Using leaders

[riverbasser]

I think this could be useful for some situations but I can't get ovee how the leader knot goes through micro guides easily.it seems after a day of fishing the knot would be severely weakend. I know Darren said it works and I have no reason not to believe him but for me its too much of a gamble to possibly lose a new PB.

[IndianaFinesse]

First off, never use a leader on frogs.  Anything besides straight, heavy braid will be broken.  You need a very strong line with no stretch to set two big, thick frog hooks into a basses hard jaw, and then drag her out with five additional pounds of slop attached. 

I do sometimes use a leader for other baits, but not always.  If I do plan on using a leader, I'll tie a FG knot the night before.  If I have to retie for some reason while on the water, I use the Alberto knot because it is so much faster and easier to tie than the FG.

[Big Bait Fishing]

27 minutes ago, riverbasser said:

I think this could be useful for some situations but I can't get ovee how the leader knot goes through micro guides easily.it seems after a day of fishing the knot would be severely weakend. I know Darren said it works and I have no reason not to believe him but for me its too much of a gamble to possibly lose a new PB.

i have micro guides on all my rods ( casting , swimbait rod , & spinning rod ) tie a small knot and you'll be fine .

[BigSkyBasser]

17 hours ago, Big Bait Fishing said:

i have micro guides on all my rods ( casting , swimbait rod , & spinning rod ) tie a small knot and you'll be fine .

I too have micro guides and would second this statement all day. If you tie a clean knot the only difference you might notice is that you will feel the knot lightly hit your tip guide once you've reeled most all of your line in (depending on your leader size.)

[riverbasser]

6 hours ago, BigSkyBasser said:

I too have micro guides and would second this statement all day. If you tie a clean knot the only difference you might notice is that you will feel the knot lightly hit your tip guide once you've reeled most all of your line in (depending on your leader size.)

This is exactly what makes me feel it will be weakened. I don't know how many cast I make in a day of fishing but it seems like more than enough to hurt the knot constantly rubbing against the guides. 

 

I can see this is my issue and may not hold any sand but you gotta do what makes you confident, even if I'm the only one lol