I'm headed Gulf side next month, going after Tarpon, from the beach. One rig
will be a 10' with a Baitrunner. A spool of 50 braid and 100lb floro, as leader.
My web searches have show many variations of the same basic bait rig.
Many talk of doubling the line (braid) with a bimini twist then attaching
80-100lb leader.
Can someone help me out with what they mean by "doubling the line"? Do they
mean doubling the line at the loop created by the B.Twist, or a length of
line leading to the Twist loop?
This is my first time with a Tarpon rig. If anyone can post a picture of the connection
at line to leader it would help.
Thanks!
Tarpon rig, from the beach, help
- fishnfool73
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Re: Tarpon rig, from the beach, help
A Bimini twist or spider hitch ( much easier to tie IMHO ) will double you line. If you google knots you will find a Bimini or Spider hitch pretty easy along with a diagram on how to tie one.
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Re: Tarpon rig, from the beach, help
I wouldn't worry too much about the doubling of your line step because you are fishing with sufficiently heavy line and leader. I would avoid that step all together as its not really needed. You only really use that if you are fishing light line. I have caught plenty of 80+ tarpon on straight 50 braid to 80 lbs leader.
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Re: Tarpon rig, from the beach, help
Thanks for setting me straight! K.I.S.S. is a good rule of thumb. I went with
heavy braid and leader to not spend the fish easing a light line. Going to
put a bait out while I work a lure.
heavy braid and leader to not spend the fish easing a light line. Going to
put a bait out while I work a lure.