So what Chris said about the Japanese fisherman rarely hooking any larger fish while targeting Ajing hit home with me today while at work. I tried the Ester earlier in the winter while bank fishing and broke off many fish, most that I did not see due to the initial drag squealing run. I was targeting Gills of course with my small offerings but I know other species are in these shallow creek mouths, and hooked up (I did land some too) with many of them; the Bass trifecta, Whites, Hybrids, and even the slimy whisker fish. I was battling with my new Ajing rod, using a new line, the Ester, and losing at least two jigs per short afternoon trip. Learning curve, yes, but the Non Targeted Species may have swayed my feelings to this line.....a line intended for 8in Ajing and Area Trout fisheries only. Was actually thinking about ordering some more Ester, the 3lb fluorescent from Chris, but his statement just keeps going through my mind. When I start boat fishing for Crappie and Gills the NTS will increase, along with brush, trees, and bushes. Is this what the line was intended for? Switch to the longer Mebaru rod? I have a sinking Braid and it is doing much better except for the knot/shock leader thing. Tying directly to the braid and NTS break offs are not happening. Now like VA dude I will be fishing shallow waters from now til June, then the deep vertical jigging will begin. Different thoughts on line all together then. Oh what fun this is!!
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