CJ WATER TEMPS AND FISHING THREAD!

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I use to read the testing done by Paulus and others...their testing is a good reference because of the games manufacturers play.
Lines labeled "Class Strength" are manufactured to break EXACTLY at the printed weight for competition and Record fishing...Lines labeled "Test" are manufactured to break at the MINIMUM printed on the package.
Companies continue to use "Pound Test" because that's how Mono was always marketed and they can confuse fishermen with the different tactics they use....the proper way of labeling braid or Superlines would be in the correct diameter of Mono and Class Strength...Pure Fishing continues to market their lines at a smaller "Test" even though their lines need to be in a much larger diameter class....Of Course, there is no upside to Pure Fishing to advertise their lines correctly...they want to tout that our lines break at a higher test but they don't want to put that line in the proper categories because of all the other drawbacks their lines have. Why would Pure Fishing market a 10lb Fireline, that is a little larger than a 20lb pound braid, and both break close to the same "Test"...because that is the only thing that their line has going for it....it is stiff, does not cast as far, digs into itself because it is flat, etc, etc, etc.
As I said before, Smackdown is the best overall braid that I have used so far, and it seems that it is rated just about right as a "Class Strength" line....but that's just my opinion!

Oh, and to improve on your superline knots, start a Palomar knot but wrap it twice through the eye, then finish the Palomar...it also cushions and improves knot strength...and it has been tested too!

Have you tried Bone Head Tackle B-Power braid ? Its is really good. Welcome to [BoneHead Tackle] -

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Have you tried Bone Head Tackle B-Power braid ? Its is really good. Welcome to [BoneHead Tackle] -

Yes I have, the old 4 strand and the 8 strand, I know they are a sponsor and people like them, so I won't comment....I just ordered some high-end German manufactured line to trial, along with some New Aussie braid.
I think when you get to this level price is the only real difference!

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Braid is beginning to be another tricky proposition....Dacron, Spectra, and micro Dyneema were only made by chemical companies...there are different grades, resulting in different costs of the actual braid...then you have different companies that "Braid" the Braid or fused it, and then you have the sellers...some companies actually braid and sell the product as their own. Some companies are just selling an unknown commodity.
China has jumped into the market like anything else and is screwing up the entire industry...they are making inferior stocks of fibers, making inferior braid, and selling as their own branded line, line for other braid makers, AND FAKE KNOCKOFF line, such as Fireline and Power Pro that have severe quality issues.
Cheap line now, may not be the bargain it once was, so you really have to dig into where your braid was made, manufactured, etc...to get a good one you really have to do your research. I'm sorry, there's just too many issues with 12 dollar braid...ONE DAY, I'm going to hook that 30+ inch CJ Gator, and I don't want some cheap, poor quality line, being the reason why I didn't get it landed!
I have been lucky, because of my Anal nature, I spend time in the off season which benefits myself and others during the fishing season...IMHO, Line to me is probably the second most important thing I use...and I don't want someone's junk! That's why I look at everything when trialing or switching to a new braid...it's just common sense!

Good Fishing to all!

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The March 7th "Fishermen's Breakfast" at the Springfield Cracker Barrel at 8am, will feature Comedy and lies from;
Intimidator (Brent), Doc (Tim), DanVan (Daniel), JAB/SocDad (Jeff), Downtime (Paul), FlatheadKing (Jeremiah), Cajun Willie (Bill), PhantomBassBoater (Jesse), Shaggi/y (Rick), SSouthard (Steve), and Lowell (Lowell).....so far!

[cjpolecat]

ME TOO MAYBE/PERHAPS
cjp

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The March 7th "Fishermen's Breakfast" at the Springfield Cracker Barrel at 8am, will feature Comedy and lies from;
Intimidator (Brent), Doc (Tim), DanVan (Daniel), JAB/SocDad (Jeff), Downtime (Paul), FlatheadKing (Jeremiah), Cajun Willie (Bill), PhantomBassBoater (Jesse), Shaggi/y (Rick), SSouthard (Steve), and Lowell (Lowell).....so far! Plus the Main entertainment will be provided by the PoleCat himself (Fritz)!

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Alright Guys, time for the CJ Wolfpack to do some more good....
A friend of ours Darcie, is a vet who helps with the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
He helps the TAASC put on a day of fishing for vets during the Outdoor Watersports Weekend.
Donations of tackle and lures are needed, as well as goody bags or door prizes.
Dale is responsible for the box of Keitechs and jigs shown!
All you guys wanting to clean out you tackle boxes, this is the time.
Anyone wanting to donate, please contact me and I will give you Darcie's address...and you can help Wounded Warrior's have a great day!

[Shaggi]

I'm guessing these donations won't be used till the weather thaws out. Could I just hand some stuff to you on the 7th at Cracker Barrel?

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I'm guessing these donations won't be used till the weather thaws out. Could I just hand some stuff to you on the 7th at Cracker Barrel?

Yes that would be fine...and I will get a bigger box!lol

Our Jig Maker, Tommy Crenshaw, from Winter Park Fla, is sending up some jigs...Tommy is a GREAT Guy, if you ever need jigs, jig heads of any kind, let me know....he is Quality that is quick and cheap, he's got a store on EBay, or I have his direct email!

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Just so you know what a standup guy Tommy is..........




From: Brent.Miller@
To: [email protected]
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 07:47:46 -0600
Subject: RE: Wounded Warriors

Tommy
Congrats on the big order.

And again, thanks for your help...you live in another State, and didn't have to do anything to help Vets in a different State...but you did, and that speaks volumes...I'll do my best to make sure your kindness is repaid!
Sincerely
Brent Miller


From Tommy Crenshaw;
That's not a problem at all. Vets are Vets man, doesn't matter where they are. They get recruited from any state, then get sent to all kinds of places, states, countries, then come back, and sadly, aren't always the same as when we sent them out.

TJCrenshaw
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