Hi Larry-
I know the Hollow Ace connection is ideal for some applications but its a bit cost prohibitive for me. I tried an alternative setup and it held a up to a 46 inch ski last night but I'd like your thoughts. My specific application is big blades after dark. I'm running 80 LB Power Pro on a 400TE.
I tied a Bimini Twist that you showed me at Josh's expo last year, I then used a Uni/Uni knot to link the doubled up Power Pro to 80 LB flouro (about 10-12 inches) - I then did another Uni/Uni from e 80 flouro to 130 LB flouro (about 10-12 inches) which has a loop crimped and tied for either a split ring or snap. My intent is tat I can feel the Bimini go through he tip and begin an L or oval or 8 in the dark. My thought is that I can now fish in the dark without keeping a headlamp on the whole time and also not crank hardwared not the tip band break the guide. I know that this setup presents 4 potential failure points but I also take my time an tie them right. At some point I'll go Hollow
, just not yet.
Your thoughts?
Thanks - erik