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not trying to be rude, but couldn't a person leave the 4 lb. test line on your reels, add a tiny inline swivel, then a 3' or 4' leader of the 1 lb test line ? it would be easy to remove the leader, 'IF' you decided to fish with heavier line. fred
I am wondering if anyone knows where I can find the smallest of jigs to fish on 1 lb line?And what can I do to prevent breakage of my 1 lb line?
I took a photo of some of my NISID tungsten jigs. These are their 2.5mm and 3mm jigs. The best way to prevent line breakage is have a good reel with a good drag system set lightly. Let the drag scream and you'll be surprised at the fish you can land. Don't try to horse 'em in. Also, check your line frequently right around the jig and retie when you feel any irregularities in the line.
none of you light line guys can tell me that 1# test line will last long rubbing on the sides of the hole no matter how smooth it is. gills go round the hole like crazy once hooked. i agree light line is guaranteed more jig action and bites but stronger line then a 1# leader has got to hold up longer then straight 1# line. jmo.
I use strictly 1# - 3/4# on Gills and have never broke off on the edge of the hole. Fighting a bruiser Gill on light line is a different type of fight than that while using four pound ROPE. The rope tugs the Gill up right away and he then whirls around the edge of the hole, not so with light line. I would suggest though that you not switch in mid stream as finesse fishing is not for everyone, just as fishing for double digit Steelies with 4# is not for everyone, some prefer weed wacker lines.Whatever works for you I would stick with.
I have huge respect for you guy's that have mastered the use of line under 2lb. I just haven't been able to get there yet. 2lb. is still the best I can do. I just get too many break offs mainly when tying on a jig. NBG
Very good RL I use a leader of 1,1.2 or my heavy 1.5# line tied directly to 2# on my reel. Never had a break off due to ice hole. I have caught Pickeral and Bass 2 to 4 lbs. with no problems. I use mico light 9'' to 18'' shack rods. If i'm worried about break-offs i stuff my rod tip down the hole. I use under spin reels with very sliky smooth drags and its really difficult to break the line with this system.If and when i have a break off its my fault and breaks are right at the knot at the jig.