I picked up six Penn Internationals this past week, and the previous user had a section of what appears to be Dacron tied into the line.
I didn’t want to seem like a total dumbass and question this, due to the fact that I’ve seen it done before.
However, I will ask here. I don’t mind looking like a total retard here, and I’m sure there are many here who don’t have a clue either…
So, why’s it there? Is it a good idea? Is it overkill? Is this something I should replicate on other saltwater reels:question:
Inquiring minds are just dying to know!
'05 Wellcraft 232 Coastal
Not sure, but sounds like filler?
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Originally posted by Mixed Nutz
Not sure, but sounds like filler?
Don’t think so. There’s about 5’ of line, then it’s crimped/tied to only a couple feet of dacron.
'05 Wellcraft 232 Coastal
Still not sure, maybe I’m a dumbass too! Are the reels spooled or only a few feet of line??
Reels are fully spooled with what appears to be 50# mono. Then…there’s the Dacron, then the mono again… Like I said, I’ve seen this before, but I’ve yet to understand it.
Maybe it’s to absorb some of the shock from a hard strike? That’s my ONLY idea.
'05 Wellcraft 232 Coastal
Out of my league! But I’m sure “Ithaca37” will be here shortly, to tell me how much of an idiot I am!! Good Luck! USMCsilver!!
previous owner had no clue. just moved here from ohio.
green grass and high tides forever
jhp----- Murrells Inlet
I’ve heard of having dacron backer and a top shot of mono for heavy reels. Acts like a shock absorber since mono has more stretch than dacron. But i’ve never heard of having mono/dacron/mono. Not sure what the purpose of that is.
“Hey this steak still has the marks where the jockey was hittin’ it!” ~RD
How far into the spool is it? Some tournament boats use that section of dacron to gauge how far back there line is. For example, they will put the line thru the outrigger clip and begin to let line out and once the dacron gets to the clip, they know that there line is “x” number of yards or feet back. Also, the dacron is more durable and won’t get damaged popping the clip when it is set super tight for marlin fishing. Hopefully that makes sense.
wind on leader.
and to think this is a fishing website.
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wind on leader.
You beat me to it.
Nothing but a “SMART-ELLIC”!
Wind on leader…
The dacron is attached to the leader side with a “Chinese Finger trap” as the leader is pushed up into a doubled section (pulled inside itself) of the dacron. The other end of the dacron has a loop that is formed when it is doubled and attaches to the main line with a loop to loop knot which should have a bimini twist or spider hitch to form another double line
Iain Pelto
Edgewater 185CC “Jumpin’ Bean II”
Thanks for the info. guys.
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Originally posted by z71offshore
wind on leader.
and to think this is a fishing website.
So I’m new to offshore fishing. Yeah, it IS a fishing website, but we don’t all come here as self-proclaimed experts, ya know?
I’m trying to get all my crap together and learn this stuff. I don’t have the luxury of going out with others to learn, so I just gotta ask here.
And, while I’m at it, what do you mean by “wind on leader”? Seems a bit excessive for a leader, but as I said earlier, I could understand the fact that it would act somewhat like some sort of a shock absorber.
'05 Wellcraft 232 Coastal
As the name implies, you can wind the leader all the way through the line guides and onto the reel. Unlike using a snap swivel to connect the main line to the leader in which case if your using a long leader then you need to hand line (“wire”) the fish close enough to boat it.
Iain Pelto
Edgewater 185CC “Jumpin’ Bean II”
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Originally posted by hairball
As the name implies, you can wind the leader all the way through the line guides and onto the reel. Unlike using a snap swivel to connect the main line to the leader in which case if your using a long leader then you need to hand line (“wire”) the fish close enough to boat it.
Ahh, gotcha! Makes much more sense now! I do appreciate it!
Funny…
I talked to a guy today who said they catch sails and 'hoos on the simplest riggings known to man; he said he didn’t do anything like what I had on the International…
I said, “Yeah, I think it’s kinda overkill, too. What do you use, a bimini twist?”
His reply, “Nope, even simpler than that.”
I’m like, “Uhh, it gets simpler than that? You don’t use a regular fisherman’s knot, do you? You’ve got to be kidding!”
He confessed to using no special knots and pulling in all kinds of stuff. He did admit that flouro leaders are key, but no fancy knots or riggings were used on his boat.
I found it odd, but somewhat believable. 
'05 Wellcraft 232 Coastal
Funny you should bring it up. I have a good friend who swears he can catch Sails, and Wahoo, with nothing more than mono, a hook, and a lure he’ll fashion out of a beer can right on the spot. Never seen him do it, but he sure believes it. Seeya, Scott