Borch

I have seen differences in what fish want as I have tied flies with 30 and 50lb mono.  But I agree that braid is just too wimpy.

2 hours ago, bandrus1 said:

Is this still in print?

It is only available in an app version now.

Smooth drag is still selling drag disks for these even though they are not listed.  At least they were earlier this summer. 

Another option is to by the regular daiwa 47 drag washers and use a dremel tool to resize them.  I did this before Tuna troubles came out with them.  I tested some of the early prototypes.  They are smooth but still have more creep than Andy found acceptable.  Still better than the felt washers.  There are still some places to get obsolete daiwa parts.  Call Daiwa and they will give you some options.

If it falls threw I would be interested.

I use both the shark and pancake 10 lb weights.  The pancakes work fine but only if your using pinch releases attached to the fin.  Zero issues with them with that release attachment point.   Very unpredictable with a blacks or roemer release above the ball. 

As far as blow back goes the sharks have less but are slower on the retrieve due to how they plane in the water.

I also get it from big weenie and Michigan angler. Lots of options.

On 8/13/2017 at 8:01 AM, catmandu said:

FYI
I spoke to the slide diver company owner. He told me with the ultimate kit installed, it's a 2/1 ratio. 2 ft of line out ...1 ft depth.


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Is that on the #2 setting?

Price?

For me tape and a little super glue.  No issues with them coming apart.

On 7/20/2017 at 9:08 AM, Sk8man said:

Fish307.com in Lake Goerge provides servicing if you need it and they have parts as well. Good folks to deal with.

Good folks to work with for service and parts. 

Albright knot

For me the willis is first and the Albright if it takes to long or if I need to retie in rough water.

Other option that I didn't see discuss is the new Suffix 832 leacore with the spectra sheath.  Smaller diameter and more sensitve than the dacron verson discussed.  Will also get 8 feet per color versus about 5 feet for the dacron sheathed leadcore.  Heaviest test available so far is 18 lb but would work fine for salmon.

will I run into problems if I used 30lb  seagar?

 

I just tied up a bunch with it

I've caught a lot of fish running flies on 30# leaders.  But I prefer the 50# on most of my rigs for a little more kick.

Jax Cat Tackle had the best price I fod when I was looking.

I always snell my octopus style hooks. For trebles I do it both ways. Gives the fly a slightly different action. Does it make a difference? Up for debate....

I've done very well on Liitle boy Blue with some Mirage mixed in. Carmel Dolphin has worked well at times as well, with pearl orange, chartruese and some mirage. Purple with gold has been good from time to time as well.

Just some different options...

I use siggsrigs, Bigweenie and lakemichiganangler. SOme have colors that the other doesn't. All have been good to deal with.

Name: Jeff

Location: St Cloud, MN

Home Port: Fish all over...

Boat Name/Type: Always Trolling/2005 Warrior1890bt

I fish for: Walleye, panfish, catfish and Salmon.

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