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 Mar 19 2008, 01:46 AM
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 *TheUnderTaker*  Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 5  |
Hey Guys,
The other nights fishing we had a lot of bust offs with our 12lb line...the fish were big and were bending the rods big time...the drag was set so the fish could take as much as line as it wants but the lines kept snapping. I love light tackle fishing, but it can be annoying when you lose around 10 big fish in one night because of the lines snapping. Some people have recommeded me using a good quality 20lb small diameter lines. What do you guys thing? -------------------- FISHING beats Working
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Mar 19 2008, 01:55 AM
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 *Back Better* Group: Donator Posts: 394 Joined: 29-February 08 From: Sylvania NSW Member No.: 2,560 |
QUOTE (Majed @ Mar 19 2008, 08:46 PM)  Hey Guys, The other nights fishing we had a lot of bust offs with our 12lb line...the fish were big and were bending the rods big time...the drag was set so the fish could take as much as line as it wants but the lines kept snapping. I love light tackle fishing, but it can be annoying when you lose around 10 big fish in one night because of the lines snapping. Some people have recommeded me using a good quality 20lb small diameter lines. What do you guys thing? where did they snap? at the hook/leader knot? or somewhere in the middle? could be many different reasons why it happened (cracked/chipped guide, rocks,oysterbeds,drag needs some TLC) In general a 12 lb line can take quite a large fish, but very little from rocks and all that. 20lb very thin line can take just as much from the rocks so maybe you need a heavy mono leader of a couple of meters Jack --------------------  |
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Mar 19 2008, 01:58 AM
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 *FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
yea, unless your lines are damadged or poor knots, and your drag is set correctly you shouldnt snap lines at all!
Fishing in the river you shouldnt need anymore than 12lb... |
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Mar 19 2008, 02:07 AM
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*TheUnderTaker* Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 5 |
Some of the lines snapped at the hook and some snapped at the swivel...
-------------------- FISHING beats Working
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Mar 19 2008, 02:09 AM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
What sort of knot are you using?
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Mar 19 2008, 02:12 AM
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*Back Better* Group: Donator Posts: 394 Joined: 29-February 08 From: Sylvania NSW Member No.: 2,560 |
QUOTE (Majed @ Mar 19 2008, 09:07 PM) Some of the lines snapped at the hook and some snapped at the swivel... I'm sorry but that sounds like you need to work a little harder on tying proper knots. You'll be loosing them on 50Lb line otherwise Jack -------------------- |
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Mar 19 2008, 02:17 AM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
make sure to lubricate your knot too.. Plenty of spit!
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Mar 19 2008, 02:18 AM
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 Twoeyesea Group: Members Posts: 825 Joined: 21-December 07 From: Gods Country Member No.: 1,659 |
QUOTE (Majed @ Mar 19 2008, 09:07 PM) Some of the lines snapped at the hook and some snapped at the swivel... There is a knots link in helpful fishing links at the top of the page. Hope this helps This post has been edited by Bees Knees: Mar 19 2008, 02:18 AM -------------------- Don't hate me, cause you ain't me... :)
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Mar 19 2008, 02:25 AM
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*TheUnderTaker* Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (Rum Dust N Ruckus @ Mar 19 2008, 09:09 PM) What sort of knot are you using? Its called the "clinch" knot.... -------------------- FISHING beats Working
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Mar 19 2008, 02:26 AM
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*TheUnderTaker* Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 5 |
Probably my knots are the issue.......
-------------------- FISHING beats Working
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Mar 19 2008, 02:26 AM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
how many twists you using and are you lubricating it?
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Mar 19 2008, 02:30 AM
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*TheUnderTaker* Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (Rum Dust N Ruckus @ Mar 19 2008, 09:26 PM) how many twists you using and are you lubricating it? I normally do 4-5 twists and i have never lubricated the knots... -------------------- FISHING beats Working
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Mar 19 2008, 02:33 AM
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 the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
how old is the line ,,it may be due to be replaced
-------------------- allways in the shit ,its just the depth that varies
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Mar 19 2008, 02:38 AM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
for the clinch knot, or the improved clinch knot, I always use 7 twists and lubricate the knot...
If you dont lubricate the line the knots will cause damage, which creates a weak spot in the line.. stick the knot in ya mouth and spit all over it.. and ya get that lovley taste of bait in ya mouth! |
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Mar 19 2008, 02:38 AM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
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Mar 19 2008, 02:42 AM
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the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
hey rum ya sposed to bait up after ya tie the hook on ,not before ,,then ya wont get that lovely taste
-------------------- allways in the shit ,its just the depth that varies
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Mar 19 2008, 02:45 AM
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*TheUnderTaker* Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (jasonb @ Mar 19 2008, 09:33 PM) how old is the line ,,it may be due to be replaced The lines are around 3 months old.....not old at all... -------------------- FISHING beats Working
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Mar 19 2008, 02:49 AM
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the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
maybe you were just getting bitten off then if they were big ,,specially on 6kilo line
-------------------- allways in the shit ,its just the depth that varies
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Mar 19 2008, 02:50 AM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
QUOTE (jasonb @ Mar 19 2008, 09:42 PM) hey rum ya sposed to bait up after ya tie the hook on ,not before ,,then ya wont get that lovely taste Hahaha,, once ya out there EVERYTHING TASTES LIKE BAIT!!!! when ya cut that bit of frayed line of or replacing the leader and ya stick ya fingers near ya mouth ya get that mmm, Yummy taste! |
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Mar 19 2008, 02:51 AM
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 Kokino Vraka Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Earth Member No.: 220 |
QUOTE (Rum Dust N Ruckus @ Mar 19 2008, 09:17 PM) make sure to lubricate your knot too.. Plenty of spit! I now know that Majed has never watched me tie a knot. QUOTE (Majed @ Mar 19 2008, 09:30 PM) I normally do 4-5 twists and i have never lubricated the knots... I also find out that he has never heard me either. |
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Mar 19 2008, 02:54 AM
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*TheUnderTaker* Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (Christos @ Mar 19 2008, 09:51 PM) I now know that Majed has never watched me tie a knot. I also find out that he has never heard me either. do some work Christos...... 
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Mar 19 2008, 02:54 AM
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Kokino Vraka Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Earth Member No.: 220 |
I think that Majed also gets a little too excited and does not play the fish too much.
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Mar 19 2008, 02:55 AM
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Kokino Vraka Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Earth Member No.: 220 |
Go to Sleep Majed.
I am at home. 
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Mar 20 2008, 04:26 AM
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 *Tooth Fairy* Group: Donator Posts: 203 Joined: 15-February 08 From: The Shire Member No.: 2,553 |
Majed,
I recently changed to the improved clinch knot and have found that I get less lost hooks compared to a clinch knot. I spit on my fingers then lubricate the knot. Not into tasting bait and would not put the hook anywhere near my mouth as I guarantee just as I did it my kids would decide to play with their fishing rods. :o -------------------- Don't tell anybody but my name is Fushin Freddie
 I don't exaggerate...I just remember BIG! |
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Mar 20 2008, 11:29 AM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
QUOTE (It'l Do @ Mar 20 2008, 11:26 PM) Majed, I recently changed to the improved clinch knot and have found that I get less lost hooks compared to a clinch knot. I spit on my fingers then lubricate the knot. Not into tasting bait and would not put the hook anywhere near my mouth as I guarantee just as I did it my kids would decide to play with their fishing rods. :o Comon, Have some Balls!! haha!! Nah, However you do it, it is extremly important to lubricate any knot!! |
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Mar 20 2008, 12:26 PM
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*TheUnderTaker* Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (Rum Dust N Ruckus @ Mar 21 2008, 06:29 AM) Comon, Have some Balls!! haha!! Nah, However you do it, it is extremly important to lubricate any knot!! Will lubricate and try the new clinch knot and see how it goes... -------------------- FISHING beats Working
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Mar 20 2008, 01:27 PM
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Kokino Vraka Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Earth Member No.: 220 |
All you could do is practices at home. It is raining today.
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Mar 20 2008, 01:36 PM
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 " Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
I almost exclusively use the Uni knot and sometimes the snell knot.
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Mar 20 2008, 01:51 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
The Uni-Knot can be used in so many applications which makes it a good one to learn and its really easy and strong..
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Mar 20 2008, 02:08 PM
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Twoeyesea Group: Members Posts: 825 Joined: 21-December 07 From: Gods Country Member No.: 1,659 |
QUOTE (Rum Dust N Ruckus @ Mar 19 2008, 09:38 PM) for the clinch knot, or the improved clinch knot, I always use 7 twists and lubricate the knot...
If you dont lubricate the line the knots will cause damage, which creates a weak spot in the line.. stick the knot in ya mouth and spit all over it.. and ya get that lovley taste of bait in ya mouth! -------------------- Don't hate me, cause you ain't me... :)
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