cjam93 Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Hey guys so I recently spooled my wacky rod with some yellow braid and I love that line. So now I want to put yellow braid on the rod I throw shakey heads on. However I have no idea what test is generally recommended for shakey head. What do you like to throw it on? Thanks! Quote
tbone1993 Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 15lb wouldnt be too bad. I like using straight fluoro either 6 or 8lb test. Quote
cjam93 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Posted June 2, 2014 its a custom built spinning rod ive had for a long time I dont remember the exact specifics. It is flexible but not extremely flexible, its inbewteen medium and medium heavy to me. I have a shimano sienna 2500 on it. Quote
Super User Raul Posted June 2, 2014 Super User Posted June 2, 2014 Braided line doesn´t do well when rubbed against rough stuff and if it has sharp edges it´s even worse, so get the thickest you can while being the thinest you want, 30 lb braid is slightly thinner than 8 lb nylon, that´s what I recommend, it´s thin enough but not too thin. Quote
cjam93 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Posted June 2, 2014 Braided line doesn´t do well when rubbed against rough stuff and if it has sharp edges it´s even worse, so get the thickest you can while being the thinest you want, 30 lb braid is slightly thinner than 8 lb nylon, that´s what I recommend, it´s thin enough but not too thin. If it matters I was going to use a leader from pline fluoroclear also. You think that higher # would be ok for things like shakey head with the really light wire hooks? I would be concerned about them straitening out. I guess I could just leave the drag a little more loose. Is that what you would suggest? Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 The hooks won't straighten out unless you want them to, as in freeing a snag. There's always the option of a leader too for abrasion resistance and to make break-offs easier (shore fishing, back of the boat etc.) 1 Quote
thehooligan Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 10-15lb braid, 6-8lb flouroclear leaders should work great... Quote
craww Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 If it matters I was going to use a leader from pline fluoroclear also. You think that higher # would be ok for things like shakey head with the really light wire hooks? I would be concerned about them straitening out. I guess I could just leave the drag a little more loose. Is that what you would suggest? I leave the drag SLIGHTLY looser on my shakeyhead/braid rod than when I use the mono spool. Even with the leader some of the lighter wire shakyheads will absolutey bend out or at least flex enough to lose a fish. As usual you need to match the hook and drag settings based on cover your fishing. Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted June 2, 2014 Super User Posted June 2, 2014 I use straight FC 8-10lb test. Invizx Quote
Super User Raul Posted June 2, 2014 Super User Posted June 2, 2014 It doesn't matter if you use a leader unless you tie a really long leader the line will rub and end up breaking, when I say " I suggest you do this or that " is because, guess what ? I tried before and it's my personal experience what worked and what didn't, less than 30 lb braided doesn't work well. About how the hooks will react, no way you can straighten a hook when setting the hook, it' s not going to happen, you don't need to do any adjustments to your drag. Quote
jonnyblazex Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 I use Seaguar Tatsu fluorocarbon line in 8lb test, 6lb diameter. If you want the best fluoro, this is it. The stuff casts perfect, knot strength is perfect, stretch is little, and perfect, not stiff. Best fluoro ever. I used to use braid, but fluoro provides so much slack line sensitivity it is unreal. You cant really work the shaky head the same with braid/fluoro leader as you can straight high quality fluoro. Braid requires tight line for the best sensitivity, where fluoro is sensitive even at slack, where you work shaky heads correctly, on slack line while you are shaking the worm. Braid also floats at the top, down to the worm with a bow if left on slack line, if you can imagine it, and fluoro goes at a diagonal line to the worm because it sinks. They are two different presentations, but if you are dragging the shaky head on a tight line, the braid will be more sensitive. If you are shaking the shaky head, or hopping and dead sticking it, fluoro will be more sensitive. I spent almost 600 dollars on my shaky head setup, so I am serious about it, and like the technique a lot. I love to feel the bite, and slam the hook down. I use a G Loomis NRX rod with Shimano Stradic Ci4+ 2500 reel, and seaguar Tatsu 8lb line. Best shaky head setup ever IMO. 2 Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted June 3, 2014 Super User Posted June 3, 2014 According to Jeff Kreit & Aaron Martins - this is one technique where having a dedicated shakey head outfit with fluorocarbon line (7lb. - 8lb.) just simply works better ... Quote
bassin is addicting Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 8lb fluoro.. i use BPS right now...but have some Invisx on the way from TW... Quote
TorqueConverter Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 I'm using #14 Suffix Elite on a general purpose MH rod. It works well but is hard to discern the difference between a clump of coontail and a soft bite. If I throw them on my jig stick then it's #40 braid and #17 Big Game leader. I'm also throwing 1/4 and 3/8 oz heads paired to beaver type baits. If I was throwing lighter baits on spinning tackle then #20 or #30 braid with #10 - #12 mono type line leader would be what I'd recommend. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 4, 2014 Global Moderator Posted June 4, 2014 I recently switched to 10lb Power Pro Super Slick with a 10lb Sunline fluoro leader, couldn't be happier with my decision. Quote
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