Connecting fishing line to Irons - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tootall · 08-17-2007, 08:54 PM

General question? How do you guys connect your line to your Iron (Salas 6X), do you prefer direct tie on or attaching a leader with a swivel? And does it make any difference in the line is mono or spectra? Thanks much.

Dan · 08-17-2007, 08:57 PM

straight mono is the way to go, no swivels/leaders etc. just tie straight to the jig 30-40# mono. Spectra used as a backing is a good call too, but i usually use just straight mono on jig sticks.

Dennis · 08-18-2007, 09:07 AM

I with Dan. 30-40lb mono straight to the iron. The swivel may take away the action of the jig.

taggermike · 08-18-2007, 11:05 AM

Forget the swivel. Tie direct to the iron with a knot you have confidence in. I use a San Diego knot. Uni, palomar, improved clinch, double sd will all work fine too. Mike

tootall · 08-18-2007, 11:55 AM

Thanks much for the information.

h2ofishfo · 08-18-2007, 02:39 PM

if u are going to use spectra i use 65 only.. nvr go lower else u will b losing a grip of irons

08-17-2007, 08:54 PM	#1
tootall Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 61	Connecting fishing line to Irons General question? How do you guys connect your line to your Iron (Salas 6X), do you prefer direct tie on or attaching a leader with a swivel? And does it make any difference in the line is mono or spectra? Thanks much.

08-18-2007, 09:07 AM	#3
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	I with Dan. 30-40lb mono straight to the iron. The swivel may take away the action of the jig. __________________ Hmmmm.....

08-17-2007, 08:57 PM	#2
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	straight mono is the way to go, no swivels/leaders etc. just tie straight to the jig 30-40# mono. Spectra used as a backing is a good call too, but i usually use just straight mono on jig sticks.

08-18-2007, 11:05 AM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Forget the swivel. Tie direct to the iron with a knot you have confidence in. I use a San Diego knot. Uni, palomar, improved clinch, double sd will all work fine too. Mike

08-18-2007, 11:55 AM	#5
tootall Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 61	Thanks much for the information.

08-18-2007, 02:39 PM	#6
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	if u are going to use spectra i use 65 only.. nvr go lower else u will b losing a grip of irons