Lines in Freshwater

[Hocko]

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question:

I have been fishing for Talipia in the local ponds recently, and have been getting heaps of hits, but can't seem to land them. I am using a light, braided line. Should I try nylon? Does the line really even matter?

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated, because I can't keep letting these buggers, and Brian win!

Cheers,

Dan

[Angus]

Mate are you using a leader?

If you are using braid you should use a nylon leader so the fish cant see the line.

Also fishing for tilapia let there be a bit of slack or an open spool. This way the fish will pick up the bait and commit to eating it without being put off by the feel of any tension. I use two blood knots to join my braid to my mono line.

Also in those ponds you fish. I would use the lightest line possible. I think it would help catch the fish. Not to mention make it a lot more fun!

Angus

[Hocko]

Thanks Angus, I'm not using a leader, but I'll definately give it a shot!

Dan

[Angus]

No worries mate.

Using a leader will almost certainly help.

Angus

[Feral]

Just as a matter of interest, when did traces become leaders?

[BIG DAVE 1]

Me and aaron have the same problem, i think u just gotta let the suckers run. Also i use braid but my result are on off. nylon seems to be more effective. also i have better results on a float.

DAVE

[werewolf]

Hey guys. Remember that the biggest advantage of braided (or fused) lines is that they offer zero, or very low stretch. For lure fishing this is perfect; the slightest take or nudge can be felt and struck at ASAP. This sensitivity also works the other way. So when bait fishing a fish mouthing a bait can feel the resistance more so with superlines than with a nylon line (also the visibility issues as mentioned previously). For this reason I do all my bait fishing with nylon lines.:silly:

On the otherhand I'm sure there are plenty of examples where ppl would favour nylon for lures and superline for bait!:whistle:

Cheers, and give those vermin hell:evil:

[Aaron H]

Tilapia can be a bit funny at times and cause a few expletives to come out hey Dave lol,I use a 4lb mono and have a fair bit of success using unweighted baits

[blue_mako]

Feral: I don't know when they changed :S . I seem to say trace when fish heavy or using wire but say leader when using ligt line of lures :S . Just habit i guess.

Troy

[Feral]

Ta Troy, I was wondering if it was a Yank influence that had crept in.

[Hocko]

Thanks all,

I am using unweighted bait, but i am going to try the nylon leader, and also the float. I'll let you guys know what I find.

Dan