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    OK...

    Quote Originally Posted by giantfan View Post
    Watching this one closely as I have a lot to learn,


    I like the sound of that but I have a couple of questions for you.

    On a 50 what # braid are you using and what # mono.

    What's the length of the mono that you use?

    How often do you change the mono?

    How often do you change the braid?

    How often do you change the splice?

    Is there a rough guide on what size mono will work as a handcuff into what size braid?

    How far up the braid do you go with the mono?

    Do you finish off the splice with floss?

    Sorry about all the questions and I appreciate all the info that you guys give us newbies.

    This place is the best.
    1and 2. My 50's are 130 spectra 60 to 100 fluoro(filled up with braid and a whole 25 yard skeen of fluoro).

    3 and 4. I cut it off as it gets roughed up(live bait and chunking)until it's 5 or 6' long and start over.

    5.Just below or the same depending on brand the size dacron or hollow core(100# dacron loop to loop, 80 or 100# fluoro or mono).

    6. I go about a foot.

    7.I do, or if I am in a hurry I just tie a simple overhand knot at the very end of the dacron just in front of where the mono exits and actually trust that more than a serving the end.

    Hope this helps and IMO never put mono on the bottom of the spool as it breaks down MUCH quicker tham the braid and I dont want to lose 100 bucks worth of braid if I get dumped. I think that is the most retarded backward ass chit I have ever seen. Just go around the spool twice and it WILL NOT slip.

    Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nauti Natured View Post
    Can those splices on hollow braid really be as strong as a knot?
    Far stronger than knots. 100% when properly spliced.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ifish42na View Post
    Far stronger than knots. 100% when properly spliced.
    Anyone care to illustrate how to properly splice braid to mono

    Pretty please

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    Pakula has a pretty good tutorial here.

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    Good stuff there.

    Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nauti Natured View Post
    Anyone care to illustrate how to properly splice braid to mono

    Pretty please
    In this months issue of Marlin mag, on page 60, 61 there is a how to on this with pictures.

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