Author Topic: Wow...bit off with 30lb 7-strand stainless (Read 4346 times)

Balrog McB · « **on:** Feb 26, 2011, 03:54 PM »

Had a nice Pike on today, bit me off with 30lb test stainless leader. Was such a clean cut, looked like someone did it with scissors. Never thought it'd ever happen with that stuff...think I lost a real nice one.

SilverCityJiggerNut · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 26, 2011, 03:58 PM »

Quote from: Balrog McB on Feb 26, 2011, 03:54 PM

Had a nice Pike on today, bit me off with 30lb test stainless leader. Was such a clean cut, looked like someone did it with scissors. Never thought it'd ever happen with that stuff...think I lost a real nice one.

the worst part.................. ...never knowing!

ebour · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 26, 2011, 05:42 PM »

Catch some, lose some. It's part of the game

Jack978 · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 26, 2011, 08:17 PM »

When you catch one with a hook in it...you will know you got even

iceman630 · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 26, 2011, 08:55 PM »

That's pretty crazy!

icescoop · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 06:11 AM »

snapping turtle

Balrog McB · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 08:18 AM »

Quote from: icescoop on Feb 27, 2011, 06:11 AM

snapping turtle

Haha, I wish, because that'd make me feel better!

Line was going out faster than the spool could give it. No turtles I know can swim that fast.

jpete92 · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 09:52 AM »

maybe a ninja turtle? Sounds like you lost a biggie...next time

ebour · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 09:58 AM »

Balrog McB · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 01:48 PM »

Quote from: jpete92 on Feb 27, 2011, 09:52 AM

maybe a ninja turtle? Sounds like you lost a biggie...next time

Hahahaha Yeah I think I did, felt it for a split second before he bit off. Been chasing a biggie all season, major bummage missing that one. But that's Pike fishing! Just puts of the Pike Fever germs in my blood.

Just still cannot believe it bit through that!!

capt.shay · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 01:52 PM »

Quote from: Balrog McB on Feb 27, 2011, 01:48 PM

Just still cannot believe it bit through that!!

I can't either.

Damurpha · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 03:21 PM »

Pike carry scissors

Balrog McB · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 06:02 PM »

Yeah, apparently so! So now I'm starting to question my setups. I was running 7-strand 30lb stainless purposely to AVOID this from happening by using mono/floro. Is this just a freak thing? Should I use something else? With all the time spent waiting for that one moment that a big Pike is on the line and to lose it like that is just heartwrenching...I don't want to lose one that way again.

PIKEKILLER1 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 06:08 PM »

Quote from: Balrog McB on Feb 27, 2011, 06:02 PM

Yeah, apparently so! So now I'm starting to question my setups. I was running 7-strand 30lb stainless purposely to AVOID this from happening by using mono/floro. Is this just a freak thing? Should I use something else? With all the time spent waiting for that one moment that a big Pike is on the line and to lose it like that is just heartwrenching...I don't want to lose one that way again.

What brand were you using

captstevepc · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 06:28 PM »

that sucks... i fish with 40lb floro leader when targeting pike...i have only caught smaller pike so far up to about 7 lbs but i wonder if it will hold up to a 20lb pike.. i guess it all matters how it is hooked.... I would hate to loose my first really big one. I have caught some smaller pike on 20 lb floro as well... but for a fish to bite through metal makes me nervous about my set up.. i also have used some heavy steel as well but i prefer using the 40 floro. I have read of guys using as thick as 80lb floro but that just seems too thick and stiff to me...

Balrog McB · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 27, 2011, 11:45 PM »

Quote from: PIKEKILLER1 on Feb 27, 2011, 06:08 PM

What brand were you using

I think the brand is AFW or AFV? From Cabellas, comes as an unboxed spool and says it's leader/trolling line. 30lb test comprised of 7 strand stainless.

Togue-hunter · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 05:51 AM »

Quote from: jpete92 on Feb 27, 2011, 09:52 AM

maybe a ninja turtle? Sounds like you lost a biggie...next time

Hahahahah very true!

moosehunter · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 05:55 AM »

happened to me with 30 lb mono once.

Pike Bait · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 07:29 AM »

I named a pike that bit me off 15 years ago "Buzz Saw"....It still haunts me to this day

vermonner · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 07:32 AM »

beaver

BaitBucket · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 08:31 AM »

I gotta agree, that's a hefty leader to bite thru. Definitely sounds like you had something else on there.

formerly known asflapjack · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 09:22 AM »

would not be out of the realm of possibilities that you may have damaged the leader during the crimping process, does'nt take much damage to cause a clean break failure.

flaggs · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 09:29 AM »

yikes!

In prep for our champlain trip, Porter and I crimped up 15 leaders with Toothy Critter from Cortland. In the crimping process, porter show that he goes through the sleeve 3 times before crimping. You could tow a truck with this thing!

Totally agree with Formerly... Probably a defective/bad crimp.... I can't see that leader being bit through.... no way...

Flaggs!

fishguttts · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 09:36 AM »

did u fish quadick caught pike wit leader in it wasnt in ther long no rust at all nice leader inline swivel

jtk · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 09:39 AM »

it had to have been either a failed crimp, shave or kink u might not have noticed or sometimes if the edge of the crimp digs into the wire it can cause a weak spot and break off. definately sucks.

Balrog McB · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 12:18 PM »

Quote from: formerly known asflapjack on Feb 28, 2011, 09:22 AM

would not be out of the realm of possibilities that you may have damaged the leader during the crimping process, does'nt take much damage to cause a clean break failure.

Well again I wish that was the case!

I don't crimp my leaders. I run the leader through the hook eye twice and then using a weight clipped on to the end of the line to pull it tight, holding the hook and leader swing the weight around wrapping the line end back around about 20-30 wraps. It creates no pressure points, no chance of making a weak spot and distributes the pressure when a fish is on. It's how I was taught to do it to avoid the exact problem examples with steel that you guys are suggesting could've happened. And I felt it for a couple seconds before it bit off, was definitely tugging like a fish...

Balrog McB · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 12:22 PM »

Quote from: fishguttts on Feb 28, 2011, 09:36 AM

did u fish quadick caught pike wit leader in it wasnt in ther long no rust at all nice leader inline swivel

Nope, Sudbury River.

Lowrance25 · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 12:27 PM »

Quote from: Balrog McB on Feb 28, 2011, 12:22 PM

Nope, Sudbury River.

haha i feel your pain. i've had nightmares there hardwater and in the bass boat.

flaggs · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 12:30 PM »

Wow!

Must have bit through it then ha? Sounds like a switch to the Toothy Critter! with toothy, I would strongly reccomend a crimp deal. It is SO CLEAN! and strong as hell.... Looks like you're going to have to go back and try and get that monstah above the ice!

Good luck!

Flaggs!

formerly known asflapjack · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 28, 2011, 12:40 PM »

Mutant strain, you've got the former Grace Chemical, Honeywell and the beautiful Sudbury dump leaching into the river, all of which are just cast away from the banks.

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Author Topic: Wow...bit off with 30lb 7-strand stainless (Read 4346 times)