taper Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Tybo's thread got me to thinking, last week on my fishing trip I started using my new jerk bait rod with Smithwick Pro Rogues in the suspending version with an 80 lb. flouro leader using crimps. It worked well and caught fish but I noticed on the pause the front of the bait fell instead of staying flat in the water column. I was tempted to remove the leader but was afraid of losing lures.What do you guys do and have you seen similar action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 When using jerkbaits, I use as little "hardware" on the leader (ie. snaps/swivels/crimps) as possible. In fact I tie the leaders instead of using crimps and swivels (I am lazy however and still use a snap for the convenience of switching lures). Braid to fluro I use a uni-to-uni knot. On the other end, instead of a crimp, I use a perfection loop and put a snap on. This helps a ton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I was just gonna say, do a search for perfection loop on this site. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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