Thread: JDM lines relating to panfish

Originally Posted by Gillfishn

What's the best knot to use with PE to Shock leader?

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Everybody has their favorite knot. My favorite is the one I can tie with ease....LOL. Years ago when I fished NanoFil for 18 months straight I started using the 3 turn surgeons knot. It worked out very well and I have stuck with it ever since. While there may be knots that can go through our micro guides easier I don't know of a knot that is easier to tie...at least for an aging man with fumbly fingers. I have lost count of 20 plus inch Smallies I have caught with this knot...so knot strength has not been an issue.

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The 3 turn surgeons is what I use...I wondered how well it will work with PE

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Originally Posted by Gillfishn

The 3 turn surgeons is what I use...I wondered how well it will work with PE

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I was using the FG knot to attach 3-lb PE to 3-lb FC but after having it slip a little and it not being a fast knot to tie, I also stating using the 3 turn surgeon knot for the PE to FC. It holds well and the leader more often breaks than the knot.


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Well, I didn't know 3 turn surgeon's knot would work too. I'll have to try it. I'm still adjusting to using reading glasses. These thin lines and micro guides are hard to see now, hah.

-Jaime

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Regular Alberto for me. I've gotten fast at tying it, even in the boat. Reading glasses do help!

For those who may be interested. I spooled up the new Luvias 2000 with the Troutist Meister 4# test line I purchased from Chris. I also spooled up the Ballistic FW 1000 with the Unitika 3# test PE. Using the Major Craft Fine Tail as a test rod I put on a 1/64 TM jig head with TM body and went to work casting for distance. First the Troutist Meister line is just simply amazing with the low diameter. I was able to consistently cast the TM 45 feet with that line. In my opinion that is pretty darn good for a nylon 4# test line. The next test I was not so impressed...or should I say I was hoping for better results. Casting the Unitika 3# PE I got 50 feet. The only braid that has ever impressed me with casting distance was NanoFil....of course I no longer use it. The distance is certainly acceptable but I have constantly heard from folks who fish braid all the time that it always outcasts mono. I have never found that to be the case except with NanoFil. I can cast the Troutist Meister 3# test further than the Unitika PE. Was wondering if any who have these lines have done any distance testing.

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On the water testing? Back yard testing? Would wet lines vs dry lines make a difference? I like the Braid, will choose it 2:1 over mono for most applications. 1/48 -1/32-1/24 seems to be my preferred weight range for cast and retrieve, and braid seems to be my favorite for these weights. For 1/64 I like the Red Eye 2.3lb. Ajing Master Ester, can detect a bite better, but I am always fishing shallow water with that light weight jig plastic combination. From a boat, casting distances are not as relevant for 90% of my applications, if I am too far away to reach a target, I just move a little closer. Water clarity and spooky fish is hardly an issue, however with that being said, one of these days I may fish on Norris Lake, a clear deep water lake that has a great population of Shellcracker. May change my tune then.

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

On the water testing? Back yard testing? Would wet lines vs dry lines make a difference? I like the Braid, will choose it 2:1 over mono for most applications. 1/48 -1/32-1/24 seems to be my preferred weight range for cast and retrieve, and braid seems to be my favorite for these weights. For 1/64 I like the Red Eye 2.3lb. Ajing Master Ester, can detect a bite better, but I am always fishing shallow water with that light weight jig plastic combination. From a boat, casting distances are not as relevant for 90% of my applications, if I am too far away to reach a target, I just move a little closer. Water clarity and spooky fish is hardly an issue, however with that being said, one of these days I may fish on Norris Lake, a clear deep water lake that has a great population of Shellcracker. May change my tune then.

I was in the back just wanting to see how each line cast. Both cast just fine....I have no issues with the distance for either one. I am sure I will use braid more later in the spring. Funny how I fished with it for a constant 18 months straight and then quit completely. I much prefer the nylon when knowing I’ll be getting into big fish. As you know ester is my number one preference but I’m a firm believer an UL angler is in need of ester....PE......nylon and FC. I have a trout trip coming in a month out on the Little Red. I’ll have all lines with me except the FC. I’m fine catching the 12-14 inch fish but I’m sure my nephew will want to go try for some trophy areas and I’ll be forced to switch from the ester to the nylon. I’ve hooked into a few of those out there and ester is just not the line to get into those in the current.

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