Preventing bite offs to tooth critters

[DropShotHotShot]

I hate wire leaders, but feel I need something for my bigger Kietech swim baits with the flashy hook.

 

What do others use to keep pike from snatching bass baits while keeping the action of the bait?

[Scott F]

Steel leaders. They don't affect the action.

[Deleted account]

Heavy mono, mostly Ande and BG.

[DropShotHotShot]

I get there is no substitute for just getting on the graph on the water.  But would be nice to make an educated guess when pre-planning to narrow down starting spots

[mattkenzer]

I use Maxima Chameleon Leader Line ..... I am dealing with Pickerel though.

[Dwight Hottle]

Heavy flouro leader. 

[LonnieP]

I've caught dozens of pickerel and never had one bite my line and I only use 12 lb fluorocarbon. 

[sully420]

Get out the check book and pay the piper. Steel leaders reduce bites it sucks but if a pike gets your bait right there nothing you can do. I know @A-Jay has some slick leader material he uses. I've lost 2 spinner baits and 2 tungsten punch rigs so far this season.

[J Francho]

You can use a tie-able leader, like Cortland Toothy Critter, and not lose bites.  20# size works well for me.

 

 

[A-Jay]

8 hours ago, sully420 said:

Get out the check book and pay the piper. Steel leaders reduce bites it sucks but if a pike gets your bait right there nothing you can do. I know @A-Jay has some slick leader material he uses. I've lost 2 spinner baits and 2 tungsten punch rigs so far this season.

A-Jay