This summer I have missed a great deal of fish on lake ontario due to not detecting the bite. I have improved slowly but am still missing a lot of strikes. I try and keep my line as tight as possible, and keep my left hand loosely on my line to improve my detection. I use 6lb mono and usually use a small jig weighted with the smallest sinker I can use depending on wind conditions on the bottom with the jig up top on a leader.Do any of you seasoned perch (or panfish in general) anglers have any suggestions for a young angler? I fish almost exclusively for perch because I am a meat fisherman and to me nothing in the world tastes better. Specifically, any tips that will help me detect the bite more efficiently would be much appreciated. Also I am wondering about in-line spinners for perch, any recomendations?
Gator - Nanofil has only been out a few weeks. Not many of us have gotten to use it much. The people I know that got to field test it rave about it. I have had it out a few trips and I am completely impressed with it. Been lovin fireline since it first came out and Nanofil tops it. Smooth, thin, and strong...As for a leader? It is not as clear as mono or florcarbon but most of the time tying direct is fine. In clear water I fish it like I did fireline or any other braid, and thats tied to a small #12 or 14 swivel then a 18 to 24inch piece of florcarbon. Not sure how much of a diff it makes to the fish but it sure helps with confidence. And confidence is a huge part of the success equation...
Cloud / Gamma,Thanks guys - I am always looking for something to give me more distance on my cast - sometimes a few feet make the difference between a hit or not - esp with light lures. Also, I fish mainly spinners for trout and line memory and twist are a constant issue. I am going to give the nano a shot and throw on a Drennan fluoro leader and a micro swivel in clear water. Some of those knots Berkley is suggesting look interesting also. I appreciate the advice - Eric
Gamma,Thanks for the tip on the backing - it never occurred to me to do that. If you are $pending that kind of money on line it is a waste to not use backing. I have two fly rods that use backing but never did it on my spinning rods. I can spool up all three of my trout / perch rods with one spool of new line.
Gamma,I just ordered it so when I get it and use it some I will let you guys know how it works. From what you have said and what I have gathered on the net is sounds like it should work great. I'll practice that palomar knot and look in my steelhead stuff for my small swivels. Thanks again - Eric