Changing jigs or to hard bodies

[Grant]

When changing rigs, I usually just cut the line and re-rig on the same leader until it gets about 40-50cm is that ok?

[Kris]

Heya, AG
I don't see why 40 -50 cm's is bad but i always try and keep my leader around the 1.5 m mark.
I fish area where its basically just full of barnicle crusted pylons and everyfish i've caught takes me around at least one(as i'm usually fishing from the shore.)
I also use a fly clip made by mustad which stops the problem of tying new knots each time i throw on a new lure.These little clips are pretty cool ,dont change the action of hardbodies and are fine for jigheads!
anyway i think leader size is personal and representative of where you fish ie.round flats,pylons,leases,rocks ect.
hope to help,
Kris

[Dave W]

Originally posted by AtomicGrant
When changing rigs, I usually just cut the line and re-rig on the same leader until it gets about 40-50cm is that ok?

That's the reason I start with a fairly long leader - at least 1+ rod lengths.

If you get it a bit nicked or snagged you can just tie on another jig, without having to re-do the while thing.

I can get though most of a session that way.

[Craig_S]

Yep, I'm with Dave there. Tie it on a bit longer than you really want - nothing worse than stopping mid session and deciding you need to tie a new leader.

[Richo]

I start at around 2-2.5mtrs and then use it til its down to around a metre or just under, then tie a new one on. Loose a few jigs here and there, a couple of hard to soft changes and you`ve lost nearly a metre or so. Just depends how much you enjoy doing knots. But at least 2 metres to start with.

Cheers

Richo

[Grant]

richo- I do enjoy doing knots for some reason. The uni knot is the way to go, it is used from my fireline to mono and leader to jig

[Bear]

Seems like I'm the odd one out so far. I don't use leader and go straight to fireline using a no.1 Shogun clip. Not lost a fish so far to freyed fireline.

That's one of the reasons I use a slightly softer rod. Let the rod do all of the work, not the leader.

[kevinnugent59]

Originally posted by Bear
Seems like I'm the odd one out so far. I don't use leader and go straight to fireline using a no.1 Shogun clip. Not lost a fish so far to freyed fireline.
not the leader.

You don't worry about the fish being able to see the fireline, Bear?

Kevin

[Bear]

The Shogun clips I use are fairly small and black, which seems to be an advantage. So far in the comps it hasn't made a huge difference and the same around Perth waters.

You guys have got me thinking, might give it a try on my spare rod to see if there is a difference.

Still, 2.24kg at the Albany comp tells me it can't be too bad. Still, I'd be curious to see how many of the guys above me use clips.

[Bear]

Wouldn't you know it. After all the talk I deceided not to use clips for the first time. I fished with Richo who deceided to use clips for a change.

I missed out and he landed one. Go figure

Hey Bear I use clips most of the time. I like to swap my hardbodies around a fair bit (untill I start catching them) and a clip make it heaps quicker, but then if I stick to a certain lure I loose the clip. I caught all my fish in Albany with a clip on the leader. People say the it affects the lure's action but I have only found a few brands to do this (no names on here)

I use about 1.5-2m of leader but I have a spare spool with a leader on it so when I loose a rig I wack it on and bingo, fishing again in no time.

Craig C

[Bream Master]

I'm the same Craig. I start with approx 2 metres of leader and carry a spare spool with a leader already tied on. I am considering looking at some clips though, as I tend to change colour patterns fairly quickly until I find one that works. retying a lure knot several times is a pain in the ass, and it shortens up the leader fairly quickly.

What clips do you use guys ???

Warren.

[Strewth]

Originally posted by Bream Master
I'm the same Craig. I start with approx 2 metres of leader and carry a spare spool with a leader already tied on. I am considering looking at some clips though, as I tend to change colour patterns fairly quickly until I find one that works. retying a lure knot several times is a pain in the ass, and it shortens up the leader fairly quickly.

What clips do you use guys ???

Warren.

Warren

I use "no knot fast snaps" that I shipped in from Cabelas. These are very strong stainless fly clips that are ideal for softplastics and small hardbodies. I use the medium or large size and have never had one let go on a fish or during a cast. Their tiny size and light weight makes them ideal for bream fishing. I wish someone would stock them here!

Cheers

Scott

[luringbream]

I usually just cut the lure off, check the line for any scratches and then tie another on.

DAN

[Ravin]

I use about 2 meters & use it down to about a meter or so. I don't use clips myself as I haven't seen any I like but I would give them a go if I saw a suitable one.