Green Trout Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 What are the benefits to a light flurocarbon leader vs a heavy one? Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 In my experiences, the lighter I go with leaders or line in general the more I get bit. The trade off is the lighter you go with line & leaders the more you get broke off/ line snaps/stuff happens. Make your own decisions and knock yourself out. Me, I generally go lighter in my week to week fishing than I do when I am fishing a tournament because breaking off a fish during a tournament because of too light a line would mess with my head. I haven't fished tournaments in a while, with the exception of a few charity tournaments and the wounded warriors deal every October on Truman Lake. Tournaments are a good reason to make sure that the lines on your reels are in good to great shape. If you need new line anyway, a tournament is a good reason to put on new line. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 I think you might be surprised how much a thinner diameter affects your success with finesse presentations. 2 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Line weight affects the bait's action in turn affecting how often you get bit. In general I fish the lightest (smallest dia not necessarily breaking strength) line I can get away with based on anticipated fish size, cover etc. 2 Quote
CDMeyer Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I feel like I need to do a better jobless backing down my line size. The fear of breaking off always gets me 1 Quote
a1712 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 This winter we caught several 4lb.+ Bass fishing for Crappie on 4lb. mono. Good drag and play the fish, no problems. Brian. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 I feel like I need to do a better jobless backing down my line size. The fear of breaking off always gets me Try Yo-Zuri Hybrid and see if you like it. Spinning Tackle: #6 11.9 lb breaking strength Baitcasting gear: #12 19.5 lb breaking strength 1 Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I hate losing so many expensive lures with light line Quote
a1712 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Try Yo-Zuri Hybrid and see if you like it. Spinning Tackle: #6 11.9 lb breaking strength Baitcasting gear: #12 19.5 lb breaking strength I've straightened hooks with 12lb. Yo-Zuri. Brian. 1 Quote
cyclops2 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I find in the spring the fish are STARVED !!! 1/2" chain links will not stop them from biting ANY LURE at any depth. More than 1 fish on a lure is almost the normal on a SLOW RETRIVE. They are usually schooled up & need food. AUGUST ?? 2# test with LONG CASTS & staying out of sight. Lots more hook ups. But what extremes do YOU & I need to go to ? I have other hobbies to satisfy me. If I am not catching fish on lures. I do not let 0 fish put me into a funky rut. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 More of a challenge landing fish on lighter line. More fun IMO. Quote
sprint61 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 it depends on the type of cover or presentation I willl be fishing on my line size. Also you don't want to use say 60-80 braid with 6 pound fluro leader just setting yourself up for dis appointment. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Try Yo-Zuri Hybrid and see if you like it. Spinning Tackle: #6 11.9 lb breaking strength Baitcasting gear: #12 19.5 lb breaking strength So it's 12lb and 20lb. 1 Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 If the drag is set properly and you're using the right rod to protect the line, there's little chance of breaking off. If you're throwing 6lb line on a MH rod with the drag tightened, you get what you got coming. Quote
OK Bass Hunter Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 It's all about the presentation and action. The lighter the line, the more I feel can do with the bait and the more confidence it gives me while fishing. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 I base line size with cover,objects etc not fish size Quote
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