Bonehead Braid

[TexExp]

I’ve been using a new braid for a few months now and I really like it. Over the years (20+) I’ve tried most every line that comes down the pike. All kinds and colors of mono, fluorocarbon, Infused mono, mono wrapped fluorocarbon, copolymers, braid… even thermally fused ‘superlines’ … always looking for that perfect balance of strength, sensitivity, low memory, limpness, abrasion resistance, knot strength and high vis. I’m not asking for much, I know. I tried them all but would eventually go back to mono… for the lesser of evils I guess. I never did like the line memory and now that I’m using braid, I’m not crazy about the stretch. I like the feel of the direct contact with the structure or the fish. Even though sometimes it is still more like an electric shock to get a thump. After crappie fishing for so many years to jump like an electric shock cracks up my tourney partner. lol So in this last TSC tournament, I had all four of my rods rigged with Bonehead Braid. I prefer very high vis, I guess you’d say, so I like the bright orange. I have used the white, yellow and green, but I fish low light and all kinds of weather. I want high vis, all the time. The white is surprisingly bright and according to biologists, yellow may be less visible in our stained water. But, if a bass will bite an A-rig with freakin 6 wires on it, crappie also don’t mind the laser orange pointer leading them to my jig. Lol I use a simple loop knot like I used on mono and cut it with clippers. I also use some kid’s Fiskar scissors ($1.50 at Target) that someone on the forum recommended. All in all I’m a happy man now. J If I fish hard all day, before the next trip I’ll cut off about 10-15’ line. Just to keep the line fresh and bright.
It’s not perfect, nothing is… but it’s got my vote for purty durn close. Give it a try, I hope you like it too.

[crappienapper]

Where might one purchase this bonehead? Anyone tried shooting docks with it?

[Mike Burke]

Interesting....I assume your useing the 20 lb / 4 lb dia. ?

Oh...now I see they have 12 lb / 2 lb dia....

[Pepop]

TexExp, I couldn't agree with you more! I put the orange on 2 & yellow on 1 just to check the difference in visibility of the 2 & the yellow is just as good a contrast to the dingy Lake Palestine water I fish & like you said, the strength & limpness & sensitivity of the line makes it "almost" perfect.

Crappienapper, you can go to Custom Bait and Tackle Tyler TX | Bonehead Tackle | We sell the best fishing bait that will help you catch more fish! & check it out.

[BoneHead Tackle]

Hey guys thanks for the nice words. I'm glad I'm putting products out that you guys are enjoying. I want to thank everyone for the orders and supporting the bonehead family and friends. We are up on texoma doing a little barn door slab slinging. Stay tuned for a fishing report!!

[gone fission]

Power pro 15# sometimes slips through jig eye, does the 12# b-power do the same?

[bfish]

150 yd is a small spool, that is a lot of backing for my linecounter trolling rods. Any plans to offer it in 300 yd plus spools?

[BoneHead Tackle]

Hey bud have never had any problems with the line slipping out of the eye. I can supply 300yard spools price will be higher.

[LBM]

Power pro 15# sometimes slips through jig eye, does the 12# b-power do the same?

I had some jigs that didn't have the jig eye completely closed where I would lose the jig with my surgeons loop still intact. Once I realized some of those particular type jigs didn't have the eye properly closed and it allowed the line to slip through the gap I would just give the jig eye a extra squeeze with the pliers before using those jigs.

Now that I mainly use cross lock snap swivels I don't need to close those jig eyes since the jig eye gap isn't open enough to let the snap swivel come out.

[TennesseeVol]

I had some jigs that didn't have the jig eye completely closed where I would lose the jig with my surgeons loop still intact. Once I realized some of those particular type jigs didn't have the eye properly closed and it allowed the line to slip through the gap I would just give the jig eye a extra squeeze with the pliers before using those jigs.

Now that I mainly use cross lock snap swivels I don't need to close those jig eyes since the jig eye gap isn't open enough to let the snap swivel come out.

Can you post a picture of you swivel and knot setup? Please..