Forum: Spectra techniques

Would it be okay to connect a section(how long) of mono to your spectra and then a section(how long) of florocarbon to your mono. If this okay, it...

I am not 100% sure but I think JB might be manufactured by Western filament to Jerry's spec.s. If so, does anyone know if Western Filaments Tuf-Line...

Need help. I am going on my first longrange trip(7days). I\'ve been gathering rods and reels for a long time. I don\'t have any fancy reels. I have...

Is it really necessary to fill larger(penn 113,114,112)reels all the way down to the spool or can you put some sort of backing, Dacron, mono or...

Well, it is that time to wash the spectra. I know Branman has a article about how to accomplish this chore on the site somewhere, so I won't go on...

I just sprung for a new toy, an Accurate 665H that I'm envisioning as a wahoo bomb reel. But, no little peg in the spool for a rock-solid connection...

I have been looking at the Sato crimp system. They said no problem going through guides ? ?. Loop to loop or Sato, Im not having all my rods...

I am considering the Flouro topsshots from BHP, is this a good idea or should I go with mono windon and then a Flouro topshot. If I go with the...

What size hollow should I use for 60, 80 and 100 for topshots. Pretty soon you guys will get tired of all my questions.

What is the best way to connect a hook for cow fishing? KNOT OR CRIMP?

Im new to this and usually have the guys a Fishermans landing attach my topshot with a Bimini. What about already made wind on leaders and do they...

I've always resisted putting spectra on my wahoo rigs because of concerns about the sato crimp going thru non-roller guides. I really want to put a...

you spend tons of money and a 4 day boat ride down to the bank only to have a fish of a lifetime pop off because of a pretty, low profile connection....

Wahoodad which do you prefer for leader connections, I remember you had a lot of leaders set up for in line splicing on the boat, I wondered your...

I was told several years ago that it would be cheaper fill my reel with solid spectra, splice 100 yards of hollow and then splice some mono on top. ...

when it comes to making mono to spectra connections, which is the best way? Knots, crimps, or glue? I will be going to the Hall Show this March,...

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