Rob Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I was wondering how long and what kind of fixed sliders people are running any info would be great thanks rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tad Pole Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 http://www.fishdogco.com/elbertaclipper.cfm with about a 5 foot leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mainiac Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Most tournaments specify a max length of 6ft which is what I made most of mine to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 6' is pretty much the standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwhisperer Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I run 6 footers and use a rubber band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I only run free sliders but I usually go from about hand to hand with my arms outstretched. I'm pretty short so it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY DOG Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 i go from 6 to 8 ft and use the rubber band method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I run 6' sliders. I use a piece of surgical tubing with a slit cut in it, a barrel swivel and a bead for making the fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satisfaxion_Gauranteed Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 If I'm using fixed sliders, I run ~6'(give or take) in length and use the cheap, spring loaded, stacker releases to clip to the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Bomb Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I usually run mine 6' in length and hold them in place by half hitching a rubber band. Anyone ever try those free and fixed slider clips from Legendary Tackle in Frankfort? Ive had some for years, but theyve never made the water.....I always have the rubber bands out, so i just grab one and half hitch it on when i want a fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee Troller Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Most tournaments specify a max length of 6ft which is what I made most of mine to meet.Never heard that before, but Im on Lake O. I run a 10' cheater all the time on every rigger rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipknot Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Not sure if I am doing something wrong??? I've tried Elberta Clippers, but it seems that they end up damaging my line over time. I've switched to the old rubber band technique the last few trips and it seems to work okay. I'm always hesitant to reel the rubber band through the guides, but so far I have had no problems with it costing me a smooth drag if the fish peels out line. Never seems to be enough time to remove the band in the middle of the action! But, I guess thats a good thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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