Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 Been using a lot of stren for a leader and I have to say I love it so far. Although this is true I am trying to keep my eyes open. Does anyone know of a better mono as a leader material? Quote
schplurg Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said: Been using a lot of stren for a leader and I have to say I love it so far. Although this is true I am trying to keep my eyes open. Does anyone know of a better mono as a leader material? I'm no expert, yet, but I just use the little bit of leftover line from the spools I bought. I just started using braid so like I said, not an expert, but I don't see myself buying special leader line for bass. I use maybe a 4 foot leader. Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 Price per yard, knot and abrasion strength would be Berkley Big Game mono. Tom 6 Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, schplurg said: I'm no expert, yet, but I just use the little bit of leftover line from the spools I bought. I just started using braid so like I said, not an expert, but I don't see myself buying special leader line for bass. I use maybe a 4 foot leader. Ya I never use “leader line”. I started using fc sniper as a leader and it wasn’t terrible but mono is the way to go most of the time. 2 minutes ago, WRB said: Price per yard, knot and abrasion strength would be Berkley Big Game mono. Tom Isn’t that pretty thick? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, WRB said: Price per yard, knot and abrasion strength would be Berkley Big Game mono. Tom This in also my leader of choice ~ Big Game Green has been making it happen for a long time. Honorable mention for me also goes to Maxima Ultragreen. Really strong in every respect; especially down in the 5, 6, & 8 lb tests. A-Jay 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 In the 6 to say 20 ft leader lengths I'm using it in, and coming off a bulk spool, whatever 'memory' it may have, is inconsequential. A-Jay 1 Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, A-Jay said: In the 6 to say 20 ft leader lengths I'm using it in, and coming off a bulk spool, whatever 'memory' it may have, is inconsequential. A-Jay If you’ve tried stren, would you say big game is superior? Quote
garroyo130 Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 Can't complain about Yo Zuri Hybrid as a leader. Then again Im a firm believer its the best bang for your buck line around. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 40 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said: Ya I never use “leader line”. I started using fc sniper as a leader and it wasn’t terrible but mono is the way to go most of the time. Isn’t that pretty thick? What lb test are you using? Tom Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 1 minute ago, WRB said: What lb test are you using? Tom I like 14, 12, 10, and 8 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 22 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said: If you’ve tried stren, would you say big game is superior? I have used Stren. First time was a while back - gas was 33 cents a gallon. At that time it was a mainline only and it was decent. I haven't used anything made by Stren in several years. Big game is very reasonably priced and does everything I need it to do as a leader in tests between 8 and 12 lbs. A-Jay Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, A-Jay said: I have used Stren. First time was a while back - gas was 33 cents a gallon. At that time it was a mainline only and it was decent. I haven't used anything made by Stren in several years. Big game is very reasonably priced and does everything I need it to do as a leader in tests between 8 and 12 lbs. A-Jay Ya I’m definitely going to try big game in 8 and 14 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 Back when I was in college and "Bassin on a Budget" I used Big Game and thought it was made from unicorn hair. I threw 12lb on one rod and reel and it was a "Texas rig/crankbait/spinnerbait/topwater" machine. But that was back when I was fishing for food as well LOL. Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 Select your line by equal diameter to Stren. I would follow AJays advice and try 8 lb and 12 lb. Tom 1 Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: Back when I was in college and "Bassin on a Budget" I used Big Game and thought it was made from unicorn hair. I threw 12lb on one rod and reel and it was a "Texas rig/crankbait/spinnerbait/topwater" machine. But that was back when I was fishing for food as well LOL. Ya that’s kinda where I am right now. young dumb and broke Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 I use the crazy alberto knot as a leader knot. Stren is too soft in the heat of summer, and the knot evidently cuts into itself. I say evidently because all I know is that the leader knot breaks. If I use Big Game or Yo-Zuri Hybrid, the knot is OK. Now this isn't setting the hook on a fish. This is pulling off a snag. I've never had a knot let go from setting a hook or fighting a fish in unobstructed water. Fighting a fish (pike) in shallow water close to shore is another story, but there are myriad things that can go wrong there. That's a different world. jj 1 Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 1 minute ago, WRB said: Select your line by equal diameter to Stren. I would follow AJays advice and try 8 lb and 12 lb. Tom I like to be safe with 14 Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Johnpenguin said: young dumb and stupid Don't feel bad. I'm old, dumb and stupid. But the more I hang around here, the smarter I get. It happens slow, but it still happens. I like that. ? jj Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 Just now, jimmyjoe said: Don't feel bad. I'm old, dumb and stupid. But the more I hang around here, the smarter I get. It happens slow, but it still happens. I like that. ? jj Ya I do have to say I’ve learned so much in the past couple years. Honestly I’m just glad I choose this route over video games. 1 Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said: I like to be safe with 14 Big Game jumps from 12 to 15 lb. test. jj Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 1 minute ago, jimmyjoe said: Big Game jumps from 12 to 15 lb. test. jj In that case I might have to stay with stren. Like I said before I’ve never had an issue. Don’t leave fish to find fish right? Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 21, 2020 Super User Posted February 21, 2020 31 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said: I like to be safe with 14 Berkley doesn't make 14 lb, they make 8, 10, 12 and 15 lb. 12 lb Big Game is stronger then 14 lb Stren. Tom 2 Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 9 hours ago, WRB said: Berkley doesn't make 14 lb, they make 8, 10, 12 and 15 lb. 12 lb Big Game is stronger then 14 lb Stren. Tom I don’t know how that’s possible. Quote
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