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Originally Posted by Travis C.
That would be a good deal but not a the moment $$$ wise. Will definitely keep that in mind for when I need more though.
Speaking of line and trout magnets...
Do you think the main problem people don't have much success with them is line size, line type or both?
I use the 2lb SOS copolymer and fluoro leader almost all the time catching a bunch of fish. Dad fished the same bank with both crappie mags/trout mags but with 4lb fireline and no leader catching maybe 1/5 the number of fish.
Watching this re-enforeced my belief that if you aren't having luck on the magnets (either one) the first thing you need to evaluate is your line size. You'll catch fish with any color/right line size and catch a ton more with the right color/line size.
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The people I know that use them have a lot of success with them...but they are using 2# test line. I have had literally hundreds ask me to teach them how to use the Trout Magnet...my technique. Those that made the step to use 2# test are still fishing it today. I can use 4# test NanoFil but I will have a 2# test fluorocarbon leader on. I have had people fish right beside me for Crappie and they were using 6# test and not catch a thing....and I would have a limit in a couple of hours. I don't even like to use the 4# test. I always have a fluorocarbon leader on even with the 2# SOS line. The past couple of years down at Pickwick I always meet up with a fishing friend that is always down there during Crappie time....Fall through Spring. He uses Crappie Magnets and he also uses other lures.....he catches a ton of Crappie but he is also a believer in light line. We often will have conversation about how folks use way too heavy a line. If one is using a Trout Magnet...with 2# test line...the right color for the day....and fish are present...you are more than likely going to catch fish. Now I wouldn't head out Large Mouth or Striper fishing with a Trout Magnet....just not appropriate and the Large Mouth do not seem to care for the Trout Magnet....Small Mouth are another story...they love the thing. It took me about 3 months to get my head right that I couldn't use 4 and 6 pound test line when I started first using the Trout Magnet. Heck I even tried to get away with using 3# test mono. That was five years ago and I haven't looked back. Light line is the only way to go with a 1/64 ounce lure.
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