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« Reply #20 on: March 28, 2008, 01:00:11 PM » |
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What breaking strain line do you guys use? I've been scaling down to about 10lb when using lighter lures such as the Chug Bug and the like for that bit of extra distance.
Thats weaker than what I use for fly leader on the rivers!
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« Reply #21 on: March 28, 2008, 01:06:51 PM » |
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Have ago with braid iain ....its much better imo....
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« Reply #22 on: March 28, 2008, 01:08:03 PM » |
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I use 30lb braid with a small 30" 15lb-20lb mono trace (braid would get caught on the front treble during the cast).
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« Reply #23 on: March 28, 2008, 01:09:48 PM » |
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Have ago with braid iain ....its much better imo....
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« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2008, 01:13:58 PM » |
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Yeah it is like , but you can upgrade to a stronger breaking strain because of the lower diameter , which in turn means loosing no line if ure unlucky enough to hit a snag , and it lasts alot longer..........have a trawl through e bay or summit , you should pick summit up like power pro in 300 yds for 20 quid or summit from the usa.....ive tried a couple of different brands and so far im quite happiy with 20lb power pro in olive green .....cheers
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« Reply #25 on: March 28, 2008, 01:15:30 PM » |
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Do you reckon 30lb power pro is ok Dav as I've just got 1500 yards of that
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« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2008, 01:16:48 PM » |
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« Reply #27 on: March 28, 2008, 01:20:44 PM » |
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Happy days  cheers Davster |
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« Reply #28 on: March 28, 2008, 01:28:44 PM » |
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thats us sorted then, 30lb powerpro, 20lb vanish fluracarbon leader with a suitable crosslink on the end, & a maria chase BW red head on the end. with an X rap & a mag popper for if you get bored and want to try something different. I bought the big magnum for catching tuna, but it might get a try out for a laugh this summer, dives to 20ft so it might troll up a pollack ? |
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« Reply #29 on: March 28, 2008, 01:40:45 PM » |
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Its quintessential you use it iain ,,,,,cheers.......  |
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« Reply #30 on: March 28, 2008, 02:11:28 PM » |
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Diver- Storm jointed thunderstick
Popper- Aile magnet sandeel or green mackerel
popper- chug bug big bug,for when the water is a bit choppier or visibility is low.
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« Reply #31 on: March 28, 2008, 02:11:50 PM » |
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Anybody had any success with the jointed thunderstick,bit difficult to source over here they seem to sell out quickly.This again is a shallow diver.Got 6 on order in various colours.
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« Reply #32 on: March 28, 2008, 02:15:58 PM » |
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I personally think the storm jointed thunderstick has got to be up there with the best all round shallow diving plug. Had countless bass on them and have personally witnessed fish to 15lb on one.
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« Reply #33 on: March 28, 2008, 02:33:37 PM » |
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Anybody had any success with the jointed thunderstick,bit difficult to source over here I'll have them instock by Weds/Thurs next week, will have the following colours intially: Metallic Silver (black back) Metallic Silver (blue back) Metallic Rainbow Hope that helps Cheers, Sam |
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« Reply #34 on: March 28, 2008, 03:07:31 PM » |
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Might be worth keeping an eye on this site : http://www.baxterangling.com/ |
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« Reply #35 on: March 28, 2008, 04:35:11 PM » |
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« Reply #36 on: March 28, 2008, 05:31:46 PM » |
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Slightly off topic, but for bass on the fly; Pink & White Clouser Pink Shrimp Chartereusse & White Clouser TroutPoppers Surface Popper in Blue & White Roll on summer......... |
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« Reply #37 on: March 28, 2008, 06:11:00 PM » |
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I was wondering if any of you lads, make your own fly's....why i ask is i know a lad who has had a lot of success with bass fishing a clear a bubble float trailing a small Delta eel behind, i was thinking of giving it a go this season but trying a sandeel looking type fly instead of the Delta eel, i thought it might come in useful if there is a bit of an onshore wind making it difficult to get a plug out to were you want it. If any of you lads are intrested in making a couple of sandeel eel type fly's let me know and i will gladly buy some from you..
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« Reply #38 on: March 28, 2008, 06:54:03 PM » |
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« Reply #39 on: March 28, 2008, 06:55:53 PM » |
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Isn't there any suitable patterns among them big pike flys Dav??
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