Advice From the Pros - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 08-06-2009, 08:55 AM

I'll second ditching the 30 lb spectra and step up to 65 lb. Also having a long top shot sort of limits the kelp cutting action of your spectra. 3-5 feet is enough. Having the shorter top shot also allows/forces you to change it more often. That way you don't end up with a old or questionable knot. Also if your mono or fluoro to spectra knots are not great you can use a small welded ring as your attachment. MIke

08-06-2009, 08:55 AM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I'll second ditching the 30 lb spectra and step up to 65 lb. Also having a long top shot sort of limits the kelp cutting action of your spectra. 3-5 feet is enough. Having the shorter top shot also allows/forces you to change it more often. That way you don't end up with a old or questionable knot. Also if your mono or fluoro to spectra knots are not great you can use a small welded ring as your attachment. MIke