Do you tie your jig direct to the line, or use some type of fast snap?
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Do you tie your jig direct to the line, or use some type of fast snap?
i use a loop knot......don't care for snaps or swivels when im jiggingQuote:
Originally Posted by KnightShadow10
I tried the loop knot, but seemed to break in the loop often..what # test are you using?
4 or 6 stren magnathin. i retie every dozen or so if there big or in heavy cover.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnightShadow10
I used to tie directly to the line, but lately I have started using the loop knot. I use 20lb braid on all my jigging poles alot more sensitive than mono to me!
i use braid sometime on deeper fish its definitely more sensitive. if they are shallow i just seem to do better with mono. i know its a whole nother discussion but when fish are shallow or in super clear water i do think they get a bit line shy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Erin Brewer
I fish grenada lake mostly so clear water is rarely a issue hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by murdok
Quote:
Originally Posted by Erin Brewer
I only use Stren mono while single poling and always try to buy 6lb test. I tie directly to the jig to ensure it hangs vertically and check my knot very frequently...
so i hear. i have always want to go fish one of the big 4 just never seems to work out. gonna try to come that way at some point this year though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Erin Brewer
I use 8# Stren Hi vis, and tie to line. I sometimes use 20/8# braid but use a leader. Both work great.