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OFFSHORE ANGLING => Offshore Traces, Rigs and Baits => Topic started by: John F on August 29, 2016, 10:29:54 AM
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My standard trace setup for 25-50Lb is:
Line from reel -> aussie plait -> double line -> snap swivel
Then, when specifically targeting couta (or using rappies), I have a separate trace which I prepare at home and have coiled up in a zip lock bag, which consists of:
swivel -> uni knot -> 80 Lb mono leader (about 1 m) -> Albright knot -> No 5-7 american piano wire (+/-25 cm) -> haywire twist -> snap swivel -> rappie
Been testing and using this for a year know... after a few discussions, and actually seeing it underwater, I realized the double line opens up and creates some commotion that may scare the fish away (or not!)... so I wanted a single leader as close to the lure as possible...
After about a year and quite a few couta, tuna and wahoo, I have not had a single failure on this setup. I don't think my hook up rate is lower than using a wind on leader directly attached to the lure (have experimented this with peterblace - he uses no wire at all)... in fact I lose way less lures due to the razor gang!!!
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Nice tut Marcos!
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Hi John F/Marco
Question: This part here
80 Lb mono leader (about 1 m) -> Albright knot -> No 5-7 american piano wire[/size]/
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Is that "fluro" straight onto wire with an Albright, no swivel?
Thanks
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Yes, straight mono to piano wire. No swivel.
But, I don't use fluocarbon leader. I use regular nylon...for two reasons: i) can't find fluoro here in Maputo, and ii) for my application it's too expensive.
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Great stuff thanks for the feedback.
:tkx: