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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Helping Each Other Out => Topic started by: robsrodnreel on May 04, 2007, 11:10:05 PM
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what pound test to you guys use to tie your striper rigs???
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For the surf I like to go a little lighter than most anglers. I use 12 - 15 lb test line and 30lb test for my leaders for bass now that the blues are in the surf I will go with a light wire leader all with sliding sinkers.
Because I hold my rod most of the time I also use a lighter sinker so I can feel it bump the bottom a little. Depending on surf conditions I start out with 2oz and work my way up to where it just about holds bottom and cut back 1oz.
I have been doing that for so many years it is a habit I can't break because it works for me.
Paul
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i tie my rigs with 30lb as well..but go with 20lb on the reel.
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I usually go out with 4 poles 2 with 12# and 2 with 15#. I guess it goes back when I was into freshwater fishing I would always bring at least one rig with ultra light line and had such a blast that it carried over to the surf.
I catch a lot but I also lose my share if the drag is not set just right.
Paul
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Hi All,
I start with 30 lb. test but I am not afraid to move down if the fish (especially tuna) are not biting.
Good luck,
Capt. Ed
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So did you catch anything in the Blitz Capt. Ed?
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Hi Paul,
No fish story ... about 100 stripers (with a few blues mixed in) between the 3 of us.
It is unlike anything I have seen before!
You will have your chance tomorrow!
Good luck,
Ed
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Can't wait t^
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By the way here is a cheap trick to take care of clear line. I use permanent markers usually red and black to color the leader. Try it it works.
Cut a slit in the felt tip and pass the leader through and voila no more clear leader.
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25 lb flourocarbon leader usually out fishes regular leaders!