[Barry1628]

Devin, I am still using Windows 10 because my PC is not compatible with Windows 11.

As I mentioned in previous email Firefox will not allow me to logon to LAFB. I did some research and followed some utube video’s but to know avail.

Chrome browser will sometimes log me in after I go through their trouble shooting recommendation.

I am considering bringing my computer to computer service shop for some help and advice. It is an all in one and easy to transport.

I am not familiar with Linux but will do a little research on it.

[Barry1628]

Sounds like you submerged the lower unit below the exhaust and right above the water intake screen in order for the barrel to fit into the diameter of a 55 gal barrel! Did you find the barrel that you like in a local store?

[Barry1628]

Thanks for the info!

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I think it is important if possible!

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This is a very good post conversation that brought some don’t have’s to mind for me!!!

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Ha Boyce, do you have a photo of the back of that package?

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[Barry1628]

Ha Robbie, thanks for the response! Between my research and the comments in this post it is pretty clear what to buy..

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Devin, just want to let you know I am having no problem logging in to LAFB. You mentioned in an email that you made some changes to the security system so maybe that solved the problem…

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Yep, they want $200 for the flush bags, crazy.

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Got it, thanks!

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Thanks, that’s good to hear and the second time the FG knot has been suggested in this post!!

What knots are you tying on the jig head /hook end?

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Yeh ya right! The combinations of casting distance, sensitivity and color I don’t want to go back either.

I say color because my vision is not what it use to be and certain colors in braid make it easier to see line movement.

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Yes, 30lb test braid equivalent of 10lb mono diameter.

I definitley have not paid enough attention to re-tying knots before a new trip or lines drying out and losing strength. My equipment is storage my garage but obliviously no temperature control. Considering I only make a few fishing trips a year that would make a make sense.

Two of my bait casters are all fluro or mono and the other one is braid to fluro or mono.

I like braid with fluro or mono leader on my three spinng reels especially for casting distance. I use 15 or 20lb test leader on the spinning reels which will handle just about any fish I would hook up with but if I snag will it will break off at the uni knot.

Some of the advice in the replies of this post may help but broken lines and snags will certainly remain a part of fishing.

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Ha Daniel, I am right with you on all your points! I think I have a couple different brands of fluro and mono and have been using Power Pro Super 8 Slick v2 braid.

Do you know what brands help you with the problem?

You are so right, with certain setups once you go braid it soooooo hard to go back and I don’t think I ever will! No need to get into it but there are so many benefits….. Thanks

[Barry1628]

That’s some excellent points, so thanks for the feedback. Your point about “braid is always going to “bite” into the fluro/mono, where your hook end is being tied to a smooth, round piece of steel”is a really good one because I almost never break off at the hook end. I have only fished the trestles 3 or 4 times and almost always used all fluro or mono with a few exceptions like drop shot and carolina rig.

So there are times in other places when I want to use other setups to maybe reduce the fight time.

I have not tried the FG knot but I may look into it.