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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: tejasbass]
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07/21/24 01:50 AM
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tmd11111
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That thin invisx will put you on a good broke off pattern I've been using Invizx for over 20 years and have had very few breakoffs. None from bad line. I caught a 9.16 on 8lb test in April and was never worried about breaking off. Although all I use is Sniper for all my rods with fluro there's one exception. My dropshot spinning rod, on that I use 10# Invizx for a leader, never had an issue with it and have caught a few over 8# on it. 
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: tmd11111]
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07/21/24 02:10 AM
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nfhbass
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That thin invisx will put you on a good broke off pattern I've been using Invizx for over 20 years and have had very few breakoffs. None from bad line. I caught a 9.16 on 8lb test in April and was never worried about breaking off. Although all I use is Sniper for all my rods with fluro there's one exception. My dropshot spinning rod, on that I use 10# Invizx for a leader, never had an issue with it and have caught a few over 8# on it.  I would maybe risk it with 10 pound invisx, I think I tossed my 6 and 8 pound invisx in the trash, way to weak. I’ve explored 6,7,8,10 pound sniper, it is all far superior to invisx and marginally larger diameter pound for pound. It’s all I use for steelhead and big brown trout, these fish are 5-20 pounds and in current. No problems ever. Very abrasion resistant while fishing around zebras I’ve caught multiple 8s,9s,3 10s, 1 11 and 1 13 on 12 and 15 pound invisx, but no way with their lighter line. Blue label, gold label, red label, no label, doesn’t matter, that stuff is only fit for the trash can. 
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/21/24 04:13 AM
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Evan O'Brien
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I prefer AbrazX over InvizX for leader line. More abrasion resistant… As the name implies.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/21/24 07:23 PM
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avid_basser
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I quit using line to line and started using a swivel. I found that I lose no sensitivity, I can quickly change hooks, weights, etc. with a new leader. I use the spro power swivel size 10, it's rated at 32 lbs.
All my setups I use 20 lb braid, 8-10 lb flouro leader, Roboworm Rebarb hook, and cylinder weight.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: avid_basser]
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07/21/24 08:12 PM
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dr14
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I quit using line to line and started using a swivel. I found that I lose no sensitivity, I can quickly change hooks, weights, etc. with a new leader. I use the spro power swivel size 10, it's rated at 32 lbs.
All my setups I use 20 lb braid, 8-10 lb flouro leader, Roboworm Rebarb hook, and cylinder weight. How far up the line are you putting swivel and does the swivel go through the rod guides ?
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: dr14]
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07/21/24 09:33 PM
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avid_basser
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I keep my leader at around 2-3'. Nothing crazy long. I don't want it to pass through my rod guides, so I don't have an issue with it. I've been using this method for over 10 years and have caught many 4-6 lb fish on this setup. I lost a 10+ on it, but that was my fault, it went under the boat / motor, got the whole rig back and not one issue on the leader, hook, swivel.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/21/24 10:43 PM
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nfhbass
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Anyone watch moynagh’s video?
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