Salmon_slammin Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 So I wrote in my last report that my 200 Cu snapped when taken by a big fish. About 125 feet left on it and by happy coincidence I have 75 feet of the same stuff lying around. I'd love to get my 200 back so is there any way i can "tie" the two together without having to worry about it coming apart? Advice is much appreciated.
Hockey390 Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Do a haywire twist on both pieces just like you would if tieing to a swivel. You can shrink wrap the connection if you want to, I would think it won't matter much either way. Sent from my SM-G935V using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App
Salmon_slammin Posted August 10, 2016 Author Posted August 10, 2016 Thanks! Just fixed it, looks pretty sturdy. MI have another question that is completely unrelated but don't feel like opening a new thread. I bought an ace hi plug at the swap meet in holland this winter and have yet to run it. From whatnove researched you can run ace hi's the same speed as spoons and flashers? I've also heard of guys just tying them to their lines rather than using swivels? Complete rookie to any kind of plug.
ZachEno Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Use them, the work real well and are very speed tolerant! This 18lb laker came on one. Good luck! 1
mrhookup Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Use snap swivels with the Ace Hi's, that's what they're designed for so you don't have to retie. Only tie direct to the old style traditional j plugs with the swivel/hook harness so it can slide up the line when a fish is hooked.Sent from my iPhone using Great Lakes Fisherman mobile app
Salmon_slammin Posted August 11, 2016 Author Posted August 11, 2016 Is this what you mean by snap swivel?
Salmon_slammin Posted August 11, 2016 Author Posted August 11, 2016 3 hours ago, ZachEno said: Use them, the work real well and are very speed tolerant! This 18lb laker came on one. Good luck! That is one big greaser! Awesome!
mrhookup Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 Is this what you mean by snap swivel? Correct, but you'll want one that's a ball bearing model. We switched to the Torpedo brand ones this year and couldn't be happier, best on the market IMO, we use the 55lb size for everything but some use the 90lb with flashers. They're these ones....https://www.torpedodivers.com/scart/product_details.asp?ItemNum=S0020Sent from my iPhone using Great Lakes Fisherman mobile app
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