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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Mark Harris on December 13, 2013, 02:52:25 PM
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I was not sure whether to post this here or in the Carpenter sponsor forum. Luke or Brandon please feel free to move it if I chose wrongly.
It is hard to find any written confirmation of this anywhere but I was given to understand that the gamma diablo models had less finish on them with the theory that this provided a more sensitive and sharp swimming action (as if that was needed on a Gamma! :D ). Hence the notation "professional model" that is written on a diablo, I guess?
There will be many members here who are far more proficient with the subtleties of working stickbaits than me and I would love to hear their views on this. Most of the time I can't seem to really notice much of a difference. But that might just be my clumsy technique.
A key difference that is noticeable to me is that the finish on a diablo is less durable than on a regular gamma. And they are generally a bit cheaper of course :) .
I guess all this has been prompted by my own desire to re-stock some Gamma 160s and 140s and there seems to be an unusually large number of diablo models around at the moment.
I suppose what I am asking is whether my understanding as written above is correct?
Many thanks in advance for any views/information on this.
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This is the right place for this question. No need for me to write much as you have summed it up pretty well.
The Diablos do have a slightly sharper action but realistically, I'd question how many would notice the difference. The fact that we tend to use really heavy leader and so many people use a split ring attachment only further compromises the action. If you go with 130lb leader and tie the lure straight on, you might notice some difference.
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Many thanks for confirming all that Brandon.
I am quite pleased that you think few will notice the difference in action with a GT fishing set up! I was really thinking it may be my technique.
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Interesting write up Mark :).
So Brandon from your application tying directly to the eyelet with say a four uni knot will give what difference ( more enticing or a harder to work it ? ).
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It results in a marginally sharper action.
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Can someone post up a pic of a directly tied to the eyelet knot, as I myself am a split ring attachment person myself,
Cheers syd
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Thanks Brandon :)....got it now.
Sydney, just tie a four turn uni knot directly and tightly easy done with say 60 - 130lb for the Gamma's.
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You can just use a normal knot Syd like a Uni or a Trilene ... very easy. Same as tying to a swivel.
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So its a direct tight knot? Not a loop style as in a barra lure knot?
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You can leave a loop if you want to allow free lure movement but I don't think it makes much difference.
A neat way of doing that is to use a nylon line protector/thimble and tie a uni knot to that. Also gives you some protection from the tow point wire cutting into your leader.
(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/493251738/Nylon_Thimble.jpg)
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Syd- I was a split ring guy for a long time and then I started using fish clips. Try searching tactical angler clips. They look like paper clips but super strong. Best part is you can change lures at the drop of a hat and you dont need split ring pliers or anything.