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Post Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Weedless and Frogs

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what size leader are you using. It maybe looks a bit thick?
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:35 am    Post subject: Re: Weedless and Frogs

60lb with 30lb braid, which is my normal barra setup, i agree it does look thick

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Post Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Weedless and Frogs

I would try to drop back the leader size a bit in the billabongs especially using light rubbers and scum frogs or surface lures. The heavy leader takes away a lot of small lures actions and sinks surface lures. The thinner diameter of lighter leader allows far more flexibilty to the lure and increases there wobble. I dont really think it is necessary to use much more then 45lb leader in the billabongs.

In saying this I dont fish bongs a lot but the few times I have this is what I have found. Same principle as fishing the flatz in the harbor. Down size the gear and entice more strikes and maximise the number of fish you hook. Once hooked up then worry about the problems of landing the fish.
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Weedless and Frogs

That leader looks massive. Deepblack put me onto 30-40lb fluro carbon and it is tough as nails so far. Give it a crack.
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Weedless and Frogs

will try it out, i also use 30pd for some stuff, generally not barra though - its 0.55mm as opposed to the 60pd if use which is .7mm, penn 10x leader..

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Post Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Weedless and Frogs

Well done mate good to see that all the tips have payed off .
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Post Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:16 am    Post subject: Re: Weedless and Frogs

Mate i only fish weedless, Ive found that Zoom Horny Toads, get on Ebay for about ten bucks a packet, and hollow bellys are getting the best results, using nitro jungle hooks in #4/0 and Jinki 30lb leader, and im not dropping too many anymore, but the strike is def the key to the hook up!!

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