Ohioguy25, the SDJ works great tied to a snap. On most of my big hard baits, I use Decoy Egg snaps. Once I install a snap, it's never removed from that bait.
When casting chopping glides, I make alot of cast per hour, so I retie roughly every hour. I also start every trip with a fresh SDJ knot. If I catch a fish or pull hard in a snag, I retie. I fish 20 & 25 BG and 20,25, & 30 CXX.
I can't give you a specific distance. I fish pressured clear open water and make longer cast. I've at times not been able to get a good hook set fishing straight 8 & 10 lb FC on ML & M rods with small T - Rigs.
Probably just a lack of skill, technique, and strength.😀
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