Carolina rig (sliding egg sinker) & Spectra ?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

-scallywag- · 02-08-2010, 02:10 PM

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for fishing a sliding egg sinker with spectra, I use #65 and #80 powerpro but the egg sinkers always fray the spectra at the barrel swivel. I have tried using small round files and a mag glass to try and clear out any burrs on the sinkers but I still have the fraying problem. Other than retieing religiously or using mono is there anything else I can do to prevent the fraying?

dorado50 · 02-08-2010, 02:46 PM

Try using plastic bead(s) above the barrel swivel.....

FISHIONADO · 02-08-2010, 02:59 PM

I use a flourescent bead, works great.

Adam12 · 02-08-2010, 03:06 PM

Try a drop of Krazy Glue on the knot.

PescadorPete · 02-08-2010, 03:19 PM

I use either a glass bead pulled tight against the swivel with the spectra knot pulled into the bead to protect it or a Carolina keeper slipped just above the knot.

-scallywag- · 02-08-2010, 04:20 PM

cool, thanks guys....and to think, i was gonna try to make a necklace with all those cool beads at squidco

j mo · 02-10-2010, 10:21 AM

w the carolina keeper. A little more versatile than a bead....

dsafety · 02-10-2010, 11:00 AM

There is a type of egg sinker that has a slit in the side and a plastic insert that you twist to lock in the sinker on the line. This makes it easy to add and remove sinkers without retying hooks.

I bet the plastic piece has a similar effect as the beads in terms of protecting the line.

Bob

Dan · 02-10-2010, 02:05 PM

....and retie every couple of bait changes.

Willy · 02-10-2010, 02:21 PM

Hey J mo,

Is that 2 separate rigs in that picture, or are you putting that egg sinker between the hook and the hoochie?

Just curious,

Willy

cioppino · 02-10-2010, 02:32 PM

This is what I like to use instead of an egg sinker. It slides great and never damages the spectra or knot. I like being able to easily remove the sinker when I want to fish the surface, need to change to a heavier sinker, or when I am done fishing there is no sinker banging against my rod while driving.

I found these at Squidco. Not sure who else might have them.

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dmrides · 02-10-2010, 06:33 PM

I found the slider connectors cioppino is referring to at Sport Chalet also. Their versatility is great; it is nice to be able to take the sinkers off going in and out of the surf and in the car, for fly-lining, changing weights, etc.

Jax Yak · 02-10-2010, 08:18 PM

I use the sliders also but add a red bead at the knot.

Quilted Germ · 02-10-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willy

Hey J mo,

Is that 2 separate rigs in that picture, or are you putting that egg sinker between the hook and the hoochie?

Just curious,

Willy

Jmo - same question....that's one crazy looking setup.....what have you caught with that setup? Thanks for helping out a noob....

j mo · 02-11-2010, 11:40 AM

Gregg, I caught your MOMMA on a slow troll

......

Just an illustration of the carolina keepers versatility; and by the way the hoochie is an effective lure, just ask, well, your momma

See ya this weekend yadoosh!

Quilted Germ · 02-11-2010, 12:42 PM

So what you're sayin' is that you haven't used that setup? Makes your post that much more intriguing.....thanks for nothing....

j mo · 02-11-2010, 01:18 PM

ps- ill go easy on her

-scallywag- · 02-11-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j mo

See ya this weekend yadoosh!

Save your gas and time, you both know there are NO FISH IN LJ!!!

02-08-2010, 02:10 PM	#1
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	Carolina rig (sliding egg sinker) & Spectra ?? Does anyone have any tips or tricks for fishing a sliding egg sinker with spectra, I use #65 and #80 powerpro but the egg sinkers always fray the spectra at the barrel swivel. I have tried using small round files and a mag glass to try and clear out any burrs on the sinkers but I still have the fraying problem. Other than retieing religiously or using mono is there anything else I can do to prevent the fraying?

02-11-2010, 11:40 AM	#15
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Gregg, I caught your MOMMA on a slow troll...... Just an illustration of the carolina keepers versatility; and by the way the hoochie is an effective lure, just ask, well, your momma See ya this weekend yadoosh!

02-11-2010, 12:42 PM	#16
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	So what you're sayin' is that you haven't used that setup? Makes your post that much more intriguing.....thanks for nothing.... __________________ Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. - Ronald Reagan

02-08-2010, 02:46 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Try using plastic bead(s) above the barrel swivel.....

02-08-2010, 02:59 PM	#3
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I use a flourescent bead, works great.

02-08-2010, 03:06 PM	#4
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	Try a drop of Krazy Glue on the knot.

02-08-2010, 03:19 PM	#5
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	I use either a glass bead pulled tight against the swivel with the spectra knot pulled into the bead to protect it or a Carolina keeper slipped just above the knot.

02-08-2010, 04:20 PM	#6
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	cool, thanks guys....and to think, i was gonna try to make a necklace with all those cool beads at squidco

02-10-2010, 11:00 AM	#8
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	There is a type of egg sinker that has a slit in the side and a plastic insert that you twist to lock in the sinker on the line. This makes it easy to add and remove sinkers without retying hooks. I bet the plastic piece has a similar effect as the beads in terms of protecting the line. Bob

02-10-2010, 02:05 PM	#9
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	....and retie every couple of bait changes.

02-10-2010, 02:21 PM	#10
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	Hey J mo, Is that 2 separate rigs in that picture, or are you putting that egg sinker between the hook and the hoochie? Just curious, Willy

02-10-2010, 02:32 PM	#11
cioppino Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: La Jolla Posts: 94	This is what I like to use instead of an egg sinker. It slides great and never damages the spectra or knot. I like being able to easily remove the sinker when I want to fish the surface, need to change to a heavier sinker, or when I am done fishing there is no sinker banging against my rod while driving. I found these at Squidco. Not sure who else might have them. DSC00106.JPG

02-10-2010, 06:33 PM	#12
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I found the slider connectors cioppino is referring to at Sport Chalet also. Their versatility is great; it is nice to be able to take the sinkers off going in and out of the surf and in the car, for fly-lining, changing weights, etc.

02-10-2010, 08:18 PM	#13
Jax Yak Junior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 21	I use the sliders also but add a red bead at the knot.

02-11-2010, 01:18 PM	#17
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	ps- ill go easy on her