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| Subject: How important is a straight and tight line? Tue May 13, 2014 7:19 pm | |
| Ok - confession time.......... mostly our fishing sessions have involved a "serious" bow in the line ..............upon retrieval (with no bite indication) bait has been "hammered" .............How important is a "tight line"? ...............and how the hell is this achieved??????????? (yours - an Ex-course fisherman used to tight lines) |
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Logger Hunter
Number of posts : 6951 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 13853 Location : Colwyn Bay
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Tue May 13, 2014 9:33 pm | |
| In order to get a tight line use gripper weights then once you've cast your line give it a few seconds for the lead to get to the bottom then tighten the line up until you have a slight bend in the rod which will give you a better indication of a bite Good luck and "tight lines" |
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Notbad ADMIN
Number of posts : 6085 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 13584 Location : Sunny Rhyl
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Tue May 13, 2014 10:22 pm | |
| On the other hand if the tide is ripping your weight out, try casting uptide and deliberately leave a big bow, the tide pushes on the line and the wires are pulled into the sand.
I favour pulley rigs used with a wire gripper, theory is the fish pulls on the bait and the pulley rig sets the hook for you as the weight resists the pull from the fish, then you pull the fish in.
A half decent Bass usually leaves you in no doubt it's on whether your line is tight or bowed, a tight line that goes slack might indicate that a very angry fish is running at you seeking revenge.
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Logger Hunter
Number of posts : 6951 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 13853 Location : Colwyn Bay
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| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Fri May 16, 2014 8:27 am | |
| - Notbad wrote:
- On the other hand if the tide is ripping your weight out, try casting uptide and deliberately leave a big bow, the tide pushes on the line and the wires are pulled into the sand.
I favour pulley rigs used with a wire gripper, theory is the fish pulls on the bait and the pulley rig sets the hook for you as the weight resists the pull from the fish, then you pull the fish in.
A half decent Bass usually leaves you in no doubt it's on whether your line is tight or bowed, a tight line that goes slack might indicate that a very angry fish is running at you seeking revenge.
thanks, yes we noticed the bass was not hanging around at all |
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Logger Hunter
Number of posts : 6951 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 13853 Location : Colwyn Bay
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Fri May 16, 2014 8:09 pm | |
| As Paul said you can have a bow in the line if the conditions demand it, just tighten your reel slightly to make the rod tip take up any loose line as its loose line we wish to avoid Sometimes aiming your rods at an angle with the wind instead of pointing directly at the sea can help too If your using a 6oz gripper and it still won't hold in the sand without releasing its grips then wrap an elestic band around the top of the wires to make it just that bit harder for it to spring open. If it still won't hold its time to go home |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Sat May 17, 2014 5:48 am | |
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Logger Hunter
Number of posts : 6951 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 13853 Location : Colwyn Bay
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Sat May 17, 2014 7:45 am | |
| Defo Mind you if its flat calm 3oz can be plenty |
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jimmyjizzmo Giant Squid Hunter
Number of posts : 274 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 4965
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Sun May 18, 2014 9:14 am | |
| Some seriously good info here for the OP I start off with a 4oz plain lead and let It have a roll around if it's too tough swap To a gripper then . Increase weight til it holds. |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Sun May 18, 2014 10:24 am | |
| Thanks everyone for the "pointers" We realise our initial tackle purchases were basic (therefore could be expanded later) Need to sort out decent rod stand too - cheap ones are far too flimsy for the North Wales coast (= winds! - Shhhh!) More importantly need to find more time to actually go fishing (not been for a month ) |
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jimmyjizzmo Giant Squid Hunter
Number of posts : 274 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 4965
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Mon May 19, 2014 12:22 am | |
| If your tripod has a hook un der the head, quarter fill a carrier bag with sand/stones and hang it from it to steady it. |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Mon May 19, 2014 7:57 pm | |
| - jimmyjizzmo wrote:
- If your tripod has a hook un der the head, quarter fill a carrier
bag with sand/stones and hang it from it to steady it. ..................errr no its just a cheap one! I will be getting a decent one soon..... ...............Shakespear maybe?????????????? |
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Logger Hunter
Number of posts : 6951 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 13853 Location : Colwyn Bay
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Mon May 19, 2014 9:05 pm | |
| Nothing wrong with cheapy ones to get you started Just put the carrier bag handles over the rod rest bars Simples Ade (codcatcher) uses a trio of metal poles which are fixed together with a wing nut, its done him 20 odd years and hasn't cost a penny and he'll out fish most people I know |
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Notbad ADMIN
Number of posts : 6085 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 13584 Location : Sunny Rhyl
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Mon May 19, 2014 9:20 pm | |
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Logger Hunter
Number of posts : 6951 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 13853 Location : Colwyn Bay
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Tue May 20, 2014 7:43 pm | |
| - DunkAndShirl wrote:
putting a bigger lead on will increase distance anyway! Not necessarily Its a mine field I tell you |
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Notbad ADMIN
Number of posts : 6085 SunnyRhyl-O-Meter : 13584 Location : Sunny Rhyl
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Tue May 20, 2014 8:51 pm | |
| 25lb line is thicker than 15lb so more air drag casting and more for the tide to push on, Which takes you back to your bow problem and the lead moving, 15lb is typically used on local fairly snag free beaches but use a shockleader between the rig and the main line or it will end in tears .
In case you've not realised yet, sea fishing can seriously damage your wealth.
Happy shopping! |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: How important is a straight and tight line? Wed May 21, 2014 6:34 pm | |
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