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Originally Posted by Disco Lady
COŅO!!!!!!! 30 feet of leader wow! and lead at 60-70 feet  I have been doing it wrong all this time? But I do respect your rig brother.I use 15 feet of 300 lbs leader and my light is right on top of the swivel L/P or mini C/H disco light.My lead is rubber band at about 30 feet but I will try your way "Billspilling" 
Tight Line!  |
I'd be willing to bet you've caught more fish than I have! I've caught plenty of fish with 15' leaders... I just found I catch more with longer leaders. And I love to take sword dogs for a walk with a long leash!
I guess it should be noted here that whenever anyone is dealing with leader and a fish at boatside, they should have a knife or (I can't think of the name now) one of those razor blades in the plastic handle that works so well for cutting the leader when releasing fish. And a lightstick, already cracked and glowing, in a pocket at all times of everyone on board just in case of a man overboard situation.
Have you tried using a small LL clip to attach your lead to a wax loop? Much quicker than a rubber band. I don't like to lose my leads so I zip tie them instead of using a rubber band.
They seemed to eat better with the lead farther away. Granted, the bait is being pulled through the water with the lead 30ft or 60ft away but I think the extra few feet of distance lessens the immediate pull of the lead on the bite and gives them a bit more leeway to get the bait down before coming tight.
31 Betram is a gorgeous boat but I do not remember that boat. I sure do admire every one I see on the water though!
