Twisted leaders
Submitted by Nealez on Tue, 2007-05-15 17:42
I know this subject has been spoken about in other forums but i can't seem to track the right info down, im fiddling around trying to make up some twisted 100lb (200lb) leaders for my upcoming trip to exxy but im trying to suss out the best way to finish them off. twisting em up is easy but which end is best for the popper? the 'loop' end or tying a crane and split ring to the tag end? as for length in feet i guess ill be looking around the four foot mark
any info appreciated
nickyau2
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tag end
tie the popper on the tag end... there's no way you'll tie your braid onto the tag end :P would hate to be your guides if you do it that way.
if you make your twisties longer so they just get onto the spool you'll find you save your finger a lot of pain.. 2*100lb is much nicer on the finger than 80lb braid especially when you're throwing 150grams.
go to caranx.net and you'll find a fair bit of discussion there about it and also Che/Hal's pics/instructions.
can't wait to use mine.. just made up a few for exxy on thursday!
Here fishy fishy....
jay_burgess
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This should do it...
Try these links mate. I've been doing the research of late and found these to be quite usefull.
http://www.caranx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1526&hl=Twisted
http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php/topic,14.0.html
When are you going to Exxy? Are you gonna be chasing GT's while you're there?
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Jay Burgess
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That bit of info was awsome
That bit of info was awsome jay (caranax) bluddy good way of doing things.
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
Nealez
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End of the month jay for two
End of the month jay for two weeks can't wait!! finally got me dogfight and popper rod the other day lookin forward to stretching it. how long are you going up for nicky? mitch have to catch up with you and adam if your still up there.
With the leaders.. Cheers for the links jay just the ones i was looking for, i had a fiddle with some last night with a reel and i thinkive got em sussed, just need to make them a little longer (cheers nicky)
Tackle Dangler
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How do you actually get the
How do you actually get the twist to stay together and how do you attach the tag ends?
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
Nealez
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Like a twisted dropper loop
Like a twisted dropper loop i guess you could say, you twist the line heaps so it twists on it self so a 6mtr piece of line becomes 3mtr's and just tie a three turn uni knot to a swivel at the lure end and a split ring as your connection.
Thats how i've sussed it at this atage
Tackle Dangler
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Then i guess you attach the
Then i guess you attach the loop end veer a catspaw to the double (bimni twist) of your braided mainline. How doesnt it untwist though?
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
Nealez
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Its not like twisting two
Its not like twisting two lines together, one end of the line is stationary and you twist the other end so the line wants to twist up on itself and yeah a bimini catspawed the the loop end of the leader
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