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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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Travis,
I will tell you a funny story about that, when I first heard of the trout magnet many years ago I ordered a bunch of them to try out. After a couple of trips with hardly any luck I called and talked to Jeff and told him that it was a scam and I wanted my money back. The first question he asked me was I using light line. I replied yes I am, I am using 6lb test. He laughed and told me that I needed to use 2lb test. I told him that he was crazy and it wouldnt make any difference. He assured me that it would and sure enough I tried the 2lb test line and the rest is history. I am not sure what it is but the difference between the 6 and 2 is huge. I try to use the largest line that I can get away with to minimize the stress on the fish, but sometimes you have to use the 2lb test.
Roy