Sitting around tonight I realized something. Everyone is interested in catching
big fish. They want to know about the big baits, the heavy tackle, and the
little tricks and tips that help to put big fish in the boat. So here we go, a new
board all abou this subject.
I will start it off with a little tip that I have been using lately.
You may have heard about the relatively new line called Florocarbon. Well I
was skeptical about it, but decided to pick up a spool of 30lb Yamamoto Sugoi
Florocarbon. Looked about like mono but was incredibly strong and abrasion
resistant from what I could tell. What I was doing was tying in a 3 foot piece
of this florocarbon to my 25lb triple fish line when I throw my big trout plugs.
The business end of your line tends to take a beating when you are throwing a
2-5 oz plug. Well I tell you what, that florocarbon is unbelievable in this
application. I made several hundred casts at clear lake in a tournament in
november with that setup around docks, trees and tullies. I did not have to
re-tie once! Not a nick or a fray in the line. That's what I want on the end of
my line when a big bass hits close to a tree or dock post and dives into it. I
have total confidence now that I can drag a fish out of heavy cover. And, if
that weren't enough, the florocarbon is by all accounts, more light neutral than
mono, meaning that it absorbs light instead of reflecting it and is less visible to
the fish as such. Definitely something to check out.

-Rob

Dam Rob, i am on the site one minute, then leave to take care of the dog and come back to a whole new site. I like the changes you have made. And at the same time, you answered some questions about Cal Poly ponds, which by the way, i still am looking for answers on. Must say that this is the best site to come to for quick, easy to understand info!! Keep it up!

Later all,
Joel

Hi Rob, I am glad to see that you are using that flourocarbon trick,it might get you that big bite when things are tough.
M.S.

Hey Mike
Glad to see you on the site. I should have mentioned that you were the one who gave me the idea for the florocarbon trick. It has been working out really good so far.

-Rob

Hey Rob, first of all, just wanted to let you know, I think your big fish board is a great idea ! I will try to get on it and share info whenever I get a chance........but I have to tell you, my fishing addiction is a serious one, and I am lucky to get 6 hrs of sleep a night as it is ! LOL
But about fluorocarbon leaders.......I started using them 1 year ago for all of my live bait fishing. Main reason being, all I use is braided line which is very visable under the water. I used to camoflage it with indelible magic markers of brown and green, but it still was not anywhere near as invisable as fluorocarbon. I have had very good success since I started using this technique.
Then, a little while back, I was reading something by Mike Folkestad in which he stated, if a big trout-eating bass sees a leader attached to it's trout dinner, you may as well forget about catching her. Geez ! That's a pretty strong statement ! But coming from a guy who catches as many huge fish as he has, I decided that I needed to try it ! I still have not got around to buying some 30 lb fluorocarbon(maybe 40 lb ? remember I use a 50 lb braided main line).
Hey Rob, where can I buy a spool of 30 lb Sugoi ? And, what is the cost ? I have been using 20 lb Seaguar (Cabelas label)for my live bait fishing, and it's awsome ! Berkeley Vanish may as well vanish ! Oops, I hope you don't have any sponsors at Berkeley Rob ! chuckles.....
Ok, Berkeley makes an awsome digital scale ! And some powerful worms ! Now I'm getting silly......I told you I don't get enough sleep !
Catch and Release a Trophy Bass !
Fish Chris