Author Topic: coiling leader (Read 2440 times)

gigs1o1 · « **on:** Dec 02, 2009, 04:39 PM »

I would like to use fluro carbon leaders this year but I hate when it coils on the spool. is there any way to prevent this?

paqman · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 02, 2009, 05:36 PM »

Yes,

don't use floro leaders.

drl823 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 02, 2009, 08:24 PM »

What works for me is a section of old fire department hose. Cut off about a 4 inch section of 2 inch hose, rugged canvas on the outside and a rubber lining. Squeeze the the hose with your index finger and thumb as you run the leader through it, the leader uncoils pretty easy. If you don't know any firefighters just stop by your local dept, they usually have old sections kickin around.....hope this helps.

jasonmeekhof · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 02, 2009, 08:54 PM »

Where would anyone get fire department water hose?

drl823 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 04:46 AM »

Quote from: jasonmeekhof on Dec 02, 2009, 08:54 PM

Where would anyone get fire department water hose?

DUH

........Read my post....If you know someone at a station, or you can just stop by your local dept. they usually have old hose sections around and will give you a piece.....firefighters fish also...HELLO

newbraintree · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 05:28 AM »

hook the hook on the top of the tilt and tighten the spool when you store them. That way at least 1 ft is not coiled.

OR... just use wire

thefinlessbrown2 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 11:04 AM »

just grab a peice of rubber roofing or any rubber for that matter and pinch it on the line and pull it through .the friction will straighten your leaders right out !!been doing it for years on the fly rod leaders ..works great !!

gigs1o1 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 02:48 PM »

Thanks guys, Paq ive been using steel for years and was going to "try" fluro. I will try the rubber hose idea.

paqman · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 04:03 PM »

Quote from: gigs1o1 on Dec 03, 2009, 02:48 PM

Thanks guys, Paq ive been using steel for years and was going to "try" fluro. I will try the rubber hose idea.

I use floro too, with skillz like me, the fish don't care about a little coil

Steel is for nancys that can't finesse a fish.

gigs1o1 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 04:39 PM »

easy paq. haha I hope the fish dont mind a coil, I think it bothers me more than them.
I sure hope I can finesse some beauty's through the ice this year.

paqman · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 04:51 PM »

Quote from: gigs1o1 on Dec 03, 2009, 04:39 PM

easy paq. haha I hope the fish dont mind a coil, I think it bothers me more than them.
I sure hope I can finesse some beauty's through the ice this year.

With warm temps its getting boring around here, just trying to ruffle some feathers

yakk · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 07:54 PM »

i use a piece of rubber innertube, works great.

gigs1o1 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 04, 2009, 06:16 AM »

haha, thanks again
Paq, I hear ya no harm hear,

Troutlife · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 04, 2009, 04:24 PM »

I do the same thing for fly fishing leaders. Instead of rubbing the line through a piece of rubber, I simply strum it like a guitar string. When you pull it through the rubber, you are creating friction that can weaken light floro. Pull it tight and strum it relatively vigorously (depending on lb test).
Also, instead of wrapping your leader around the spool of your tipups, wrap a rubber band around one of the stick like parts. Then just put your hook into the rubber band, and your leader will stay straight.

Dozindoug · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 04, 2009, 08:24 PM »

Hook your hook on your sled and just pull the total leader section for 15 to 20 seconds. Done deal

Try it at home. Doug

pikeking · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 04, 2009, 10:18 PM »

I am going to try flouro this year too. I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for answering my questions before I even have to ask them Paq... You guys play nice. We are gonna get 4" of snow tomorrow, so I think it's on its way.

gigs1o1 · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 02:58 PM »

Thanks guys, cant wait for ice.

newbraintree · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 06:14 PM »

Just so you know, Paq is a computer design guy and photoshops all of his pictures with one fish that he caught at the Quabog derby a few years ago. He hides his photoshop abilities with sh!!tty cloud renderings

paqman · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 06:54 PM »

Quote from: newbraintree on Dec 08, 2009, 06:14 PM

Just so you know, Paq is a computer design guy and photoshops all of his pictures with one fish that he caught at the Quabog derby a few years ago. He hides his photoshop abilities with sh!!tty cloud renderings

Like my wife says, "I'm a one hit wonder"...yet I have 2 kids

newbraintree · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 09:44 PM »

Quote from: paqman on Dec 08, 2009, 06:54 PM

Like my wife says, "I'm a one hit wonder"...yet I have 2 kids

biting my tounge...

teamtip-up · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 09:54 PM »

A good hand stretch before you put the bait on will always do the trick with flouro.

FishingNewEngland · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 09:57 PM »

Quote from: newbraintree on Dec 08, 2009, 09:44 PM

biting my tounge...

Ditto!

loualbano · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 05:09 AM »

i had a guy show me boiling them in salted water... worked like a charm i was amazed

drl823 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 08:02 AM »

Quote from: FishingNewEngland on Dec 08, 2009, 09:57 PM

Ditto!

Me To Ditto!

flaggs · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 08:52 AM »

Quote from: gigs1o1 on Dec 02, 2009, 04:39 PM

I would like to use fluro carbon leaders this year but I hate when it coils on the spool. is there any way to prevent this?

Toothy Critter Dude! Toothy Critter!

Frozen, you with me on this?

Flaggs!

gigs1o1 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 02:36 PM »

Quote from: flaggs on Dec 09, 2009, 08:52 AM

Toothy Critter Dude! Toothy Critter!

Frozen, you with me on this?

Flaggs!

flaggs · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 08:55 PM »

Cortland Toothy Critter Tie-Able Stainless Steel Leader Material

Best stuff EVER! "I use that SH*T on everything!"

www.cortlandline.com

Flaggs!

pikeking · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 10:21 PM »

I use the Terminator Titanium leareds. But this year I'm gonna try Flouro. If it doesn't work for me I will go back to the Titanium.

Muskie Matt · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 09:53 AM »

The coiling sucks but a 15# pike doesn't care. At least that's what I've heard. I've had good luck w/ fluoro and steel.

stafford · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 10:33 AM »

my flouro is about 3 feet long to start the season i have a small finnishing nail banged in to the top of my traps i wrap the floro around the spoll then around the nail and abck around the spool hooking the hook along any one of the pieces of metal on the trap . i start out with such a long leader and cut it down past the fraying every week, so by the end of season it is only probably 12 inches. as long as the line is not frayed you will not have any trouble with pike. i live right near a great pike fishery. c u on d ice.

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