Braid line use a Fluorocarbon leader or not?

[Gfd63]

I've heard some guys argue that you need a leader for finesse & some say you don't. What's the general consensus?

[optimator]

1 minute ago, Gfd63 said:

I've heard some guys argue that you need a leader for finesse & some say you don't. What's the general consensus?

You've heard guys argue about leader? Where? 

 

 

 

 

I do use a leader for drop shotting. 

[AggieBassin10]

I'm not gonna say you have to use a leader. You can get the job done without one, but I usually use a 20 lb fluoro leader. Saves me some braid money when tying knots, and if you get REALLY hung up, you can break it off without wasting a lot of braid (tough to lose a bait but I hate spending 20 minutes trying to get unsnagged). I wouldn't do it if fishing heavy/thick grass though. You're just asking for a heartbreak with a big fish if you do that

[Team9nine]

For spinning outfits, finesse or otherwise, I use a leader most times for a variety of reasons, but 'visibility' is furthest down that list.

[WRB]

Braid on spinning reels helps to reduce line twist, leaders help to improve abrasion strength, FC is where the debate comes in.

Tom

[Gfd63]

Thanks to all for weighing in. Yea you're right WRB  that's the debate for sure. Tite lines 2018 y'all.

[roadwarrior]

Visibility

Abrasion resistance

Ability to break-off when necessary

 

I have complete confidence in my connecting knot and never tie direct.

 

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

 

I use braid + leader all the time, for many of the reasons

above, and one more. Cost of braid for mainline. I prefer

to keep my braid as long as possible. I retie, often, many

times when out on the water, so cutting down a leader 

saves braid...FWIW.

[Gfd63]

2 minutes ago, Darren. said:

Welcome aboard!

 

I use braid + leader all the time, for many of the reasons

above, and one more. Cost of braid for mainline. I prefer

to keep my braid as long as possible. I retie, often, many

times when out on the water, so cutting down a leader 

saves braid...FWIW.

What's your typical leader length Yak?

[Caliyak]

20 hours ago, Gfd63 said:

I've heard some guys argue that you need a leader for finesse & some say you don't. What's the general consensus?

mono leader with braid 

Fluoro is not that great  

[Darren.]

11 hours ago, Gfd63 said:

What's your typical leader length Yak?

I generally do one or two arm length stretches, i.e., 

I grab one end with left hand, stretch arms out and 

grab line with right hand either once or twice.

[Gfd63]

10-4 Yak ???