jig Q.

PJIII · 02-01-2012, 07:09 AM

Just wondering if you can tie knife jigs staight on your main line or do you need a leader? I use heavy braid if that makes a difference.

amarcafina · 02-01-2012, 09:18 AM

I all ways use a leader 3' or so . You'll tangle less .

Trophyhusband · 02-01-2012, 04:04 PM

I use a pretty long leader for a couple reasons. If the fish makes to structure the heavy mono leader will stand up to abrasion better. I can also just cut off the jig and tie another one on fairly quickly. This can be done a few times before the leader gets too short. I've also found the the bottom couple feet get scuffed up and I can just cut it off and quickly retie. I'm pretty new to this so take that into account when reading my suggestions though.

lobsterman · 02-01-2012, 04:09 PM

I always use a mono leader from 6' to 12' depending on how ambitious I am. It also saves time when you get nicks in your leader and you don't have to tie another, just snip a piece and retie jig.

lastcast · 02-01-2012, 04:50 PM

Instead of retieing jigs, just remove the solid ring and put it on the next jig. No retieing needed. Ive tried it everyway I could think of. I think the mono lets the jig work better and as said, no knots/tangles in the braid. Tried it with 7 strand also when the Kings were around. Had bites but not as many and after a short while it tries to coil up on you.

Trophyhusband · 02-01-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lastcast

Instead of retieing jigs, just remove the solid ring and put it on the next jig. No retieing needed. Ive tried it everyway I could think of. I think the mono lets the jig work better and as said, no knots/tangles in the braid. Tried it with 7 strand also when the Kings were around. Had bites but not as many and after a short while it tries to coil up on you.

I agree on the mono. I have a love/hate relationship with braid. I love it for so many reasons, but damn it tangles easy and can be a pain.

When you say "solid ring", do you mean the split ring?

PJIII · 02-01-2012, 06:50 PM

I figured I needed a leader. The problem I am having is: I would consider my self a good knot tier with smaller diamter line but heavy mono is kicking my butt!!! I guess if I crimped the line it would take away some of the action?

lastcast · 02-01-2012, 06:55 PM

No. You should have a solid ring (welded) which you tie your main line and assist hook on, thats why most of the assists have a loop. Then split ring the solid ring to the jig. That way the fish will just be pulling on the solid ring.

lobsterman · 02-01-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJIII

I figured I needed a leader. The problem I am having is: I would consider my self a good knot tier with smaller diamter line but heavy mono is kicking my butt!!! I guess if I crimped the line it would take away some of the action?

Double your braid with a spider hitch and then tie you leader to it with an improved albright. Which is finished up with a 3 turn uni.

lastcast · 02-01-2012, 06:58 PM

PJ, take the solid ring off and just tie a palomar knot.
http://www.netknots.com/html/palomar_knot.html

My bad, I thought you were talking on the jig.

02-01-2012, 07:09 AM	#1
PJIII Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denham Springs, Louisiana. but have a condo in Perdido Key Posts: 20	jig Q. Just wondering if you can tie knife jigs staight on your main line or do you need a leader? I use heavy braid if that makes a difference.

02-01-2012, 09:18 AM	#2
amarcafina Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange Beach , Randolph AL. Posts: 863	I all ways use a leader 3' or so . You'll tangle less . __________________ \ Condo in Orange Beach with Boatslip and ramp For Sale or Rent !

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02-01-2012, 04:50 PM	#5
lastcast Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lillian,Al Posts: 2,242	Instead of retieing jigs, just remove the solid ring and put it on the next jig. No retieing needed. Ive tried it everyway I could think of. I think the mono lets the jig work better and as said, no knots/tangles in the braid. Tried it with 7 strand also when the Kings were around. Had bites but not as many and after a short while it tries to coil up on you. __________________

02-01-2012, 06:55 PM	#8
lastcast Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lillian,Al Posts: 2,242	No. You should have a solid ring (welded) which you tie your main line and assist hook on, thats why most of the assists have a loop. Then split ring the solid ring to the jig. That way the fish will just be pulling on the solid ring. __________________ Last edited by lastcast; 02-01-2012 at 07:04 PM.

02-01-2012, 04:04 PM	#3
Trophyhusband Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 652	I use a pretty long leader for a couple reasons. If the fish makes to structure the heavy mono leader will stand up to abrasion better. I can also just cut off the jig and tie another one on fairly quickly. This can be done a few times before the leader gets too short. I've also found the the bottom couple feet get scuffed up and I can just cut it off and quickly retie. I'm pretty new to this so take that into account when reading my suggestions though.

02-01-2012, 06:50 PM	#7
PJIII Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denham Springs, Louisiana. but have a condo in Perdido Key Posts: 20	I figured I needed a leader. The problem I am having is: I would consider my self a good knot tier with smaller diamter line but heavy mono is kicking my butt!!! I guess if I crimped the line it would take away some of the action?

02-01-2012, 06:58 PM	#10
lastcast Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lillian,Al Posts: 2,242	PJ, take the solid ring off and just tie a palomar knot. http://www.netknots.com/html/palomar_knot.html My bad, I thought you were talking on the jig. __________________

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