Idk if many use it, but I recently picked some up and I'm wondering what knots do you all prefer? I'm gonna give it a shot this week using the hay wire, normally i prefer sevalon multi strand, but I'll give it a go. Any info greatly appreciated, thanks
Never tried it. Interested to see how it works for you.
I tried single strand and did not care for it too much. In my opinion, multi-strand and it's flexibility is a much better option in the surf but I'm interested what you think when you use it. I can tell you one thing is that an eel will DESTROY the single strand leaving it useless after one bite. It will kink like no ones business.
The kinking is 1 thing I was worried about, especially with the eels. As for the stiffness I figured it could help with tangles, although they are not problematic...but the convenience of retying quicker seems really appealing
: raychavez91 April 13, 2015, 08:28:07 p
The kinking is 1 thing I was worried about, especially with the eels. As for the stiffness I figured it could help with tangles, although they are not problematic...but the convenience of retying quicker seems really appealing
Quick leader replacement is why Tom and I have several back up leaders ready to go.
Yeah, I guess ever since I realized I've bin crimping wrong I've not sat down and pre-tied rigs, I have my old rigs, but just lost confidence...but no excuses, that's the way do it
We all travel our own path. As long as things work for you stick with them. When they don't, change them. Try something new and see if you like it.
I bought some single strand accidentally... not fond of it. Haywire twist it. Needle nose and a big nail that has been nailed into a board helped me. Used it once, landed a little leo and it f'ed it all up. Never again! Saving what's left for arts and crafts.
as others have already stated the kinks suck.
definitely not for me, its used a lot more in other states
Played around with some today, went right into my finger... Go figure. Like the 7 strand even more than before if that's possible.
wish you guys would play around with other brands other than 7strand.
Theres better stuff out there but why fix something that's not broken..
: Eric H April 20, 2015, 07:33:52 p
wish you guys would play around with other brands other than 7strand.
Theres better stuff out there but why fix something that's not broken..
Im not using 7~strand brand... It is a coated 7 strand material that i really like.
I have been happy with the wire I use. Resists serious kinking and does the job. When it fails to do its job I will kick it to the curb. Just like the stuff I used before it. No brand name. Specs written in sharpie.
: sasquatch April 20, 2015, 08:05:10 p
I have been happy with the wire I use. Resists serious kinking and does the job. When it fails to do its job I will kick it to the curb. Just like the stuff I used before it. No brand name. Specs written in sharpie.
Lol, same stuff.
Well, tried it, didn't like it...kinks
Ditto.
This entire post is kinky ... ;D
What's wrong with Kinky Posts ;D
: BackBayMan April 27, 2015, 08:25:38 p
What's wrong with Kinky Posts ;D
It's wrong when the only replies are from men! But... I heard the OC likes it that way ;)
Coated cable 100% for casting to sharks. Single strand is good in the heavier #15-19 for much bigger applications but anything lighter gets destroyed in the surf.
From a boat #10-12 has worked well for me for rigging many lures and baits and I love #6 for yoyo fishing and trolling irons.
The Hawaiians use 8-10" of #19 on thier slides for ULUA. Anything longer tangles and kinks in shore conditions.