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Post by jt on Aug 11, 2006 13:02:33 GMT
Right... assuming I get my 9' 4pc for £40 I have a few spinning reels but what should I be looking to set them up with to fish effectively for salmon when the need arises to spin?
Straight 15lb mono, shock leaders (?) swivels etc...
Normally I use 10lb straight line with a snap swivel at the end to attach lures to but I'm wondering if this is the right approach for large silver tourists...
Thanks
Jon
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Post by exerod on Aug 11, 2006 19:25:35 GMT
When I used nylon I always went for 15lb. If you want to avoid line twist only use sharpes ball bearing swivels. Tie the swivel to the end of the reel line, add another 2 feet of 15lb nylon and knot your lure on. I never bothered carrying a separate spool of nylon for the "trace", just use a bit of the reel line. The books will tell you that there are two things wrong with this set up. Firstly that by using a bit of the reel line the level of line on the spool will drop and reduce casting distances. Well unless you are snagging trees and rocks too often you aren't going to loose more than six feet of line in a day through changing lures. It will take a season of constant spinning before you need to renew the line (I know because I used to spend whole seasons spinning  ) Also removing a bit from the end every trip means you always have a fresh bit of line taking the strain of casting. The second thing the books tell you is that you must use a lighter line for the trace so that it will break if you get the hooks stuck in something. Well I fully intend to get my hooks stuck in something  and I don't really want any weak links. If you do snag the river bed solidly the three knots are plenty weak enough and will always fail before the line. I have never left yards of line in the water with this set up. If you can justify the expense try using braid. Its much finer so fishes deeper and casts further for the same effort. Again use a BB swivel and a 2 foot trace of 15lb nylon. There is almost no stretch in braid so the trace gives a bit of "give". 20lb Berkly Fireline braid is good. Tight lines Andy |
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Post by salmosalar25lb on Aug 11, 2006 19:42:08 GMT
Totally agree with that but for one thing, depending on where you live and fish, it would to a certain extent determine the breaking strain needed i.e down here on the Camel 15lb would be fine for the Summer fish, but later in the season when the river is up and there are 25lb plus fish in fast flowing water you would need a heavier line |
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Post by jock on Aug 12, 2006 9:30:29 GMT
I have two basic set ups: Spool with 12lb mainline for summer grisle etc. and another with 20lb for Spring / Autumn. I do use weaker links of 10 and 18. I also use BB swivels, sometimes even 2 when using something like a Flying C.
Spinning effectively for salmon is very much about reading the conditions of the pool you are fishing, often you will need additional weight attached to the top swivel in spring and autumn while fishing a relatively light lure.
I always carry a home made otter. It has saved my a good few pounds over the years
Hope this is of help.
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) Also removing a bit from the end every trip means you always have a fresh bit of line taking the strain of casting.
and I don't really want any weak links. If you do snag the river bed solidly the three knots are plenty weak enough and will always fail before the line. I have never left yards of line in the water with this set up.
