Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Finishing Twisted Leaders
warren clark:
Thanks for the pictures.
I had just logged on to ask if black heat shrink will do the job as it was the only colour I could find to buy. I wanted to check that the black wasn't going to spook the fish. But by the pics it's looks OK.
Because I was worried that my 3 nail knots and heat shrink may not have been exactly correct and didn't want my leader to let go on the water I have done a couple of leaders with a nail knot onto the swivel using the 2 strand twisted leader and then into the bite leader.
Do you think this will effect the way the twisted leaders will work.
My thoughts where the best of both world.
No1- fininshing off as if there was to be no bit leader.
No2- adding in the bite leader for extra strength .
Thanks Again Warren
Luke Wyrsta:
I wouldn't worry too much about spooking fish. If fishing with poppers, your leader is going to be out of the water most of the time. If fishing stickbaits, I steer clear of a complete twisted leader, instead, attaching a 1 metre setion of single strand (FC or Nylon) connected via crimps or knots. Having said that, I know anglers using straight twisties to stickbaits and no seeing any reduction in strikes.
Angus Hulme:
Hi all, would it provide a little more strength to the twisted leader (and bite leader section) if you attached the swivel with a flemish eye, before finishing with the nail knot further along? This is the area I mean......
Cheers
Angus
Peter Morris:
PM instead.
Pete
Brandon Khoo:
I've tried that - the loop becomes a bit too big with the flemish eye
--- Quote from: Angus Hulme on April 06, 2008, 10:22:27 AM ---Hi all, would it provide a little more strength to the twisted leader (and bite leader section) if you attached the swivel with a flemish eye, before finishing with the nail knot further along? This is the area I mean......
Cheers
Angus
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