Paternoster to braid

[Sneaky1]

Going to try land based bait fishing for pinkies / flatties.

Connecting a Paternoster rig (~1.5m overall, two 3/0 KL hooks, 20lb fluro) to mainline braid (20lb), would you go direct - ie Albright knot or via swivel?

I'm leaning towards the first option since that'd allow top part of the rig into guides to allow for better casting? There's only ~40cm up on top, but even that's a bonus since I've got a 7ft bait rod.

[fishingvic]

Double Uni Knot does the trick for me.

[Sebb]

Going to try land based bait fishing for pinkies / flatties.

Connecting a Paternoster rig (~1.5m overall, two 3/0 KL hooks, 20lb fluro) to mainline braid (20lb), would you go direct - ie Albright knot or via swivel?

I'm leaning towards the first option since that'd allow top part of the rig into guides to allow for better casting? There's only ~40cm up on top, but even that's a bonus since I've got a 7ft bait rod.

Up to 10lb I use double uni.
Thicker than 10lb I use FG, allbright, slim beauty, etc.

If your rig is about 2/3 rod length, you should still be able to use swivel and still can make good cast.

[Sneaky1]

My concern is with the line twist / roll, I guess it's a non-issue with braid?
A direct link also means one rig ready to go once on the spot, plus less points of failure.

@Sebb - so used to SP/lures, I'd have to develop a new casting technique to cater for the "overhang".

[Sebb]

My concern is with the line twist / roll, I guess it's a non-issue with braid?
A direct link also means one rig ready to go once on the spot, plus less points of failure.

@Sebb - so used to SP/lures, I'd have to develop a new casting technique to cater for the "overhang".

Yeah definitely diff casting technique.
Swivel is the best to prevent line twist. Without it, just gotta straighten it every now and then.

[Sneaky1]

Got me thinking about a light surf rod, although not sure how it'd go lifting the catch (pier based)?
Decisions, decisions...
Anyone interested in a new Daiwa Beefstick Z 702MS to help me fund the new purchase?

[Andrews]

I've always used double uni, from UL gear to heavier targeting snapper. Never had an issue.

[Sebb]

Got me thinking about a light surf rod, although not sure how it'd go lifting the catch (pier based)?
Decisions, decisions...
Anyone interested in a new Daiwa Beefstick Z 702MS to help me fund the new purchase?

I have 9ft rod 5-9kg rod. The biggest I caught on it was a 2.5kg snapper off rocks. 20lb line.
A net would be a good idea to have too.

[Sneaky1]

Got me thinking about a light surf rod, although not sure how it'd go lifting the catch (pier based)?
Decisions, decisions...
Anyone interested in a new Daiwa Beefstick Z 702MS to help me fund the new purchase?

I have 9ft rod 5-9kg rod. The biggest I caught on it was a 2.5kg snapper off rocks. 20lb line.
A net would be a good idea to have too.

On the cards - Daiwa Seabass 96ML / 106M - as long as it balances my Fin-Nor 40 loaded with 20lb braid (~400g weight) as a general land-based / pier outfit.Although it could also double as a light beach / rocks lure setup with Nasci 4000 (~300g).

EDIT - highjacking my own thread (and thoughts) - becoming a gear junkie I think!

[Sebb]

I have over dozen rods and reels, and I still feel like I need to get more. Lol.
It's hobby, it suppose to be fun and make you happy. If it makes you happy to get them, then go get them