strawberry

[Bduck]

Still breaking RMT leaders though.

RMT sells a package of 10 leaders set up with a stinger hook. Where are your leaders breaking? If at the stinger hook, removing hook with pliers will cause that second hook to break off.

I made another trip to Strawberry yesterday 6-24. A slow day with a case of lockjaw. Caught 5 cutts to the boat and lost the only 2 kokes on self release at the back of boat. After talking to others, it sounded like Monday was the better day to be there. The wind came up early and blew me off of the water. There was a boat submerged at Strawberry marina. The fellas I talked to said they were having trouble with it taking on water.

 

[Petty4life]

try some different leaders, there are several options here http://www.kokaneetackle.com/c-195-terminal-tackle.aspx

 

[SuperD]

The only way to guarantee the quality of ones leaders is to start tying ones own. The average retail maker of Koke tackle does not build it to withstand Flaming Gorge specifications. It is not uncommon to buy Koke tackle from a company because you like the patterns and just swap out the leaders. The Gorge requires 12 pound to 14 pound leader and you just aren't going to find off the shelf tackle tied to that size line or a line that is of high quality.

 

[Bduck]

I agree with making your own. I started doing it using some 15lb line I had left over from spooling up a couple reels. To help myself I received a gift from son a fly tying vise which is great for holding the hook. Burying the tip into vise keeps me from drawing blood from my fingers.

 

[usemdw]

Leader

I agree with making your own. I started doing it using some 15lb line I had left over from spooling up a couple reels. To help myself I received a gift from son a fly tying vise which is great for holding the hook. Burying the tip into vise keeps me from drawing blood from my fingers.

I use the Christenson's Lakeshore tackle stuff and the leaders seem pretty heavy to me. I've never had a problem with them.

 

[dubob]

Sooner or later, you WILL break off one or both hooks from those squid lures. That's why I have a Tackle Buddy Snell Holder in my box with a bunch of pre-made double hook leaders all set to change out. I also bought a hook vise to make the job of assembly pain free at home. thumbsup

 

[SuperD]

Going to #2 hooks for places like Strawberry and the Gorge also helps save leaders. It can be hard to grab a #4 hook with a Tasmanian Devil hooked to it. A little bigger hook to aim at with the pliers can be a big help.

 

[ReelMasta]

I've had some good success with RMT pink serpent spoons. Single hook that can not be destroyed by a Tasmanian devil. Bought some orange ones to try this week.

My cuddly buddy and I are headed up Wednesday night and give em a try Thursday morning bright and early launch at 5ish....