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Three times in the last 2 fishin trips, I have went to set the hook, only to break the line about a quarter of an inch below the weight. I'm fishin with 10b test line with 6lb test rig, and I change the rigs frequently, so they are not worn. Am I settin the hook to hard? I don't get it, n it's infuriating...
bad line(bad lot from the manufacturer) or your just on big fish:)
:twocents
My thoughts may not be worth much but I was doing the same and went to a 10 pound line on my rigs like several suggested and it help. Could be gar too
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KDAVID might be right but I'd go with 10lb on the rigs.
I do use 10lb fluorocarbon on my rigs as well.
I use 15 lb test on my rigs. The main reason is for the stiffness so that the upper line won't tangle.
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Bad line I use 6lb all time with no problem. Maybe give line a pull between left and right hand and see if it snaps easily. I have got spool bad line that would snap with little pressure.
Use braid!
i like 10 lb. test, i think that will help.
BRAID! Unless the water you fish is gin clear, braid is awesome. Very sensitive and strong. My only complaint is that it tends to wrap around rod tip, eyes, etc.
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No real need in any of the lakes round here for 6 lb test. Waters always stained so they cant see it.
maybe you think your pulling up the Terrova and your pulling too hard, lmao :Rofl:tongue
agree , bad line . always use 8 lb. stren with no problem .:twocents
It was the breakfast that did it.
Yep! Too much energy from that pancake syrup.
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I went to 12lb CXX copolymer for stiffness like ScottV said. Stayed broke off with lighter line.
Will probably go ahead n switch to 10lb next time I tie, but I wlda thought if it was the line, ATM wld be havin issues as well. But with my luck...it's probably just my line.
Barbie I can't prove this in any way but I have had some break like that and when you look at the line and it will be frayed. I assumed that when fish bit it came up and rolled, line gets on gill plate and when you jerk it cuts it.
10# flouro
I use 10 lb cajun red for main line and 6#flurocarbon on my drops!I've hung cats up to 5#'s with no trouble!Bass up to 3 #'s!Sometime a spool of line just from weather and uv exposure will get brittle.Cut about a 2 ft. piece, put on some gloves, wrap a couple twist around your hands and pull outward in opposite directions quickly. If the line breaks easy get rid of it and get some new. It should stretch then pull back!
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nope, lol :biggrin
Now that you brought it up, she did tackle the chore of stowing the Terrova again yesterday. No pics and not quite as funny this time. But, she's still struggling with the concept of lifting and rotating simultaneously. I'll try to be quicker with the camera next time!Quote:
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Your Jerkin too hard. When your trollin the hook sets automatically just lift the rod out of holder with a forward motion.
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There is a learning curve after years of just pulling the rope.
Barbie I got an older model Powerdrive that is a major pain in the butt to deploy and stow, If you would like to borrow it you are more than welcome. After a workout with it a couple of time that Terrova will be a breeze.
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