HI there guys i was wondering about the length and

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angler 1

Sealiner
HI there guys i was wondering about the length and the strength of the line used to connect the sinker to the stop ring , i personally use anything from .50 to .60 , app 15 -20 cm long , it works for me .

Now my question is can any other method meaning thicker or shorter line cause a higher rate of burn offs.Spreeuwalle in Langebaan has been producing a few good bronzies but a whole lot of burn offs , two main reasons that i can think about is a) the sinker is cast to deep into the hole and the slider is stopping on the bank , and then its the theory mentioned above.

WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK???;)
 
Whaler

Whaler

Sealiner
Hi

Casting to far could be a problem, but if the fish are picking the bait up before it gets to the stopper I would set a verry light drag and let the fish swim out at least 50m before tigtening up slowly, never strike as soon as you feel a pickup!!!
 
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Brand

Senior Member
When fishing the banks rather use a unweighted non-return clip as this rides the waves a bit better and lifts when the line lifts with the waves. It takes a bit longer to get the bait out but the patients will be worth it as it should result in less burn offs. As mentioned before - dont strike when you feel the pick-up, rather straight stick the rod and reel in on a medium drag until a proper connection is made and  line peels off the reel. I only use .55 line for sliding, i don't reccomend going any lighter.

Touch wood...I have never been burnt off...on the take that is. I have been burnt off on other guys lines in the water while fighting fish.
 
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Blanky

Senior Member
I use a Torium 30 with Exage 1446 rod. Would this rig be alright to use for sharks, cause i am really itching to catch my first Bronzie.
 
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crabman

New member
Hi guys

I would like to fish Macassar on early Saturday morning, anybody else going to be there, then may be we can get together?

I am new to the area and would like to know the spots?
 
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Reefman

Sealiner
[color=#006600]Blanky[/color] wrote:
I use a Torium 30 with Exage 1446 rod. Would this rig be alright to use for sharks, cause i am really itching to catch my first Bronzie.
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Nooit bru... 1446 is an edibles rod, rated to throw max 6oz sinker. (The 46 at the end says rated 4oz-6oz casting weight, the 14 says 14Foot). You cannot slide with a 6oz sinker! Minimum is 8oz. A Hookup with a Bronzie on a 1446 is gonna end either in tears, or the fight of a lifetime...

Torium 30 is a fine reel to use on a stronger rod for sharks. The 1468 would be better (only just! lol watch Hooked come flying in here now-now!).

Best advice I can give you right now... get your butt down to Noweeds' Shark fishing clinic THIS weekend. It will be the best money you ever spent on angling... I promise!
 
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Reefman

Sealiner
Hey Angler... sorry about the Hijack bru, I just re-read this thread and it seems that Blanky hijacked you badly!

But burn-offs is an interesting topic and there have been some excellent replies... Ay we learn something new EVERY day ! Big ups to you okes!
 
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angler 1

Sealiner
No probs i know how you guys can get carried away with your opinions on tackle , my concern is the sinker line still , what length is the norm you guys know mine(the length of my line that is), i just want to prove a point actually , i was looking for some back up --Thicker line no good , thats what im trying to get at , promotes burn off, bank being present or not, we do throw baits and have been succesfull on many occasions but we all know the bigger the bait the better , sliding will still be my preferd method . By the way i dont reccomend a production rod for big time shark fishing and guys yes i was curious about the saltiga so i got one , now i support all you guys , it is a great reel by the way !!
 
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marcc

New member
Angler 1 you are correct! Thicker sinker line can lead to burnoffs. Spoke to a TOP DOG yesterday at Nationals and he advised me to use between .30 - .45.  He uses .32 and clips sinker onto stopper ring, prevents you throwing sinker off.  He says you rather loose a sinker then stand the chance of a possible burnoff, it makes sense to me since i also adopted this idea since i started sliding. I think in retrospect a sinker is way cheaper then your line and rig as well as the pain of having fill your reel with line whist the busses are landed by your mates:spite

I personnally manage to throw 8-10 ounce sinkers off with .45 & .50 sinker line if not clipped. Re the length of the sinker line i think anything up to 30/35cm should be fine, considering if you clip sinker to stopper ring so you dont want to much line making a bow in air whilst casting. But then different strokes for different folks.
 
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Brand

Senior Member
Ok, I dont really undersatnd what you getting at? Please explain to me how a thicker sinker line results in a burnoff?

Sorry to be a hassle!
 
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