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02-10-2009, 05:25 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
Posts: 801
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I typically use a 10' conventional off the beach when fishing bait (such as sand eels). I've tried both mono and braid and much prefer mono for that application. The stretch in the line is actually an advantage as the fish basically hooks itself dragging the lead after it has taken the bait. Also, I find it easier to cast, fewer backlashes, I don't need the extra line (yardage) for fighting a fish, and I've noticed no difference in casting distance. Plus, it's easier to break-off when a seal decides he needs the fish more than you do.
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Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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02-10-2009, 05:42 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,519
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what sweetwater said . . . mono on the big conventional bait rods in the surf , braid on everything else.
Last edited by MAKAI; 02-10-2009 at 08:27 PM..
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May fortune favor the foolish....
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02-10-2009, 05:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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On the boat.
I fish braid.
Charters fish mono. Too many problems with clients and braid.
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LETS GO BRANDON
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02-10-2009, 06:18 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
Posts: 801
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie
On the boat.
I fish braid.
Charters fish mono. Too many problems with clients and braid.
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RR, you mentioned you don't like to use braid with clients due to the problems (I agree). But, do you jig wire line with clients on board? If so, do you find they screw that up a lot to? |
Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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02-10-2009, 06:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweetwater
RR, you mentioned you don't like to use braid with clients due to the problems (I agree). But, do you jig wire line with clients on board? If so, do you find they screw that up a lot to?
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Wire can be problem also but we don't have 4-6 rods going at a time. |
LETS GO BRANDON
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02-10-2009, 06:42 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Lecounts....I dream of fishing "M"!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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02-10-2009, 06:43 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,126
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Braid or fireline 95% of the time
I may use mono for eels with conventional at night.
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02-10-2009, 08:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
Lecounts....I dream of fishing "M"! |
Larry its only a ferry ride away let me know if you ever decide to take the ride. |
Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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