braid

[KevO]

I just bought a curado 200dpv and a 7'3 Md Hvy carrot stix Ltx that i want to use with braid.  I was thinking about getting sufix.  I've used it before and really liked it but I do have one question.  The first real trip this combo will be going on is to Dale Hollow where the water is gin clear.  The locals say you need to use really light line like 4#.  Will the fish be able to see say #30 green sufix?

Should I try another color like neon fire?  What about spiderwire invisi-braid? Or power pro yellow or red?  Will red braid disappear like cajun red line?

The last time I used the sufix braid, I noticed that my catch rate dropped off significantly as opposed to the reels spooled with clear flouro.  

[Raul]

Suggestion: purchase the line you like and don 't bother about line visibility for X, Y or Z gin clear lake; when you go to gin clear lake then worry about line visibility and add a 3-5 ft long leader of fluorocarbon in the test you feel is going to be less visible.

[roadwarrior]

The last time I used the sufix braid, I noticed that my catch rate dropped off significantly as opposed to the reels spooled with clear flouro.

You are going to notice it again at Dale Hollow.

If you decide to spool the braid, try using a

fluorocarbon leader, I'm sure that will help.

8-)

[KevO]

Ok what knot do you recommend to connect the two lines together?

[roadwarrior]

Blood Knot:

http://www.animatedknots.com/bloodknot/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

8-)

[SimonSays]

Alberto knot!

[BassinDave]

I've been using a J-knot and had zero failures, also I find it very easy to tie.

[Wayne P.]

I use the uni-knot of all fluorocarbon connections. Zero failures also.