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Message started by zski on Feb 15th, 2011 at 6:54pm

Title: Re: What's your line?
Post by Kingfisher on Feb 16th, 2011 at 6:22am
Those who choose to use Fireline Crystal or any of the braids remember to use a layer or two of mono backing on the reel spool. This is very important. These lines are very slippery and will spin on the spool if you don't.
Also, avoid the temptation to use any thing more than 10lb test as it is really overkill in canoe country. The thinner line is less visible to fish, allows lures to dive deeper and is easier to break when absolutely necessary. It is very dangerous to wet skin however.
On one trip last year which happened to be my third in 7 weeks my hands were so beat up from handling fish that I decided to wear gloves and found that mechanic's gloves work really well for handling fish and operating reels. I had them along for bushwhacking which they work really well for also BTW. They also provide sun protection and prevent getting cut when snagged. I've got them on in this video.

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I do not use any kind of "invsible" leader like mono or fluoro. I don't think these park fish are pressured enough to make tying leaders worth the effort. I do use steel or titanium leaders always when trolling, can't afford to lose too many baits cuz I don't bring that many along.

I also carry a spare spool loaded with 8lb mono but rarely use it.

I think you should use a line that you like and can tie good knots with. Then get the bait to the fish. They don't care what kind of line you're using.

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