Green Trout Posted November 27, 2014 Posted November 27, 2014 I fish braided line with either a monofilament or flurocarbon leader. What brands of leader do you guys like and what lb test? Thanks Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted November 27, 2014 Super User Posted November 27, 2014 Although this question was asked already a couple of days ago, I will share my opinion. I use the equivalent diameters of the two lines as my minimum. For example, I use pp braid and Yozuri copoly as my fishing lines. So if I were using 40lb braid the equivalent diameter more or less to that will be 12lb copoly. It may not be exact, but its a general rule of thumb that I have found that will work for my fishing applications. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted November 27, 2014 Global Moderator Posted November 27, 2014 On my spinning outfit which is the only time I will use a leader, it's 20# braid with a 12# or 15# leader. Mike Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted November 27, 2014 Posted November 27, 2014 I really only throw braid with a fluoro leader on big football jigs and big swimjigs. I definitely would be doing the same on spinning tackle, but I rarely ever use it. I use 50-65lb braid with 12-17lb fluoro leader. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted November 28, 2014 Super User Posted November 28, 2014 Spinning or b/c? With spinning there is no dig in issue so the mainline doesn't have to be 50# IMO. For me it boils down to the water I'm fishing, if it's open 10# braid and 10# leader, slop or vegetation I fish 15# braid with 20# leader. I'm not fussy on brand. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted November 28, 2014 Super User Posted November 28, 2014 Spinning: 10# braid Casting: 20# braid Leaders: Copoly from 6-15 lbs (Yo-zuri Hybrid or P-Line Floroclear) Also will use fluorocarbon for leader in 8-12 lb but copoly most of the time. Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted November 28, 2014 Super User Posted November 28, 2014 All subject to fishing needs. Spinning: Normally fish 8-10lb FC but will also use 6lb mono with 10lb braid Baitcasting: Normally fish 12-20lb Mono or 10-20lb FC. with 20-30lb braid. Swimbaits (8" 3+oz baits) 40-65lb braid with 25lb mono/FC topshots depending on the bait. Quote
Steveo-1969 Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 On my spinning rod I use 10# Sufix 832 with an 8# Seaguar Abrazx leader. On my casting rod I use 30# Sufix 832 with a 15# Seaguar Abrazx leader. Quote
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