring or a 130# Spro swivel between the Spectra and the leader. It's easier to use a swivel than trying to tie an Albright when on the water. The swivel/ring method also allows you to quickly change out pre-made leaders and rigs.

[lamb]

Originally Posted by mars

So Adi, do you use mono backing to swivel to braid to swivel to leader line?

oops, sorry - I was referring to connecting braid to to the floro leader. I always use the swivel. And that's because I can't tie Unis, Albrights, all that complicated stuff...

Joey and the gang at Squidco tie mono backing and spectra. That's about once a year deal, when I'm putting the new braid.

[mars]

Originally Posted by ratdog

Where can I find a proper knot demo for tieing flouro to spectra?

Yeah - what John said. Is the consensus Uni to Uni? I've never had much faith in my Uni to Uni, though I have yet to put it to the test.

[dgax65]

Originally Posted by ratdog

Where can I find a proper knot demo for tying flouro to spectra?

I've had great success using an Albright Knot for joining spectra to mono or fluorocarbon line. When joining Spectra (30/50/65) to a larger line (30/40/50 fluorocarbon) I always use a minimum of 15 to 20 turns of the Spectra.

Lots of people also use a uni-to-uni for joining spectra to mono/fluorocarbon.

With either method it is important to tie the knot carefully and make sure that the turns lay smoothly. An Albright, if tied correctly, is a very small diameter knot.

[wavster]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Power Pro just made things easier with their new packaging. We just ordered a bunch for all the OEX stores.......now where is the "shameless plug" emoticon

http://www.powerpro.com/press/news/d...ESS_NEWS_ID=29

What's the cost differential with the new packaging compared to just a spool?

Has there been an increase in price?