24-04-2008, 05:34 AM
[quote name='DrCiro' post='10744' date='Apr 24 2008, 02:41 AM']I am using light (6 lb test) line from the weight up to the bottom jig. (I like using three way swivels to tie the lures to the main line).
Since the ejaculating squid send the line spinning I figured it would be a good way to avoid twists. Since what is on the bottom is the weight, I am guessing that most of the time it is the weight that is getting snarled up, and having a fuse to the weight in the form of a 6 lb test line would guarantee my 14 lb test, tied lures will make the cut, at least some of the time.
I guess another strategy would be to step up the lines test as you go up so if a bottom lure is stuck you risk less of losing the ones above that are tied to higher line strength.
I am thinking too much.
Have fun above all.
And tentacle Wrestler, you owe me a guinness for coming up with your username.
DrC[/quote]
Wow 6lb test huh? I'd never go that light. I don't ever worry about losing jigs b/c it's never happened to me. I like having the thicker line on so i can hoist them over the rails quickly. I never fish total bottom either. Ive had all my luck fishing either a few ft. below the surface or a few feet above the bottom. If you don't let your weight sit on the bottom, the chances of losing a jig are VERY low. I bet it is fun to catch them on light line though.
Since the ejaculating squid send the line spinning I figured it would be a good way to avoid twists. Since what is on the bottom is the weight, I am guessing that most of the time it is the weight that is getting snarled up, and having a fuse to the weight in the form of a 6 lb test line would guarantee my 14 lb test, tied lures will make the cut, at least some of the time.
I guess another strategy would be to step up the lines test as you go up so if a bottom lure is stuck you risk less of losing the ones above that are tied to higher line strength.
I am thinking too much.
Have fun above all.
And tentacle Wrestler, you owe me a guinness for coming up with your username.
DrC[/quote]
Wow 6lb test huh? I'd never go that light. I don't ever worry about losing jigs b/c it's never happened to me. I like having the thicker line on so i can hoist them over the rails quickly. I never fish total bottom either. Ive had all my luck fishing either a few ft. below the surface or a few feet above the bottom. If you don't let your weight sit on the bottom, the chances of losing a jig are VERY low. I bet it is fun to catch them on light line though.
Squid: The other other OTHER white meat