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LightFish
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05/25/2018 04:08PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
I do not a lot of xp in choosing lines so help:)
I have one pole and thats it so...
I do mostly casting cranks and tubes and will switch to live bait once and while...like most people i guess. I was going to try spiderwire ultra cast at 10lbs green. I want to eliminate swivels and try and be less visible all around. I saw the video on chatter baits and I am looking at the Maxima ultagreen fluro for leaders but unsure what pound test to use with it. I of course am going to using Mikes z-too set up. Who are the best players for low pound test braids?

I don't like the idea of a mono backing on the spool because of the mid spool knot. Can the store put it on right with out slip?

Whats the best knot for tying directly to baits or swivels with braid?

Thanks
 
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PatrickE
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05/25/2018 04:42PM  
As far as knots, I just picked up a Tie-fast tool which was being discussed on another thread. Looks pretty straightforward.

Tie-Fast
 
cyclones30
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05/25/2018 06:24PM  
Don't worry about the knot between mono backing and braid. You should have plenty of braid still to never actually see or need your knot.

As far as small braid, lately I've liked Slick 8. Previously I've had 832 or Power Pro with no real complaints.
 
Savage Voyageur
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05/25/2018 06:38PM  
One of the best knots used to tie with braid is the Palomar knot. Easy to tie and no need of a tool to use.
 
zski
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05/25/2018 09:12PM  
Savage Voyageur: "One of the best knots used to tie with braid is the Palomar knot. Easy to tie and no need of a tool to use. "
yes
 
Othello
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05/25/2018 09:45PM  
Savage Voyageur: "One of the best knots used to tie with braid is the Palomar knot. Easy to tie and no need of a tool to use. "

+1
 
carmike
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05/25/2018 11:50PM  
I buy whichever braid is on sale and don't really have any complaints about any of them. I know some guys like the superslick and nanofil for better casting, but I can't say I've seen enough of a difference to strongly recommend one brand over another.
 
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