I need some jigging help!! - Page 4

Chris V · 10-30-2009, 04:56 PM

I used to use a lot of those "whip" type knots like the PR or midnight knot but don't anymore cause of the time it takes. If you are prerigging than why not but on a rocking boat it just doesn't pan out.

Eastern Tackle · 10-30-2009, 05:14 PM

If I am gunning for big fish, trophy fish, then its windon's only. Bimini to the windon.

If I'm just out for a session and I need to do a quick knot, I have had great sucess with both the slim beauty and the SIG knot. I can tie either one quickly on a boat.

When making braid to leader connections, testing soooooo important. With a hand scale!!!

Tie you knots then put them to the test. It just takes an evening. Sometimes you have to make adjustments in knot to get it to test out. What I look for is one that will bottom out a 50lb hand scale everytime using 80lb braid and 100lb leader.

I usually only fish about 20lbs of drag, so that minimum strength is 2.5 times what I'm fishing.

Ultimately....the right knot is the one that you can tie quickly and easily on a boat that meets the test.

firerave · 11-10-2009, 11:41 AM

Sounds like you are fishing with to much drag. Loosen the drag and enjoy the fight.

10-30-2009, 04:56 PM	#31
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,542	RE: I need some jigging help!! I used to use a lot of those "whip" type knots like the PR or midnight knot but don't anymore cause of the time it takes. If you are prerigging than why not but on a rocking boat it just doesn't pan out. __________________

10-30-2009, 05:14 PM	#32
Eastern Tackle Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: GA Posts: 454	RE: I need some jigging help!! If I am gunning for big fish, trophy fish, then its windon's only. Bimini to the windon. If I'm just out for a session and I need to do a quick knot, I have had great sucess with both the slim beauty and the SIG knot. I can tie either one quickly on a boat. When making braid to leader connections, testing soooooo important. With a hand scale!!! Tie you knots then put them to the test. It just takes an evening. Sometimes you have to make adjustments in knot to get it to test out. What I look for is one that will bottom out a 50lb hand scale everytime using 80lb braid and 100lb leader. I usually only fish about 20lbs of drag, so that minimum strength is 2.5 times what I'm fishing. Ultimately....the right knot is the one that you can tie quickly and easily on a boat that meets the test. __________________ Find me on Facebook

11-10-2009, 11:41 AM	#33
firerave Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	RE: I need some jigging help!! Sounds like you are fishing with to much drag. Loosen the drag and enjoy the fight.

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