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My top water has been off for the last several trips. The wind has been tough and there is always a chop. At what point does a chop make top water hard baits ineffective? Last PM I saw drum chasing shrimp against reeds and grass. The water was calm by these spots but not a sniff. I also threw on some choppy water and I can see the plugs just don't swim properly. I finally gave in to the wind and sat on the edge of a large grass Island after seeing shrimp jumping. It was flat calm next to the grass but I had to cast over it and let the wind blow the plug back. This was OK but the wind also blew the line in a huge arc. You get the idea. At dusk the wind laid down and I got a hook up with a real strong fish which I had on for about 15-20 seconds but then lost it. Barbless treble hook syndrome.
I guess I'm trying to determine if sometimes the wind should make me either stay home or leave the top water alone?
Next question is about opening the bail on a spinning reel. I often open the bail when it is out of position because I like to throw with a certain amount of line hanging. Is it possible that this can cause a snag on the spool? I just got a new stradic and the line snapped the leader/braid knot five times? I got I am yesterday and the first cast "Crack!". This happened four more times. I honestly don't recall if I had the bail out of position of each time. There are other variables of course but it isn't the rod because I've had my battle on this rod for a year and never had this issue??
Thanks
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I guess I'm trying to determine if sometimes the wind should make me either stay home or leave the top water alone?
Next question is about opening the bail on a spinning reel. I often open the bail when it is out of position because I like to throw with a certain amount of line hanging. Is it possible that this can cause a snag on the spool? I just got a new stradic and the line snapped the leader/braid knot five times? I got I am yesterday and the first cast "Crack!". This happened four more times. I honestly don't recall if I had the bail out of position of each time. There are other variables of course but it isn't the rod because I've had my battle on this rod for a year and never had this issue??
Thanks
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