02-20-2007, 05:26 PM
My rig is very similar to yours....................
I usually use about a 24 to 30 inch leader. Normally, i'll use a very light 7 strand steel leader, or tie-able titanium steel leader. But, of course, i'm going to intergrate Yo Zuri in as a leader material when i'm not around heavy structure.
I keep my rigs pretty basic, no so many bells and wistles. On the business end of my leader, I usually use a Gamakatsu brand hook as well, however, I prefer a wide bend or Kahl hook for flounder.
On the other end of the leader, I use Spro swivels because they are tiney and indestructable.
Also, instead of a fish finder rig, I just use a small 3/4 oz egg sinker directly attached to the main line. I put a single bead ahead of it to keep the lead from beating up the swivel.
I prefer live bait for large flounder. A 5 or 6 inch croaker or spot is ideal. I also like large mullet minnows and near hand sized menhaden(pogeys). Usually i'll hook my live bait right through the nose from left to right, but it depends on what species of bait and how big it is as well. I prefer to hook Mullet through the eyes.
I also prefer braided line, mostly power pro. However, i'm watching the IGFA closely to see how the line pans out. It breaks well above it's pound test rating, and that's a no-no if you intend on entering a fish for record.
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I usually use about a 24 to 30 inch leader. Normally, i'll use a very light 7 strand steel leader, or tie-able titanium steel leader. But, of course, i'm going to intergrate Yo Zuri in as a leader material when i'm not around heavy structure.
I keep my rigs pretty basic, no so many bells and wistles. On the business end of my leader, I usually use a Gamakatsu brand hook as well, however, I prefer a wide bend or Kahl hook for flounder.
On the other end of the leader, I use Spro swivels because they are tiney and indestructable.
Also, instead of a fish finder rig, I just use a small 3/4 oz egg sinker directly attached to the main line. I put a single bead ahead of it to keep the lead from beating up the swivel.
I prefer live bait for large flounder. A 5 or 6 inch croaker or spot is ideal. I also like large mullet minnows and near hand sized menhaden(pogeys). Usually i'll hook my live bait right through the nose from left to right, but it depends on what species of bait and how big it is as well. I prefer to hook Mullet through the eyes.
I also prefer braided line, mostly power pro. However, i'm watching the IGFA closely to see how the line pans out. It breaks well above it's pound test rating, and that's a no-no if you intend on entering a fish for record.
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