How do you rig up for spinning lures?
Submitted by Redbucket on Sat, 2013-06-01 10:11
was spinning metal lures for tailor yesterday and had a few bust offs. Started 25lb leader with loop knot. Then 60lb with Egg clip. Straightened the egg clip. No more twisties In tackle box. Mate suggested swivel to split ring then lure which I've done when trawling. Wondering what other people use / do?
Callum24
Posts: 1015
Date Joined: 24/06/12
my tailor outfit consist of
my tailor outfit consist of a 20ld and 30 ld braid main line slim beauty or fg knot if u can tie 1 i struggle a bit with the fg bout 1 meter 40 pound mono swivel 40 or 60 lb fluro perfection loop lure i also use this same set up in the river on the bream gear 6lb braid 20 -25 lb leader used to go a lot litter but loosin way to many lures hope that helps
Qualified carpet layer available for jobs big and small
TheJettyRat
Posts: 733
Date Joined: 02/03/12
40Lb Jinkai leader uni-knot
40Lb Jinkai leader uni-knot to braid and uni knot onto the twisty split ring, keep it simple.
till
Posts: 9358
Date Joined: 21/02/08
You really shouldn't tie line
You really shouldn't tie line onto a split ring. It is a split ring and will munch your line. If not the next time, the one after, or sometime.
Try line to swivel, swivel to split, then the lure, or line to solid, solit to split, split to lure.
TheJettyRat
Posts: 733
Date Joined: 02/03/12
Been doing it this way for
Been doing it this way for years when I have no Hawaii clips never had a bust off, just always tie on the double-up part of the ring a good knot will not slip onto the single part where it can rub.
MattMiller
Posts: 4171
Date Joined: 15/06/09
Stick with
what your doing just get rid of the clip.
Just cut and re-tie whenever you change lures. Sure clips are convenient but they can be unreliable.
mr_meks
Posts: 189
Date Joined: 11/02/11
Agree with the ditch-the-clip
Agree with the ditch-the-clip comment. However what egg clips are you using? I will not use anything except Decoy egg snaps "cross rock" (cross lock?) gotta love the japlish.
Redbucket
Posts: 160
Date Joined: 10/03/10
yep Decoy, I think size 4.
yep Decoy, I think size 4. So should have been more than heavy enough. Straightened out when it went airborne.
Buz
Posts: 1555
Date Joined: 28/08/07
I use Hawaiian Snaps to clip
I use Hawaiian Snaps to clip on and clip off metals and poppers when flicking for Tailor and Salmon. For the line I use braid to sebile knot, to 40lb wind on leader, to swivel, to 80lb short leader, to the Hawaiian Snap. Depending on the location I am throwing lures from and the anticipated size of the fish, I may go lighter or heavier leaders.
beachsoul
Posts: 215
Date Joined: 14/06/12
Started using snap swivels
I used to go snapless swivel treaded onto O ring. Ive started using snap swivels again. They are just so convenient..... I think being able to change lures quickly and easily catches me more fish. Yes They can fail you.....I don't use them on my heavy tackle just when chucking for Tailor and Salmon........even use tiny ones when popping for Whiting. Been a few years since i reverted back to snaps and have'nt failed me yet this time around
CityFlicker
Posts: 524
Date Joined: 31/01/13
Leader, swivel, split ring
Leader, swivel, split ring onto the lure but only with metals. All other lures I get rid of the split ring & use a loop knot straight to the lure, if it's a walk the dog stickbait a half blood knot instead of the loop.
Just because I smile & nod does not mean I believe the crap coming out of your mouth.
All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the privilege.
Versus
Posts: 918
Date Joined: 06/03/09
Might be a dumb question but
Might be a dumb question but did you have your drag set properly? And how big were these tailor? Seems like it would take alot of pressure to straighten a clip. I use them all the time and have never had that happen (ok once, but that was using a way undersize one that got smashed by a mackie).
Redbucket
Posts: 160
Date Joined: 10/03/10
I think I had the drag to
I think I had the drag to heavy, the one that bent the clip I'm guessing 50cm+, happened when he jumped.. Had another fish Sunday night. Kept the drag light and went swivel to split ring. Not as quick to change but ok if you keep the pliers handy.
Dale
Posts: 7930
Date Joined: 13/09/05
I like to tie a perfection
I like to tie a perfection loop direct to the lure, never had any trouble with that one. Gives the lure a much more natural action.
cheers
Dale
"Just because you are a Character, Doesn't mean you have Character."
Mr Wolf
spook
Posts: 325
Date Joined: 15/02/10
Same as Dale here. Perfection
Same as Dale here. Perfection loop to the lure and you get way better action and they dont pull or snap that often, I use 20lb jinkia and wouldnt ever go heavier
Haunted by water
Redbucket
Posts: 160
Date Joined: 10/03/10
you tubed the perfection
you tubed the perfection knot will try it out this weekend! Cheers guys!