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Old 10-13-2017, 09:44 AM
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Default hi viz braid for surf casting ?

I just spooled up with the yellow 30lb braid. In the past i have always used the low viz green...but I can see shit anymore (don't get old). anyway i'm hoping with a 3 foot flouro leader it wont spook the fish?
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Old 10-13-2017, 10:21 AM
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Default Re: hi viz braid for surf casting ?

Why only three feet of floro leader?

I do two rod lengths generally. Abrasion on the line while casting is way down. And less likely to spook the fish 15-16 feet away. BUT..... Need a smooth joining not as it runs through the guides with every cast to keep the distance up when you cast.

And if you get a bite off or a break off - you likely still have enough leader/shock line left and no tying pain in the a*s knots in the wind. Just my thoughts.

I also feel your pain seeing tiny stuff as you age. LOL
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Old 10-13-2017, 10:35 AM
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Default Re: hi viz braid for surf casting ?

Good info.
I use about an arms length or a tad more of flouro and join it to a barrel swivel with braid on the end of that.
It's hard for me to launch with longer leader due to the swivel getting stuck in the guides.
Do you have a preferred method of joining the flouro and braid together? Would that make it as strong as using a barrel swivel or stronger?

Thanks
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Old 10-13-2017, 10:42 AM
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Default Re: hi viz braid for surf casting ?

I've tied the mono-braid with knots. Don't know anyone who uses a swivel. It's a good idea. But cuts cast smoothness.

Why not a swivel at the bitter end of the flouro leader?

I like the longer leader when casting because I still have a few wraps on the reel when launching. That I THINK gives it a little more spring and does not stress the joining knot since your trigger finger is on the leader when letting it rip. I like it that both casting and conventional reels.

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Good info.
I use about an arms length or a tad more of flouro and join it to a barrel swivel with braid on the end of that.
It's hard for me to launch with longer leader due to the swivel getting stuck in the guides.
Do you have a preferred method of joining the flouro and braid together? Would that make it as strong as using a barrel swivel or stronger?

Thanks
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Default Re: hi viz braid for surf casting ?

My father has been fishing yellow or white power pro for years. I fish green and there has been no difference in production of one or the other. We fish with a 36 to 40 inch flouro leader.
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Old 10-13-2017, 11:11 AM
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Good info.
I use about an arms length or a tad more of flouro and join it to a barrel swivel with braid on the end of that.
It's hard for me to launch with longer leader due to the swivel getting stuck in the guides.
Do you have a preferred method of joining the flouro and braid together? Would that make it as strong as using a barrel swivel or stronger?

Thanks
I use an Albright knot or Double Uni knot to make the braid to mono connection.
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Old 10-13-2017, 11:18 AM
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My father has been fishing yellow or white power pro for years. I fish green and there has been no difference in production of one or the other. We fish with a 36 to 40 inch flouro leader.
thanks that is what i"m looking for....

but I do it Capt Franks way on all my freshwater rods....so maybe ill do it that way for surf.

the knot i use is an overhand knot about 5 times..works great and easy to tie.
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Old 10-13-2017, 04:39 PM
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Default Re: hi viz braid for surf casting ?

I have always use a line to line uni knot. learned it 20 years back from a tarpon guide I knew in florida. holds up well and I use it fresh or salt. recently my buddy showed me a more streamlined knot for joining mono and braid but the name escapes me, ill ask and repost. maybe its me but i believe the less metal, aside from the hook lol, the better. just an opinion. btw leader material is seagar invis-x
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Default Re: hi viz braid for surf casting ?

The Alberto knot is my go to knot for joining braid to mono. Very simple to tie and a much smaller profile then the uni to uni so it passes through you rod guides better.

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Old 10-14-2017, 08:08 AM
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Default Re: hi viz braid for surf casting ?

I start off with a FG Knot which I tie at home.... you can't beat the slim profile to go right through the guides..... seems difficult at first, but the more you tie them the quicker you get at it, and Super Strong.....and if I have to re-tie another leader on the spot I'll use an Alberto knot which is quick, strong and still a thin profile.
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