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Squaw Creek line question #11270755 12/09/15 12:09 AM
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Been using 15lb Big Game on Squaw. That is usually my meat and potatoes line selection. Busted off too many fish lately in the nasty trees there. Also having too many fish become unbuttoned at the boat. I am setting the hook pretty hard on these fish, but think since they may be hitting on the backside of tree limbs, i am not getting the leverage to drive the hook in. I am considering using my 50lb Spiderwire braid. I feel like this will help my hook setting ability while also giving me a better chance of wrestling them out of cover. I have not done this yet since I am concerned the clarity of the water may cost me many bites due to the visibility of the braid. You see my dilemma....maybe a few less bites vs. more bites with a lower fish landing ratio. Do you think braid will cost me a bunch of bites.

Not a floro guy so don't want to go that way.

Your thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

Tired of the low fish landing ratio....I am not used to losing fish like this.

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Re: Squaw Creek line question [Re: stratosman201] #11270791 12/09/15 12:26 AM
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If your flipping the middle of the trees braid won't hurt the bite. I use 20lb invisx and have lost fish but it was due to being lazy. Using 15lb has cost me this year fishing deep trees. I will stay with 20lb flouro and braid.

Re: Squaw Creek line question [Re: stratosman201] #11270811 12/09/15 12:36 AM
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McCoys co-polymer is VERY tough, 17 lb. line should be like 25 lb. Flouro or braid and be very abrasion resistant


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Re: Squaw Creek line question [Re: stratosman201] #11270820 12/09/15 12:40 AM
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I use 20 & 25lb seagar, I never have been a big fan of braid but do use it time to time during the right application.


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Re: Squaw Creek line question [Re: stratosman201] #11270830 12/09/15 12:45 AM
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I use Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon 20lb Line.You need to check your line after you catch a fish in the trees.


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I flip with 65 power pro at sqauw. Works fine

Re: Squaw Creek line question [Re: stratosman201] #11270852 12/09/15 12:59 AM
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Thanks for all of the input...Rangerman, I always check my line. Definitely re-tie on almost every fish. Think I will break out the braid on the McNasty trees.

Tight Lines,
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20-25lb seaguar fluorocarbon or 20-25lb big game

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Re: Squaw Creek line question [Re: stratosman201] #11270861 12/09/15 01:05 AM
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20lb flouro for me......BPS style.


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Re: Squaw Creek line question [Re: stratosman201] #11270973 12/09/15 01:48 AM
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I've grown up on squaw and have fished most lines. I agree that 20lb fluro is a great choice but I usually use 30-40lb power pro. Plenty strong even for that stuff and will cast a mile


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Love the InvizX Flouro in 20lb, used to flip braid in the trees and yes it helps with the hookset it seems to cut into the trees more and therefore seem to hang up more when the fish pull back, just my .02 cents. Good luck

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I use 17 - 20lb, Trilene 100% fluorocarbon. Not been an issue, but you do need to check the line occasionally.

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15 lb. For me, but I would love some 17 lb, but it does get bit less the bigger u go, I promise. .. 15 works u will loose a few, but not many,... braid u will not get near as many bites... period


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Re: Squaw Creek line question [Re: stratosman201] #11272259 12/09/15 06:16 PM
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20 lb P-line should fix your problem. and constantly keep checking your line for bad spots

Re: Squaw Creek line question [Re: stratosman201] #11272364 12/09/15 07:29 PM
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17 or 20# P-line CXX Copolymer. Very tough line that is hard to break off when you are trying to break it. Memory is not that great but should solve your issue.

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