Jeff; One was made from 7X tippet rated at 3.1 lbs. w/tippet ring. It broke around 8.5 lbs. One made from 6X tippet rated at 4 lbs. w/Shorb loop went to over 13 lbs. with out braking. Another one...
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Jeff; One was made from 7X tippet rated at 3.1...
Jeff; One was made from 7X tippet rated at 3.1 lbs. w/tippet ring. It broke around 8.5 lbs. One made from 6X tippet rated at 4 lbs. w/Shorb loop went to over 13 lbs. with out braking. Another one...
John; Now you've got me thinking (and it...
John; Now you've got me thinking (and it hurts!!)!! The leaders Brad tested that had Shorb loops were stronger than the ones with tippet rings.
Gerri, you have a lifetime supply of furled...
Gerri, you have a lifetime supply of furled leaders on the way!!
Now that we have Hi Jacked this thread let me say...
Now that we have Hi Jacked this thread let me say that Kaboom1 has made some "Strain Gage" tests that tend to support John's report.
At the risk of Hi Jacking this thread I must say...
At the risk of Hi Jacking this thread I must say Thanks Beaver!! We tie fly's with shinny bead heads so why on earth would a small ring or swivel 4' or more away bother a fish!!?? The more I read...
Gerri; A furled leader made from 4 lb. test mono...
Gerri; A furled leader made from 4 lb. test mono or fluorocarbon will have a break strength of 12 lbs. Which should handle your Stripers. A braided leader is hollow and will spray water a furled...