Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tangling

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Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tangling

Post by toddmc » Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:39 pm

Hey guys. I love to fish braid on top for fast moving fish. Unfortunately, my braid wraps around topwater hooks, as well as spinnerbait and buzzbait frames. I don't feel the braid scares these fast moving fish and I hate using leaders. Do any of you have any ideas on a coating that would stiffen the first few inches of line enough to prevent tangling?
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by KillaBass » Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:59 pm

good question..i have the same problems..i would say just tie a leader if it bothers u that much
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by Snyder Rods » Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:54 pm

You could try waxing a section of line. A Chapstick would work in a pinch. Switching to mono is another option.
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by mrborohachi » Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:13 pm

check out Brent Ehrler's LC Gunfish video, he uses a leader with braid for topwater
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by OkobojiEagle » Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:07 am

First suggestion: use a monofilament leader

Second suggestion: fly fishing floatant

Third suggestion: sewing thread wax

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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by uljersey » Sat Dec 03, 2011 3:00 pm

I remember reading elsewhere where it was suggested to use a length of the smallest diameter coffee stirrer straw you could find. It's placed on the line before tying the bait on.
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by toddmc » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:33 am

OkobojiEagle wrote:First suggestion: use a monofilament leader

Second suggestion: fly fishing floatant

Third suggestion: sewing thread wax

oe
Is sewing thread wax harder than Chap Stick? Chap Stick makes mono and fluoro float better, but I have not had great results with it making braid much stiffer. I am looking for possibly some sort of clear liquid that might stiffen the line just the right amount.
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by slipperybob » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:57 am

Maybe try some fly head cement the line. It will take a little time to dry it.
slip bobbing is the laziest way to fish
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by Snyder Rods » Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:42 am

I might have a better solution for you. How about a knot that positions the line dead straight in front of the lure?

Google "holmes braid knot"
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by slipperybob » Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:43 am

I got it now. Use that hollow core braid and stick some mono into it. :big grin:
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by OkobojiEagle » Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:39 am

toddmc wrote:
OkobojiEagle wrote:First suggestion: use a monofilament leader

Second suggestion: fly fishing floatant

Third suggestion: sewing thread wax

oe
Is sewing thread wax harder than Chap Stick? Chap Stick makes mono and fluoro float better, but I have not had great results with it making braid much stiffer. I am looking for possibly some sort of clear liquid that might stiffen the line just the right amount.
Yes, beeswax (sewing wax) is a slightly "stiffer" line coating than chap stick.

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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by BASSLAYER » Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:23 am

rub some viagra on it :lol:
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by froteur » Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:51 pm

BASSLAYER wrote:rub some viagra on it :lol:
cialis lasts longer.
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by fishingandfords » Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:20 am

froteur wrote:
BASSLAYER wrote:rub some viagra on it :lol:
cialis lasts longer.
I wouldn't know :mrgreen:
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Re: Best way to coat the first foot of braid to prevent tang

Post by JLP » Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:11 pm

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