I am using 50lb PP and want to connect it to 60 lb leader but I am concerned that my first trip will be shot if my knots fail from using one that should be used inshore vice offshore.
I read a lot of the posts about jigging but nothing to address my "laziness" with tieing different setups for different situations. So I have a bimini on the PP but wanted to hear from the group what would be best to use as a pseudo jack of all trades knot to tie the leader on. I would like to be able to use my rod to toss some pitch baits to some bobos or mahi or cast to a cobia should we encounter one while we're on our way out to the spots.
I have tied the sebile knot and find it pretty easy to do and I tried the albright but when test casting that one outside with a 2 oz weight, it would hang in the guides. I've also heard about the windon (sp?) leaders but for the occasional fishing, i think I could do something more cost effective. I am not looking to cast a country mile but still would like to keep tackle changes down a bit until I can get me a setup dedicated to those different situations.
We're not looking at going for supersize reef donkeys or any tuna so some bottom jigging and butterflying for the average grouper and AJs are our targets.
I have a Penn 560 Slammer on a Trevala 6'6" TVS MH rod if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance for your help!!
Jeremy
I read a lot of the posts about jigging but nothing to address my "laziness" with tieing different setups for different situations. So I have a bimini on the PP but wanted to hear from the group what would be best to use as a pseudo jack of all trades knot to tie the leader on. I would like to be able to use my rod to toss some pitch baits to some bobos or mahi or cast to a cobia should we encounter one while we're on our way out to the spots.
I have tied the sebile knot and find it pretty easy to do and I tried the albright but when test casting that one outside with a 2 oz weight, it would hang in the guides. I've also heard about the windon (sp?) leaders but for the occasional fishing, i think I could do something more cost effective. I am not looking to cast a country mile but still would like to keep tackle changes down a bit until I can get me a setup dedicated to those different situations.
We're not looking at going for supersize reef donkeys or any tuna so some bottom jigging and butterflying for the average grouper and AJs are our targets.
I have a Penn 560 Slammer on a Trevala 6'6" TVS MH rod if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance for your help!!
Jeremy