Straight Braided Line???

[rockchalk06]

so with 30 or 30 power pro what size leader should i use?

Not sure what size 30 pound braid equals to in mono, but I match it up with the same diameter as mono. . I use 50# braid and #15 pound fluoro leader which is about 12# mono.

I have no basis for this but I figure you can't go wrong with using everything in the same diameter.

[smr913]

30#PP is = 12 momo

50#PP is 12 mono

[BASSHUNTER1961]

30# PP = 8# Mono..... I use a 15# Mono leader.

[fishking247]

I started this thread and used braid for a while. Then I went back to Mono and my catch rate went up by 5 times. Givin that I grew up fishing mono I think I will keep fishing mono. I do not want to bother having to tie a leader and I see that as a weak point in the line. Straight mono for me.

if i could fish mono for everything i would. i just started using braid this year and have mixed opinions on it. the weeds get real thick in a lot of places i fish and i am forced to use braid which slices through the weeds for everything

[S Hovanec]

I do not want to bother having to tie a leader and I see that as a weak point in the line.

I've only been using braid/leaders for 2 years, but I have NEVER broke a line at the connection knot. and I'm not fishing heavy line either.....10/2 braid to 6# and 8# leaders. I wouldn't worry about the connection knot being the weak point.

[Capt.Bob]

I've only been using braid/leaders for 2 years, but I have NEVER broke a line at the connection knot. and I'm not fishing heavy line either.....10/2 braid to 6# and 8# leaders. I wouldn't worry about the connection knot being the weak point.

Same here, if the knot joining the leader is a problem for some it isn't the knot's fault! I know way too many fisherman that use a leader with braid, most never loose there braid, this just means the leader is working, it also means if you are loosing your knot at the braid, your using the wrong knot or need more practice tying it. The benefits of braid, better casting, absolute best sensitivity, no stretch, ability to use lighter lures, with thinner limper line you have better lure control, unaffected by weather temp, UV, hot, cold, zero memory, I really can't see how these aspects of fishing aren't worth it. I have a reason most don't, I'm cheap! I like to use the cheapest thing that works! In the last 15 or so years I have proven that it has been a lot cheaper to use braid than anything else, it usually last me about 4 years before I have to respool. But I always hassle with running a leader!

[SirSnookalot]

I believe braid is the best way to go, at least it has been for me. Whether you are using a knot to join braid and leader or using a swivel the knot is not any weaker than the one you have used for your lure or hook. Not uncommon to hook a fish 30-40# or more here, I use 15 and 20# braid, knot or braided line failure is a rare occurrence, and once tied I already ever check it.

[bigdawg74]

since most of the year i fish in a smaller lake and the fish are not the biggest i think i will get 20 power pro and use the 8 vanish floro that i already have. what is the best knot to use to tie on a leader

[S Hovanec]

i think i will get 20 power pro and use the 8 vanish floro that i already have. what is the best knot to use to tie on a leader

IMO, no knot known to man will make a good connection with Vanish.

Disclaimer: This is MY opinion about vanish from 3 previous experiences. Guess I didn't learn the first 2 times!

[Capt.Bob]

Vanish would not be a line I would recamend, and all I use is Berkely Line. Buy a small spool of Seaguar !nvisex, I believe it comes in 50 yard spools, that should last all this year, for knot's learn the blood knot, the double Uni-knot will work, but the blood knot is tapered at both ends and it flows through the guides much smoother. It is all I use.

[bigdawg74]

if i cant get Seaguar at my local store what else would you recomend. if i am going to buy new floro then i thing i will go power pro 30 with a 10 or 12 leader. also how long should a leader be? thanks everyone for all the advice .

[Capt.Bob]

I would go with no less than 4 feet, but I like 8-12' that way I don't have to retie with a new leader for the whole day, USUALLY. But there are times in certain waters that break offs can be frequent enough that rule doesn't apply. But the longer you make it. the longer it will last. As far as other brands, I am not sure but the Seaguar is about the best you will find for the price, I went to ebay and bought 4,8,12,25, that way I have everything covered with any outfit I have. If i need more than that it's for toothy predators, and in that case I manufacture hand made custom Ball bearing Fluorocarbon leaders with Berkley Cross locks snaps and usually run 20" on 100# viscous Pro Elitea and 65# Braid, on brood waters, 130# test with heavier swivels and locks, as 30+ pound Muskie in weed infested water need to be subdued quickly, and even then can be a chore to winch in when they have a ton of vegetables served up with them!

[fishking247]

i use braid for more strength and it's ability to slice through vegetation. using a leader virtually defeats the purpose of me using braid. i used to use a leader but it seemed to just be more of a confidence thing for me. if you feel the need you must use a leader seaguar leader matrial is definitely the way to go.

FYI, i out fished someone i know last night 3:1 using straight braid.