26.5 Pound Striper Caught & Released - Angler's best to date...

[Unplugged704]

what size line and what is your preferred knot for fishing stripers?

[tntrout]

We use 20 lb Power Pro braid with 30 lb mono leader. I attach the mono to braid using an Albright Knot and I use a Palomar Knot on the hook. This set up has worked nicely for years..

[Unplugged704]

@tntrout - thanks for repolying. I just picked up a new Penn Fierce 5000 rod. I will be using 40 lb spiderwire braid.. I'm still debating whether or not to use a leader.. this rod will be exclusively used for fishing stripers. Relatives have been catching 30+ inches the last couple weeks.

What size leader line do you recommend?

[tntrout]

@Unplugged704 ~ I use a 30 lb. mono leader on my braid. I use an albright knot to tie my leader to the braid. Recently I became aware of the Sebile Knot and may consider switching over to it. You can see how its tied by going to YouTube and seaching for "Sebile Knot", look for the video posted by Salty Shores. It does a pretty good job of showing how to tie that knot..

[tntrout]

@Unplugged704 ~ I use a 30 lb. mono leader on my braid. I use an albright knot to tie my leader to the braid. Recently I became aware of the Sebile Knot and may consider switching over to it. You can see how its tied by going to YouTube and seaching for "Sebile Knot", look for the video posted by Salty Shores. It does a pretty good job of showing how to tie that knot..

[halobassfisherman14]

Spool in the reel keeps on screamin'!!!!! lol nicceee

[HalfBakedGnome]

gotta love the journey, great video buddy

[rickisaslick1]

way to go dude.awesome catch and release.

[ClarkJudah]

Nice one! Good Job. Going out tomorrow morning in hopes of a 60 pounder.

[tntrout]

I hope you get one. We have not yet seen the BIG ones below Loudoun so far in 2010.. All the best. You have a great YouTube presence and do quality video work.. Hope to hear how you do getting that 60 pounder..!

[HillBillyBarry2000]

Way to go Doug I love anything that has the words Big and Fish in the same sentence!! That's up in Knoxville Tennessee I'm thanking.

[tntrout]

Ft. Loudoun Dam is in Lenoir City Tennessee