Author Topic: 10 Second Shad Trace (Read 22440 times)

Jordz · « **on:** February 12, 2013, 10:07:21 AM »

We have all seen these in the tackel shops, and maybe even some of you have wondered if there is any use for them. They make the best shad traces and are quick and easy to make.
Step 1: Decide on what length you make
Step 2: Cutt of the swivel that has the clip attached to it, being careful not to cut the loop in the trace wire
Step 3: Place the free loop through the eye of the hook and loop it back on itself just once, the same as if you are joining your bimminis together.
Step 4: Bait up and begin fishing.

The Beauty of this rig is that there is already an swivel attached to the other end of your trace and they are quick and easy to make and cheap. Hope this helps someone

Ziggy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2013, 10:22:01 AM »

I just use thick mono - and have seldom lost a shad to a bite off

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2013, 10:39:42 AM »

Nice one Jordz

Jordz · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2013, 11:43:02 AM »

Quote from: Ziggy on February 12, 2013, 10:22:01 AM

I just use thick mono - and have seldom lost a shad to a bite off

Ziggy you are very brave to just use think mono, for me the problem is that it is not so much cetting bitten off with mono but rather the repeated damage and then you will eventually loose a fish, this way works just as well and the best is that you will not loose a fish

Quote from: WalkersKiller on February 12, 2013, 10:39:42 AM

Nice one Jordz
Thanks WK

Ziggy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2013, 12:47:57 PM »

Quote from: Jordz on February 12, 2013, 11:43:02 AM

Quote from: Ziggy on February 12, 2013, 10:22:01 AM
I just use thick mono - and have seldom lost a shad to a bite off
Ziggy you are very brave to just use think mono, for me the problem is that it is not so much cetting bitten off with mono but rather the repeated damage and then you will eventually loose a fish, this way works just as well and the best is that you will not loose a fish
Quote from: WalkersKiller on February 12, 2013, 10:39:42 AM
Nice one Jordz
Thanks WK

I like your idea Jordz - but I have been using thick mono for years and never really had a problem with losing shad

Armand Steenkamp · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2013, 05:46:37 PM »

I also just use thick mono. Have never been bitten of..

Ziggy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2013, 05:53:30 PM »

Quote from: Armand Steenkamp on February 12, 2013, 05:46:37 PM

I also just use thick mono. Have never been bitten of..

My fishing buddies also just use mono - its cheaper, easier and quicker to make traces etc....of course you keep checking that the mono is still fine when you bait up.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:02:21 PM »

Fine to use mono... until you hook into a 3kg plus Shad. You won't stand a chance!

Ziggy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:20:11 PM »

I dont think that 3kg shad exist anymore! So I wont worry....hehe

flippie · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:34:16 PM »

That 3kg Shad doesnt survive cauze they get eaten by these

Charles · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:59:04 PM »

Flippie thats an AWESOME toilet roll holder in your avatar!!

Ohh and yes a great fishy also!

WJ · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2013, 03:29:05 PM »

Ja those 3kg shad still exist, I have hooked more than 6 of those in one session at Gouritz. Smallest being 3.2kg and biggest just under 5kg. So if you use mono for razor blades then it is fine, but that bus will bite you off.

WJ · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2013, 03:30:09 PM »

BTW Flippie daai is nie n elf nie, dis n dertien.

Ziggy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:05:37 PM »

Quote from: WJ on February 13, 2013, 03:29:05 PM

Ja those 3kg shad still exist, I have hooked more than 6 of those in one session at Gouritz. Smallest being 3.2kg and biggest just under 5kg. So if you use mono for razor blades then it is fine, but that bus will bite you off.

I have never seen one in KZN! Maybe they are around.....I wish

WJ · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:25:23 PM »

Ja I have also heard that the big ELF stocks are close to non existent in KZN. But in the Mossel Bay area they are quite full up if you know where to look.

Ziggy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:32:40 PM »

Quote from: WJ on February 13, 2013, 04:25:23 PM

Ja I have also heard that the big ELF stocks are close to non existent in KZN. But in the Mossel Bay area they are quite full up if you know where to look.

its because you guys down there catch them before they have a chance to get to us!

khaliq · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:59:22 PM »

Quote from: Ziggy on February 13, 2013, 04:05:37 PM

Quote from: WJ on February 13, 2013, 03:29:05 PM
Ja those 3kg shad still exist, I have hooked more than 6 of those in one session at Gouritz. Smallest being 3.2kg and biggest just under 5kg. So if you use mono for razor blades then it is fine, but that bus will bite you off.

I have ver seen one in KZN! Maybe they are around.....I wish

They are around believe you me. They visit a few spots on the lower North Coast every December.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:18:55 PM »

Yip my mate got one of 4kg in Ballito on Saturday

khaliq · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:01:58 PM »

Congrats. That's the area - Ballito to La Mercy lagoon. UA members welcome, no mono please

Lenny · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:48:22 PM »

I have always found that swivel they use on those traces suspect , have say that I have never popped one , it is kinda cool , you can have a few premade when the fish are on the bite , nd you cn just clip of , clip on a new one and quikly get your four , easy .Down here , most guys use thick mono , I mean you you can only bag 4 anyway ,I use a clip on swivel tie a few up and use like I mentioned above .
I do however think , when fishing for the BIG ELF like Flippies pic , I would suggest just using a a proper Steel trace .
Places like Gouritz , St Francis and Struis , theres a few BUS elf , and they chew a mono or thin Steel easily.