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Old 01-25-2011, 11:33 AM   #1
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Went from the launch at 8am didn,t seem like as much bait around as lately. couple of sandies on the dropper and two breakoffs in the kelp on something MUCH bigger. good weather good day out unfortunately not too much to tell but one question. how much leader do people tend to run after the spectra? I had about ten yards of mono attached to my spectra but after the breakoffs im thinking of shortening to no more than six feet of floro. any ideas?opinions? thanks a lot in advance
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Old 01-25-2011, 11:44 AM   #2
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We use about 4 feet. We figure any more and you defeat the purpose of the spectre. We bring along extra leader line for cutoffs (usually by barries), frays and what not.
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Old 01-25-2011, 02:47 PM   #3
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where did it break? at your mono to spectra connection? If so learn a better Knot and/or use a swivel... or You may be pulling too hard... that is, if it was even a fish you broke off.... more than likely you were stuck on kelp. Or use stronger mono... 40 lb min.

USE the spectra to cut the kelp: After hooking a fish it will take a good run and tie up in the kelp... if its an actual fish and gets wrapped up, there are a few ways to use the spectra to cut the kelp and free your trophy... once you are pretty sure you're stuck in the kelp put your reel into free spool and let the fish run again... the spectra will cut the kelp.... if it wraps up again... repeat. This will work most times... and you will know its a snag if it doesnt run anywhere if you throw it into free spool... if you don't feel any head shakes its a snag... break if off and move on.

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