changing lures quick

gatortrout · Post by **gatortrout** » September 22nd, 2005, 3:19 pm

Ok, I know this is real simple and basic. However, Saturday proved quite frustrating. I had 2 rods to work with. I understand that you want to have a near invisible connection from the rod to the lure. So without using a connector, how or what knot can be used to make the transition from one lure to the next short lived. Also, if I'm tying lures on with knots, can my leader be 15-20 ft so I can just snip it off each time I put a new lure on?
Thanks!

Post by **Cranfield** » September 22nd, 2005, 3:33 pm

I often use a small split ring, but why not start with a 12ft leader and lose an inch or two, every time you change lures.

Post by **Sir reel** » September 22nd, 2005, 3:42 pm

Another option.... instead of using 12-15 ft of leader...... carry 12 to 15 rods all with different lures??

Post by **Nathan** » September 22nd, 2005, 3:44 pm

Tie a long leader to your main line using an albright knot. I normally use a 5-6' leader, but you can go as long as you like. Just reel the leader up onto the reel. Some easy knots to use to tie lures on are the palomar knot, Trilene knot, or the non-slip loop knot.

Nathan

Post by **wevans** » September 22nd, 2005, 4:09 pm

Sir reel wrote:Another option.... instead of using 12-15 ft of leader...... carry 12 to 15 rods all with different lures??

I HAVE FOUND THAT SIX IS USUALLY ENUFF FER ME SR

Post by **birddog** » September 22nd, 2005, 5:05 pm

Take 4-6 rods with you. Easier than long leaders and special knots. And cleaning that many reels gives you something to do at night when you get home.

Post by **wevans** » September 22nd, 2005, 5:14 pm

Your supposed ta clean em

learn somethin new every day

Post by **tin can** » September 22nd, 2005, 5:41 pm

wevans wrote:Your supposed ta clean em learn somethin new every day

Just hose um down, Walden. They'll be OK.

flyrodder · Post by **flyrodder** » September 22nd, 2005, 6:45 pm

I agree

Post by **tin can** » September 22nd, 2005, 7:56 pm

Sir reel wrote:Another option.... instead of using 12-15 ft of leader...... carry 12 to 15 rods all with different lures??

I agree.

Post by **Eerman** » September 22nd, 2005, 8:05 pm

My hero. Now if he just lined 'em up next to the 15 boats.

Post by **tin can** » September 22nd, 2005, 8:09 pm

Eerman wrote:

My hero. Now if he just lined 'em up next to the 15 boats.

Hate to bust your bubble, Eerman, but I don't have 15 boats................
..........................................................................................YET.

Post by **birddog** » September 22nd, 2005, 8:40 pm

tin can wrote:
Sir reel wrote:Another option.... instead of using 12-15 ft of leader...... carry 12 to 15 rods all with different lures??
I agree.

Your my hero.

Post by **T Smith** » September 22nd, 2005, 9:35 pm

tin can wrote:
Sir reel wrote:Another option.... instead of using 12-15 ft of leader...... carry 12 to 15 rods all with different lures??
I agree.

Man my new hero for reel (pardon the pun). The only way I could get away with that is if they were all matching rods and reels, then the wife wouldn't know the difference. I'd just carry em out one at a time

Post by **Nathan** » September 22nd, 2005, 10:08 pm

I don't have that many, and I build my own. I really only have 6 inshore combos that I use. Have quite a few from before I started building, but they just collect dust. Need to sell them and use the money to buy rod materials. If you see me list a bunch of tackle on the for sale board soon you'll know why. I've still got you beat though TC if you count all the blanks I have.

Nathan