aeb603 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Am I the only one who never uses a leader when fishing with braid? never really saw the need and as far as I can tell it doesn't affect the number or size of fish I catch in really clear water 1 Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 no, you aren't the only one 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 Yes you are! Kidding. Me, give me a leader with braid and I'm ready to fish! Quote
Super User RoLo Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 "Braid W/o Leader" Hmmm I don't know...sounds a bit treacherous to me 1 Quote
papajoe222 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I fish it with and without a leader, mostly without. Quote
einscodek Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I've lost enough lures with braid to know I need a leader.. plus gives me confidence the fish at least aint seeing the first yard or so of line comin from the lure Quote
aeb603 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Posted April 29, 2015 "Braid W/o Leader" Hmmm I don't know...sounds a bit treacherous to me hahaha why so? I know everyone has different reasons for using a leader but what specifically are yours? Quote
aeb603 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Posted April 29, 2015 I've lost enough lures with braid to know I need a leader.. plus gives me confidence the fish at least aint seeing the first yard or so of line comin from the lure never really had a problem with them seeing my line. Actually caught my pb sight fishing in 6+ feet of water on a weightless senko with braid straight to the hook, but too each his own i suppose Quote
Super User Catt Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 Do not know how to tie two lines together & have no need to learn, 2 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 Nor do I, but I'm glad you guys like braid + leaders, I think.. Quote
CRANKENSTIEN Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I go without. Leader sometimes if fishing fast or dirtier water. I've seen nice fish brought in wout a leader Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 Sometimes I fish without a leader, sometimes I use one. It All depends on the fishing situation. Quote
basshole8190 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Straight braid for punching and frogging. Mono for everything else 1 Quote
Super User RoLo Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 hahaha why so? I know everyone has different reasons for using a leader but what specifically are yours? I was only speaking in jest, and normally fish straight braid without a leader. I just noticed that you're a new member; welcome to the BR forum Roger 1 Quote
wytstang Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I have yet to use a leader when fishing with braid, don't feel the need to and the fish don't seem to mind either. 1 Quote
BW208 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I fish straight braid on one rod and straight flouro on the other two. I catch just as many on straight braid as the others and I fish in very clear water most of the time. I don't understand the need for a leader honestly unless the fish is line shy. Quote
kawiguy08 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 That's all I use on my baitcaster. o leader for me and I have neve had a problem. 1 Quote
Snakehead Whisperer Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I'm a line watcher so I usually fish jigs and finesse baits on hi-vis yellow braid, so I do use a leader (usually fluoro.) On my frogging and punching setups I run straight green braid with no leader. Quote
aeb603 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Posted April 29, 2015 I was only speaking in jest, and normally fish straight braid without a leader. I just noticed that you're a new member; welcome to the BR forum Roger your sarcasm is hard to pick up over the interweb hahaha but thanks for the welcoming roger 1 Quote
Weld's Largemouth Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I lose the feel that I am used to and need so much if I tie any kind of leader on, so I just tie direct always. 1 Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 I just started using Fireline on spinning this spring and I already love it. I've gotten plenty of bites with no leader. I've caught a nice one over 5 lbs. I don't like feeling a knot go through the rod guides when I reel up and cast. If you tie a good Palomar knot, you won't lose lures. If fish will strike a Bama rig with 5 wires going different directions, they don't care about a single visible thread. Quote
BassnChris Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I fish both with and without a leader....depends on technique/conditions. Do not know how to tie two lines together & have no need to learn, I had a great teacher that taught me how to tie two lines together a few years ago........ .Ghoti ! Thanks Gary. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted April 29, 2015 Global Moderator Posted April 29, 2015 I have only have 2 baitcasters total spooled with braid. 1 doubles as my frogging/soft swim baits setup and the other is my punching/heavy cover combo. No way would I use a leader on either. The rest are either spooled with floro or yo-zuri. Now my spinning rod has 20# braid that is my shaky, wacky etc setup that sometimes I'll tie a leader too. But only for very clear water with no vegetation. Doesn't happen much down here but when I find a shell bed, or a rocky flat then I'll tie one on. Don't see the need anywhere else. Mike 2 Quote
dead end canal Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 If fish will strike a Bama rig with 5 wires going different directions, they don't care about a single visible thread. Kinda puts things in perspective, don't it? 2 Quote
IndyGlockMan Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Waters around me are usually stained/murky for the most part so I go w/o a leader. 1 Quote
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