Gear for fishing for Red emperor ?

[rumy1]

Hi

I want to know what line setup people have ? Do you have braid with mono leader or what and what pound lines do you use ?
I have the rod and over head reel, just need to know what lines to use.

Thanks people !!!

[hooknose]

Chasing reds you couldn't go any lighter than 50lb braid and 80lb wouldn't go astray( in case you hit a patch of largies). Tie off with a double using a bimini twist and attach 80lb leader. Tie your droppers etc on the leader, Good luck !!!

[rumy1]

Tie off with a double using a bimini twist and attach 80lb leader. Tie your droppers etc on the leader, Good luck !!!

What does this mean ?
Wha are droppers ?
What do you mean - "tie off with a double and use a bimini twist ?

Thanks !

[BilgeBoy]

Try the animated Knots Section Mate...It's a bit like Jedi School

"Much to learn you will" hhmmmm

[Blackened]

G'day

I agree, I ran 50lb braid and 60lb leader.


Best off to have a good look at a knotts book like geoff wlsons or the knotts section here before attempting anything.

Dave

[rumy1]

I sat up till midnight with a piece or rope trying to practice my knots ..... not very easy !!! Persistance is the key !!
Anyone that lives near Gladstone, QLD, that maybe prepared to give up some time to teach me a few tricks on how to catch good fish such as Red Emperor and mackeral ? I have a new Haines Signature 5.42m with a 140 Suzuki on the rear so transport to sites is not a problem !!!

[jm82]

rumy 1, if you wanna catch big red emperor invest in a deck winch ,100lb mono or braid some 10 o mustard hooks and some whole mullet.

Josh