Damned67
22-05-2008, 09:57 PM
So, I just went and bought a cheap soft plastics rod. After everything I've read about braid, and never trying it, coupled with the fact that it was on sale, I also bought a spool of 10lb Fireline. To top it all off, I also bought some 12lb fluorocarbon for a leader. I've never in my life used anything other than mono, so this is all new to me.
OK, so I don't expect my fishing to get any better, let's face it, the fish aren't going to sit there and say "Hey, he's got some nice line there, I think I might insert his hook into my mouth". I just thought I'd give it a try to see what all the fuss is about.
Anyway, my primary goal is to throw some SP's and small hard bodies about, but my question comes down to when I just want to sit there and toss some bait on the end of the line. Sometimes it's just nice to sit there in the canoe, out on the water, and contemplate my navel.
Here's my question/s: I almost always rig my (bait) lines with a running sinker above a swivel, then leader to a hook. How does this work with braid? In my inexperienced eyes, I would think that the play in the swivel would (almost) defeat the point of using braid ?? Do I just use a solid ring? Does the play in the swivel make any difference? Or should I be looking at a completely different 'rig'? Am I thinking too much about this? Should I just stick to playing with my car? Who needs a beer?
Cheers!
OK, so I don't expect my fishing to get any better, let's face it, the fish aren't going to sit there and say "Hey, he's got some nice line there, I think I might insert his hook into my mouth". I just thought I'd give it a try to see what all the fuss is about.
Anyway, my primary goal is to throw some SP's and small hard bodies about, but my question comes down to when I just want to sit there and toss some bait on the end of the line. Sometimes it's just nice to sit there in the canoe, out on the water, and contemplate my navel.
Here's my question/s: I almost always rig my (bait) lines with a running sinker above a swivel, then leader to a hook. How does this work with braid? In my inexperienced eyes, I would think that the play in the swivel would (almost) defeat the point of using braid ?? Do I just use a solid ring? Does the play in the swivel make any difference? Or should I be looking at a completely different 'rig'? Am I thinking too much about this? Should I just stick to playing with my car? Who needs a beer?
Cheers!