EP. 2 - Double Hookup Fishing - Coochin Creek Part 1 - Bream, Cod, Mangrove Jack

Welcome to episode 2 of Double Hookup Fishing! This episode we drive up to Coochin Creek (part of Pumicestone Passage) in search of mangrove jack and flathead. Be sure to Subscribe and like the video, and like our Facebook page! Stay tuned for more videos coming soon!
Hugh's setup:
Sienna 2500FE reel spooled with 20lb Shimano Kairiki SX8 Braid and 40lb Jarvis Walker Hercules leader
Silstar PowerTip 4-7kg 6' rod
Will's Setup:
Daiwa Sweepfire 4000 2B reel spooled with 20lb Rovex Tergo braid and 40lb Jarvis Walker Hercules leader
Rogue Firepoint 6'6" 5-8kg rod
Intro Music: Betty Page by Thirsty Merc
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[@RocketsFishingAdventures]

Good work fellas. I noticed that you are using a swivel to join your line and leader. I would recommend taking the swivel out of the system and using a knot (eg double uni, albright, FG etc). By taking the swivel out you will be able to run a longer leader, and you will be able to wind it through your guides without damaging them.

[@doublehookupfishing3942]

Thanks Rocket, we're each using 20lb braid with 40lb mono leader. When we fish with 6lb we use double uni knots, especially for surface fishing, but when using heavier gear we've found tying these knots is quite tricky due to the difference in the thickness of the lines. If you've got any recommendations for leader that would be better suited for this we'd be happy to hear them! DHF

[@RocketsFishingAdventures]

If I am using anything over 15lb leader, I will use the FG Knot. It takes a bit of practice to perfect, but is in my opinion the best way to join braid to heavy leader. I use a modified Albright on anything less than 20lb as I find the FG hard to tie in lighter line, and the Albright has served me well. There are plenty of UA-cam how-to vids, but the one I found most helpful was from the guys at Big Angry Fish - ua-cam.com/video/yk7uWUa4z6Y/v-deo.html

[@doublehookupfishing3942]

Thanks Rocket, we'll check out the video and get some practice with the FG knot! Tight lines, DHF.