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hunter9
03-30-2007, 07:50 PM
I am so devastated. Today I hooked a giant, it had to have been 10+ pounds. I saw the fish inside a over hanging bush, she was atleast 30 inches long. She took my bait and dragged it to the bottom of the lake. Then she hung and stripped the line on some branches. I could see her about eight feet below,when she turned to her side she look a milk jug.Then she broke my line. I feel like this is one of the most dissapointing days i ever had fishing. Atleast I managed to pull out a 4 pounder, which I released.
Super Fluke
03-30-2007, 08:17 PM
Don't even tell me, you were at lake oswego.
hunter9
03-30-2007, 08:43 PM
Don't even tell me, you were at lake oswego.
i was some where else. Going back with heavier line when i have a chance. maybe 20lb fireline.lol. that should haul them fat girls out the bush. Maybe i will buy one of those fat lamiglas bass rods.
Super Fluke
03-30-2007, 08:59 PM
Try floro clear p-line. Tough stuff.20lb nothing less.
Dave Smith
03-30-2007, 09:02 PM
hunter9: If you are using anything less than 20lb mono and not changing your line before each trip, it's not a matter of IF you are going to break a big fish off, it's just a question of how many.
Super Fluke
03-30-2007, 09:15 PM
Hunter9 stay clear of the polomar knots, they tend to break.Good luck!
bassin'87
03-30-2007, 11:24 PM
Palomar is what i have used for a long time and it's worked great most the time but still whenever i set the hook and snap the knot i just think of how big that fish could have been. Have you guys heard anything on the double palomar i saw it on tv the other day and was thinking of trying it out?
haulin'bass
03-30-2007, 11:33 PM
hey if you are looking for a lamiglas rod that is custom and about the same price as in the store contact Jay Johnstone at www.wraptor.org
Knot in leader
03-31-2007, 03:44 AM
It's better to have hooked and lost than to never hooked at all :)
Super Fluke
03-31-2007, 06:15 AM
Bassin 87,Palomar is a great knot or double palomar for braids it's the only way to go.Mono on the other hand, I would still stay away from using it.It seems we have better results with clinch knots,we tie and inspect all of our grear the night before.Take the time to retie you never can tell on the next cast you may hook THE ONE!!!!!!! Go big ,fish big,catch big,Fluke
bpm2000
03-31-2007, 10:58 AM
It's better to have hooked and lost than to never hooked at all :)
hear, hear - leave some of the pigs for us! it seems thats all you are catching these days!:jester:
hunter9
03-31-2007, 11:48 AM
hear, hear - leave some of the pigs for us! it seems thats all you are catching these days!:jester:
All i gotta say is the bigger the bait the bigger the fish. people look at me like im nuts when they see what i use.lol
bassnbass
03-31-2007, 12:07 PM
The guides on your rod may have some hidden nicks that weaken your line. you can check by rubbing a cotton ball around and inside your guides, and then sand and polish any rough areas.
Bad Wood 75
03-31-2007, 12:16 PM
hey if you are looking for a lamiglas rod that is custom and about the same price as in the store contact Jay Johnstone at www.wraptor.org (http://www.wraptor.org)
I got one of these pole from my girlfriends stepfather and this pole kicks bass... its thye most sensitive pole I have ever had and it is absolutely beautiful. They do a great job with their wraps. I caught a 11 pound trout out of Hagg with it and hooked into some nice steelhead with it. I caught a 3 pound bass off of it but I havent managed to hit anything bigger...YET.
Kris
Mr. Sturgeon14
03-31-2007, 02:53 PM
I am so devastated. Today I hooked a giant, it had to have been 10+ pounds. I saw the fish inside a over hanging bush, she was atleast 30 inches long. She took my bait and dragged it to the bottom of the lake. Then she hung and stripped the line on some branches. I could see her about eight feet below,when she turned to her side she look a milk jug.Then she broke my line. I feel like this is one of the most dissapointing days i ever had fishing. Atleast I managed to pull out a 4 pounder, which I released.
were you where this pic was taken?
bassnbass
03-31-2007, 02:54 PM
Hunter! can you pls share where about do you fish or lost that LM? or you could PM me for direction, any info greatly appreciated...
Super Fluke
03-31-2007, 02:59 PM
Hunter! can you pls share where about do you fish or lost that LM? or you could PM me for direction, any info greatly appreciated...
:yeahthat:
MattPark
03-31-2007, 05:34 PM
Man, I have a hard time believing a Palomar knot combined with mono is at fault here. That's all I ever used with mono for sturgeon, including oversize, 25 lb line. I've never seen anything close to a knot failure with it. Come to think of it, that's all I use with mono (except on hooks).
I'd look elsewhere for the failure.
Dave Smith
03-31-2007, 09:51 PM
Matt: I have never broken a palomar, either. Ten bucks says it was too light of line and fished too many times. Dave
Hunt'nFish
04-02-2007, 10:37 AM
Sorry to hear about the lose.
I can't believe how big of line you guys use. Heck 8lb maxima is all I've ever used for steelhead and 14lb for walleye on the troll. But hey these are just little 10lb steelies.
Shoot Dave, I have 25lb P-Line on my Tuna casters! :laugh:
Can't say I've ever lost a fish due to line breakage...and that is with a std cinch knot. (slack is always my enemy) More likely you didn't wet your knot and burned the line tightening it or it was frayed.
The palomor is even a stronger knot.
Hunt'nFish