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Re: Line for Fork [Re: ezbassin] #10659192 03/01/15 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted By: ezbassin
Just make sure you spool up some new line before you go.


+1; That is if you have not done so in the past month or two!

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Re: Line for Fork [Re: DFW-fisherman] #10659223 03/01/15 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted By: DFW-fisherman
Originally Posted By: ezbassin
Just make sure you spool up some new line before you go.


+1; That is if you have not done so in the past month or two!


I change line more often than most people. I started that habit 30 years ago when fishing tournaments..."control the things you have control of". That's why I'm asking about the right line for Fork. Line is one of the things I'm particular about.

I will be changing line within days of heading to Fork....just want to spool up with the line most guides and Fork regulars use.

Re: Line for Fork [Re: Jimfishes] #10659725 03/02/15 01:20 AM
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I'm most comfortable using 20 at Fork just because of the stumps and trees. Where your failure will come from is the knot or the hook. What I've learned from the Stren Knot Machine is when you cinch down a knot and the more twists in the knot, say trilene knot or San diego cinch knot, those are weaker knots if you scrap the main line. That's why the palomar works the best. Learned from couple of the guides many years ago that an offset hook gets a better % of hookups. If you ever have looked at the jaw bones in big fish you'll understand why there are a lot of big fish missed. Most hooks arent big enough to penetrate. Most hook sets get skin only and come unbuttoned . Always pay attention to the small things.

Re: Line for Fork [Re: Jimfishes] #10660185 03/02/15 03:34 AM
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15 pound big game (standard plastic, top water)
15 pound flouro pline(crank,wacky,finesse plastic)
20 pound flouro pline(fork jig, heavy pitch)
65 pound power pro braid..

Snell, Palomar

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Re: Line for Fork [Re: Jimfishes] #10663104 03/03/15 04:30 AM
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If fish deep use what u want, If crusing the bank the smallest, best flouracabon You can 10lb-12lb Remeber this is Fork those fish have seen every type of lure there is in the Last week If the see the line you won't get as many bites. You can use a little heavier on Bedding fish Especially if you no how to [censored] them Off!!!!!! breakdance


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