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 Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: The Crappie Guy]
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02/28/15 12:43 PM
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jeff in ok
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the one thing i had to get used to with braid is having scissors to cut it cleanly . the sensitiviy is worth it to me. the cheap fiskers saftey scissors work well but are bulky . i found this fishing tool that works great and is not bulky . i like it so much i ordered a second one as a backup in case i lose it. http://www.boomerangtool.com/shop/the-snip-cutting-tool/
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: crope1]
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02/28/15 02:37 PM
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Jacob
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since i have no experience w/using braid,can i still use the loop knot when using braid? thx in advance for any/all input. I use a loop knot on mine. Never slipped off.
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: The Crappie Guy]
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02/28/15 02:39 PM
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Jacob
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Jeff is right on about the scissors. Cut at an angle too like you would cut rose stems. That helps getting it through those painted jig heads that aren't all the way cleaned out.
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: TreeBass]
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03/01/15 06:06 PM
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DaveB
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Just now ordered 2 spools of this from Josh. Hope it is as good as you say it is Guy Skinner. I have never been a fan of braid but since I am fishing the CAT Crappiefest may need it to land a Sharelunker bass as well as that 3 lb crappie for the win.  I need to check it out  Got mine in the mail yesterday and spooled up a couple of reels a bit ago. Think I am going to like this stuff. 1st braid I have ever used for crappie fishing. Seems to be easy to work with and doesn't fray when cut like some of the other braid I used on catfish reels. Thanks Josh for the 2 bonus packs of soft plastics as well.
Keep on fishing.
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: jeff in ok]
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03/01/15 06:13 PM
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Bobcat1
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the one thing i had to get used to with braid is having scissors to cut it cleanly . the sensitiviy is worth it to me. the cheap fiskers saftey scissors work well but are bulky . i found this fishing tool that works great and is not bulky . i like it so much i ordered a second one as a backup in case i lose it. http://www.boomerangtool.com/shop/the-snip-cutting-tool/ I use the Fiskars safety kids scissors but I really like that Boomerang tool. Thanks for sharing.
Bobby Barnett
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: The Crappie Guy]
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03/04/15 08:58 PM
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fe1
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Got my line yesterday and cant wait to try it out.Thanks for everything.
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: fe1]
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03/05/15 03:03 AM
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Creamlevel Creek Kennels
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I've been using Braid for 5-6 years now and love it. But with the cost of the braid, I have started putting cheap Mono on the first 3/4 of the spool, then finishing out the spool with the braid. This way I can respool about 3-4 reels with 1 new spool of braid. Saves me money, and still get the strength I like in crappie fishing.
Keith
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: Jacob]
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03/05/15 03:16 AM
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jcarring99
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since i have no experience w/using braid,can i still use the loop knot when using braid? thx in advance for any/all input. I use a loop knot on mine. Never slipped off. Same here. Love it but have started using a fluro leader
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: DaveB]
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03/05/15 04:50 AM
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crapicat
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They also have the best customer service. Hope so. Placed an order over the phone yesterday. Money came out of my account. PM'd Josh with my shipping address as well as a text but haven't heard anything back.  Don't worry about Josh...he will get it tended to... 
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: Creamlevel Creek Kennels]
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03/05/15 07:51 PM
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SlabHappy
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I've been using Braid for 5-6 years now and love it. But with the cost of the braid, I have started putting cheap Mono on the first 3/4 of the spool, then finishing out the spool with the braid. This way I can respool about 3-4 reels with 1 new spool of braid. Saves me money, and still get the strength I like in crappie fishing.
Keith I do the same, and with using a fluoro leader, you don't loose any of the braid.
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: SlabHappy]
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03/06/15 06:37 AM
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crapicat
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I've been using Braid for 5-6 years now and love it. But with the cost of the braid, I have started putting cheap Mono on the first 3/4 of the spool, then finishing out the spool with the braid. This way I can respool about 3-4 reels with 1 new spool of braid. Saves me money, and still get the strength I like in crappie fishing.
Keith I do the same, and with using a fluoro leader, you don't loose any of the braid.   
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: The Crappie Guy]
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03/06/15 04:31 PM
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JohnButte
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Aren't crappie a little line shy if you use only braid?
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: JohnButte]
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03/06/15 06:15 PM
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fe1
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Aren't crappie a little line shy if you use only braid? Its debateable.During the spawn it don't matter either way.JMHO
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: JohnButte]
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03/06/15 06:33 PM
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The Crappie Guy
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Aren't crappie a little line shy if you use only braid? I use to think so, but not so much anymore. I do believe in very clear water it might make a difference, but so far this year, it hasn't made any difference in deep water.
"The Crappie Guy"
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Re: The New Bonehead Braid
[Re: The Crappie Guy]
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03/06/15 06:47 PM
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Posts: 7,256
Jon
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Sure is faster and easier not to have to fool with a leader.
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