Hey 1080 that Core/Cumara combo is on my G.A.S. short list...congrats on the set up.

I personally wouldn't bother with a leader (or backing for that matter) but if I were for some reason so inclined I'd use a uni to uni knot...

Remember to get comfortable with the drag on your new reel...your rod will probably break before that line does...so let the reel/drag handle the heavy lifting =)

Good luck out there!

Cranked...that is pure unadulterated awesomey goodness...I have a new avatar!

 

Thanks DW!!!! I was going to put a leader on and I did use a uni to uni knot. Seem extremely strong but I think with the rain the water will not be as clear as it normally would so tonight I am going to take the leaders off. The drag on that reel is very smooth. I will set it light as I know there are some good sized fish in Delavan and definitely do not want to break the rod. It is really nice and I am lucky to be able to have such a nice setup. Thanks for all the advice once again, you guys are the bomb!!!!!! :mrgreen:

 

This is an extremely easy knot to tie and works great. I did take the leaders off and just tied straight to the power pro. Hope the morning up at Delavan is as forecasted, mostly cloudy all morning and that will hopefully keep some of the power boaters in bed a little extra tomorrow. Delavan looked to be clean as well and the clouds will also help there. Will report tomorrow if we get out as planned.

 

That looks like a great line to hook knot but for a line to line connection I think the double-uni knot is the best.

 

That looks like a great line to hook knot but for a line to line connection I think the double-uni knot is the best.

This, although what they showed in the video, finally, was basically a uni with 2 passes through the eye.

 

Agreed...looks like a fairly decent "line to lure" knot Tater....though personally I rely on a version of the double improved cinch/clinch for in the field line to lure connections...mostly because it has never ever slipped or failed.
If I'm rigging up at home the night before or tying up an expensive lure I go with the Bucher/bass solo knot

Wanted to hit the rest of the responses....

Man, fish must tremble in fear as you approach the water!

Any of you guys ever try the Assassinator Clacker spinnerbaits? I just ordered a handful to try them out.

Nah..they come runnin' to get they kisses and jump into my arms
Haven't tried the Assassinators but look forward to your review of them :wink:

We should talk...

Shoot me an email brother..what's up?

is that a Diawa Samuari reel??????

BR and AFV already nailed this but yeah it's the Viento...it ain't no Chronarch 50Mg (man I miss that reel) but I'm still digging it.

I think that's all the Q's...

One more thought on line choice 1080...even in clear water if you're fishing reaction lures I don't think fish have the time to react negatively to a more visible line like braid...not to mention the brain power to discern or assess it as something to avoid.
Might be different if you're dangling live bait or something in front of their noses for extended periods of time.
But I still think they're too stupid to figure it out

Thanks again guys! =)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZcqxkTGHBo&feature=player_embedded

Fishing knot demo whilst holding a transparent gold Stingray. How apropos. I'll wager he uses a silver one when it's sunny. :wink:

Only DW.

 

Osprey wrote:
That looks like a great line to hook knot but for a line to line connection I think the double-uni knot is the best.

This, although what they showed in the video, finally, was basically a uni with 2 passes through the eye.

Agreed, my only concern would be that while the the Double Uni Knot on account of its small diameter will reel up on the spool without causing any problems. The same may not be true of the Fish N Fool Knot since it will almost certainley have a larger diameter, only a little experimenting will tell for sure.

I hate to play the role of Debbie Downer but... There is no fishing line panacea, period. I have been paying attention to what the pros' have to say about line and it goes something like this: The benchmark line type is still single strand extruded nylon monofilament or "Mono", this goes for all performance factorse not just tensile strength and stretch.

No single line is suited to all situations or presentations.

A favorable characteristic of a particular line in one situation may be a problem in another.

Strength is not a primary consideration when choosing a line. A quality drag system and angler skill should be mitigating factors to a "weaker" line type.

As an example Power Pro is a braided Dyneema line and like all Dyneema lines it floats, a distinct disadvantage when using a light finesse pressentation because of the reduced feel.

Just my 2 1/2 cents.

 

What an awesome post, Darth! I've got to try that spinner bait.

 

Here's your change back brother

Strength is not a primary consideration when choosing a line. A quality drag system and angler skill should be mitigating factors to a "weaker" line type.

Unfortunately the assumption that every angler has the experience and skill to perform with minimally rated line types or even the means to purchase "quality" gear with high performance drag systems is an unrealistic expectation...at best.

For the novice with modest gear a choice like braid can mean fewer lost lures to both snags and fish.
Which of course translates into fewer posts stating something like, " Oh man I had a MONSTER fish on but she snapped my line and swam off with my favorite crankbait!!!"

As an example Power Pro is a braided Dyneema line and like all Dyneema lines it floats, a distinct disadvantage when using a light finesse pressentation because of the reduced feel.

Two points of clarification...
PowerPro is actually braided Spectra...and while Dyneema and Spectra are widely considered almost identical, they are not the same thing.
It's like giving credit to Jeff Buckley for composing "Hallelujah" (Leonard Cohen 1984) :-D

Secondly, it's undisputed that both Spectra and Dyneema "float", however.. the lines characteristics towards buoyancy are still subject to simple laws of physics. (For those interested in the science behind the concept see Archimedes' principle/treatise) For those not interested I can put it in layman's terms...as long as your presentation exceeds the weight of the line itself(and does not harbour it's own bouyant characteristics like a popper or Spook)...it will sink.

Also worth noting is that your presentation has to actually exceed the capillarity or surface tension of the water...a theory not covered in the treatise.

The term "light finesse presentation" is a bit broad and sweeping in generalization.
An unweighted Senko can be considered a finesse presentation as can a 1/16th 0z jig both of which perform fantastically with 2lb Dia braid IMO.
To put a fine point on it...in my experience and experiments with ice fishing jigs and power pro I found performance decreased exponentially as presentations diminished in weight below 1/16th0z.

Now as that relates to the original post...(targeting fish in faster current in efforts of avoiding spawning fish in slackwater)... I'd have to say if anyone is attempting to sink a 1/24th 0z ice fishing jig in fast current on braided line..you might want to get some sense about ya. :lol:

Having said all that...I personally believe anglers should try as many different types of lines as they can to form their own conclusions on what may or may not work for them in any given situation..and my occasional little digs on "Mono" guys shouldn't be interpreted as anything other than good natured ribbing. :wink:

Besides we all know you just can't teach an old dog new tricks.

 

Great stuff! I especially like the colors on the ski in the "in the water" shots. :thumbup:

 

I tried power pro for the first time last weekend and the stuff worked great. Took me a little bit to figure out the vbs braking on the new 50mg but once that was done the power pro exceeded my expectations. Extremely good castability and next to no memory off the reel. I tie polomar knots, improved clinch knots, and double uni knots and over the weekend at Delvavan I used the polomar knot with no leader. I caught fish enough to tell me I did not need a leader with the moss green power pro. The water was pretty clear on main lake and in bays were even clearer with 8-10 foot visibility. Even in the main lake with all the boat traffic Navyfisher posted a realease of a crappie and I posted my release of a small snake and one could see how clear the water was. I had no issues with the line or knots at all. I will say the I did loose my white spinnerbait and the knot slipped I think becasue I did an improved clinch knot. The power pro specifically states do not use a clinch knot because of the thin diameter and the line material can cause slippage. I had a nice northern hit, then I boated a small northern, then missed another one on a short strike. The next cast I got into some weeds and pulled; the bait came off. The line looked clean not like there was a knot even there, but the more I think about it, the more I think that lure was lost due to my habit of tying the improved clinch knot and being ignorant to high performance lines. I did make sure to tie polomar knots for the rest of the day and got a larger bass, about 2.25 lbs and he fought like crazy. The polomar knot held with no problems.

 

That's why I come here Darth.

 

Power pro is for girls, just like sit in kayaks :lol:

Yeah you know me....

 

Until today, I have successfully avoided the dark side, but the force is extremely strong with this one. To my fellow Rebels, I will miss you.

 

Its a mind trick Samurai. Be strong!

I can't. She showed me her Brown dwarf, and I sprayed gluon all over her event horizon.

Twice.