and still has a soft tip to work the bait and not rip the hooks out when i’m setting the hook.” He chooses use 50# Power Pro Zero impact braided line with a 20- to 25-lb Seaguar fluorocarbon leader. “My leader is about 8-ft,” said Meyer. “ i set it up like this to be able to cast farther without working
as hard, plus i get more control with the braid and it is a good strike indicator. also, i know the fluoro leader is a key to more bites.”
tie On & tUne
For fall, Meyer likes any basic shad pattern for his lure. “ayu is always a good choice,” he stated. Changing his hooks before tying on, Meyer goes for the owner 4X Saltwater hooks. “These are really strong hooks, but don’t add any weight to the lure,” said Meyer. “You don’t want to add hooks that are heavier than the originals and throw off the balance. i will put a size bigger in the front than is in the back of the bait.” He adds a snap ring or split ring to the line tie for more action and always ensure that the lure is running true prior to casting for a fish. “a quick adjustment is easy with a pair of pliers on the line tie,” he added. “if the lure is running right, tune it left and tune right, if it is running to the right.”
Jackall Pro Cody Meyer resides in Auburn, Calif. he has competed on the FLW tour for five years and has qualified for the Forrest Wood Cup each of those years with three top-10 finishes including a runner up position in 2010. he has amassed over $600,000 in FLW career earnings.
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