Leader Material
Can anyone tell me what is the best line to make leaders out of? Should I just use mono or should I buy a roll of leader material? The line I'm going to use is 50lb. Invicta mono.
You guys recommended 40 lb for the leader. Any advantages to using the leader material? I want to tie up a bunch of hooks.This cabin fever is driving me crazy. Thanks Todd
Flourocarbon leader is better than mono. Much more abrasion resistant.
Originally Posted by psychomekanik
X2 Mark Told ya right,J.D.
you gonna get a lot of differant ideas on this subject but heres mine any way.i use a mono leader at least 10 lbs lighter than my main line not for the fish but so my leader will break before my main line.i dont want a hundred yards of line going into the waters i fish.it dont matter to me what kind long as it breaks before my main line.
A cats maw will tear up some line. Mono will work, ya just gotta check it for abrasions and weak spots after catchin fish. That and $$$$ also comes into play. Been usein mono for decades with no problems.
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i use 40lb mono main line, and 60 lb ande leader line. works good for me. i fish in a rocky river.
I've always used 60# fluoro leader. My favorite is the Yo-Zuri pink brand.
I use it with either 40# mono, or 80# braid. The lighter/heavier leader than main line isn't really a concern of mine. I just wanted a thick enough leader that can take a licking but still allow me to bring in a big fish, but that is not too thick or stiff to give me trouble tying hooks. 60# just happened to be the magic number for me.
What kind of knot do you tie? 60# would work good for 80# PP, how hard would it be to use 80# flouro with 100# PP as far as trying knots goes?
I use 80 pound braid for my leaders . I pretied 200 of them and each has its own little baggy . Alot of guys use mono leaders with less poundage then the main line , which makes great sence . I use a heavier pound leader because I usually always grab the leader to control the fish at the boat and then reach down and lip him . Its just how I have always done it , so its more habit I think . I keep telling my self I should try a lighter leader then main line , but havent yet ....... lol
X10;;; Flourocarbon is the #1 ! leader material used in the world, from saltwater to fresh it is the best..
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