When people asked me what president I used for light tackle angling years ago, I scoffed and said “none”! The fish do n’t seem to care a thing a thing, and you can tie almost any lure straight to green or blue braid. True, pulling a fish out of the water with hair can be difficult because it can easily cut into your hand, but to me, having an extra knot and the possible failing point between me and the lure was always more evil. However, I heard lots of claims about friction resistance, and how curl was remarkably bad in that regard. At first I did n’t buy it. I’ve spent more than 30 years in the fishing industry, and I’ve seen a lot of beliefs and arguments that were accepted as fact before being refuted. Finally, to place any fear to rest I organized an scratching line check.
Abrasion testing revealed that mono is much more effective at scratching resistance than hair.
We used a range of hair and single from three different manufacturers in sizes from 10 to 80 pounds to test a dirty piece of steel while measuring stress on a scale. Finally, we tested each for breaking strength. In brief, this period the rumors were correct – mono out- performed plait by 10- to 60- pct depending on size and weave. The bottom line? I bought a lot of abilities leaders, and when I got home, I began tying them to all of my ranges. Since then, I have n’t fished a direct braid-to-lure link. So, point number one: yes, you do need to connect on a president. Beyond that, when choosing the best range for the job consider:
- Monofilament vs. Fluorocarbon vs. Monofilament: Abilities is a monocarbon, but it costs significantly more. In terms of whether or not it is required, there can be reasoned discussion. Having said that, no one in their right mind may contest the claim that using fluoro may reduce the number of wounds you get. And I care much more about getting wounds at the handle purchase than saving$ 5. But, this one’s a non- discussion.
- Size– There’s no one- dimension- fits- all truth as to choosing the best size since all fish, all lures, and all scenarios are unique. However, as a general rule of thumb, it’s always best to start with the fish’s finest size and weight that is likely to be attained, which will likely be the same as the fish’s largest. Depending on the nature of the position, the size can therefore double or triple. When you’re looking for red up to 10 pounds over a muddy bottom, for example, you can get by using 10- pound leader ( and plenty of guile! ). But over a barrel base, increase it to provide protection from friction. Triple the number of break-offs around gate piles of rough structure.
- Length – As long as you have 18 inches or more, you have a reasonable amount of dust safety. However, longer officials are better at bringing fish into the vessel and also offer greater shock absorption. Consider getting a new one once it has been whittled down to less than 18 feet, and three or four foot is typically a good starting point.
