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Re: Eastern Cape Kob Trace | Quick & Easy
« Reply #20 on: December 26, 2016, 02:29:40 PM »
Bit of an old wives tale I strongly believe in Marcos... Want everything to be as "invisible" as possible. I use mono at night and fluoro in the day for the sinker line.

so thats what the bright orange flout is for. To spot the bait w;k
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Re: Eastern Cape Kob Trace | Quick & Easy
« Reply #21 on: December 26, 2016, 02:30:08 PM »
So no runn8ng sinker?

Thanks Gareth.
Fixed sinker bru  :-)

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Re: Eastern Cape Kob Trace | Quick & Easy
« Reply #22 on: December 26, 2016, 02:30:32 PM »
Nice trace but I will use  a circle hook .
Will try it out some time!

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Re: Eastern Cape Kob Trace | Quick & Easy
« Reply #23 on: December 26, 2016, 02:31:54 PM »
Check it on YouTube.  Make up your own mind.
Very interesting info there Grumpy, will have a look... It does make you wonder...

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Re: Eastern Cape Kob Trace | Quick & Easy
« Reply #24 on: January 22, 2017, 07:15:53 PM »
Regarding the fluoro .


My opinion , and experiances .


My observations . Comparing most mono to fluoro , fluoro is not as limp . Pro or con , I think a pro for me .


When fluoro gets a proper stretch , it goes white or pale , but still produce , under certian circumstances , the trace would be replaced with a fresh one ( like the guys in the canyon does for yellowfin )
We have fished a pale Fluoro from the surf and it still produced , and outfished mono hook shoots , hands down .


Last year , we did a test over a period of time , one using mono , one using fluoro ( same trace lengths and baits hook ect ) the fluoro always got the pull , not only that , it's expensive , but your fishing a expensive reel , line , braid backing , why not just go the Fluoro route ,


Things to loook out for when buying fluoro .


You get a cheap version ' mono coated fluoro , this is cheap , and not the real stuff you're after .


Look at the meters on the spool vs price , you will soon see the price differences . Suffix nippy or something is fine .
I buy the Berkeley vanish where I can find the big spools .
I am pretty sold on fluoro and will generally only need 3 different sizes to cover the rock and surf and estuary . .35 /.45 and a. 60 or 70 .

I know Tuckers sells premium fluoro per meter , but only thick diameters . For offshore work .
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Re: Eastern Cape Kob Trace | Quick & Easy
« Reply #25 on: January 23, 2017, 08:18:17 AM »
Personally I also think that if after spending thousands on bait, accommodation and fuel to my destination the fluoro gives me a 5% better chance of catching something I will take that 5%

 

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