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jetboatjim

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Re: Best by Test
« Reply #30 on: February 10, 2011, 08:29:32 PM »

fenwick iron thread 50 lb.....and 15 lb leader.......yep everywhere.
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Re: Best by Test
« Reply #31 on: February 12, 2011, 02:47:53 PM »

I remember from reading West Coast Steelheader that a #2 Gammie hook would bend before an 8 lb Maxima line breaks.  So, if a leader is always well maintained, I guess no need to use anything heavier than an 8 lb Maxima for a #2 Gammie hook.

Do anyone know what would be the corresponding line for a #1 Gammie hook? 
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Re: Best by Test
« Reply #32 on: February 12, 2011, 04:01:09 PM »

Have been using UG 10lb main and 8lb leader on a M/L setup with good success.
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Re: Best by Test
« Reply #33 on: March 24, 2011, 01:38:16 PM »

12 Seaguar Invisix Flourocarbon, dirty or clear water. Seaguar in my opinion is the best flouro out there, doubt i'll ever use a mono leader again.

As my steelheading was in a doldrums lately, I picked up a 200 yd spool of 12lb Seaguar Invisx and used it as leader during my last 2 outings.
All I can say is this stuff is really good.
It's soft to give natural bait presentation and knot strength is also excellent.
I landed a 12 lb in rapids and a 14lb combat fishing in the lower river in the last few days.
Thanks hue-nut.  ;D
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Re: Best by Test
« Reply #34 on: March 24, 2011, 09:19:26 PM »

As my steelheading was in a doldrums lately, I picked up a 200 yd spool of 12lb Seaguar Invisx and used it as leader during my last 2 outings.
All I can say is this stuff is really good.
It's soft to give natural bait presentation and knot strength is also excellent.
I landed a 12 lb in rapids and a 14lb combat fishing in the lower river in the last few days.
Thanks hue-nut.  ;D


stuffs hella good!!!
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Re: Best by Test
« Reply #35 on: March 24, 2011, 09:30:10 PM »

Main line - 20lb Vedder (can be bought in army n navy) leader - 15lb ultragreen

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Re: Best by Test
« Reply #36 on: March 27, 2011, 10:15:42 AM »

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Re: Best by Test
« Reply #37 on: March 27, 2011, 10:23:21 PM »

15lbs main 12lbs leader maxima been great so far
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Re: Best by Test
« Reply #38 on: March 28, 2011, 03:48:27 PM »

i only use 12 to 15 pound flourocarbon leader because the first time i used 10 pound i lost my first cast of the day fish.
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