Thanks George! Never seen that knot before. I will have to practice that one.
Posts by Hookinfish
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Welcome. We would love to see pictures.
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Thanks for the welcome. I think I'll start a build thread specifically with pics that I can update as well as ask my dumb questions in.
I'm in simi valley ca also in case anybody is close and doesn't have access to the tools they need. My shop is pretty decently equipped with a long bed 8" jointer, 13" planer, table saw, router table, drum sander. . All things I think will come in handy with this build.Palos verdes to Simi valley is a long commute. Welcome. Looking forward to the build thread.
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Had not run across this one before! Is is spectra/ dynema safe? breaking %?
I use it on my reel line which I believe is 3mm dyneema. Its whatever Ulusub sent with the gun. I clip onto that and I have had no problems, however, I have not had a fish take any substantial reel line out either.
I wouldn't use it on thin spectra but I have not tried it either. I usually run 65lb spectra backing on my fishing reels and I tie a bimini twist to a reverse arbor (I think that's what its called) when splicing to mono.I feel that the perfection loop is a stronger knot then the surgeon loop and is easier to tie regardless of test line I use. A local tackle company sells their lures with leader premade and they use the perfection loop in 300 pound line for trolling. I have no experience with this but they swore by it. I figure its worth a shot if your not able to crimp your leaders. Plus its a much cleaner finish then the surgeons knot.
I sadly don't have any statistics as to breaking strength but if you play with it please post up results.
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One of my favorite loop knots is the perfection loop. You can place hooks and I imagine with a little work a shaft in it too. Works well on all size lines I have tried 250 lb test down to 4lb. Plus its fast.
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I use that knot often for fishing. The problem is when you pull on the knot it will eventually tighten around the shaft like a slip knot. It is called the uni knot.
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Their diet consists of nuts. They are famous for castrating men wading in the waters of the amazon.
I heard about one being caught a few years ago in Northern California. I just don't remember the lake.
Another fish that will make you squirm is the candiru. Its a small catfish that likes to swim up urine streams and lodge itself in the persons urethera. It can only be surgically removed from what I understand.
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So sorry for your loss.
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Great video! Those are all nice size fish too. How many days do you stay out on the boat?
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Thats awesome. I took my first duck this year. Congrats!
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Looking forward to the reports from your trips. I believe United has a great deal on oversize luggage if its for fishing gear.
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Ive seen lead fo for 7 bucks a pound in redondo beach at freesdive and spear and at sports chalets.
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I remember someone having an equation for assesing weight depending on your weight and suit. I have a 5mm suit and dive with 22 pounds and im neutral around 20 feet but i weight 240lbs. You will have to play with your weight belt till you feel comfortable with it. As far as reel vs float line. Float line is safer more visible and probably better as a new diver for those reasons. Plus if you drop your gun you can follow your line back to it in bad viz.
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welcome
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What about a folding kayak?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=66&v=9gSygNpYNfsOr something like this?
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Welcome!
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looks like it was a pole spear tip. Congrats on a nice fish!
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A safety for your gun?
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Congrats. That was a great day on the sea.
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Welcome. Looking forward to seeing some reports and pictures.
