big t 4488 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 How long should the fluro leader be. Keep in mind rod is 7 feet long. Quote
b.Lee Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 on my 7'6 pitichin stick, I use about 8 feet of flouro leader Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted March 24, 2011 Super User Posted March 24, 2011 No leader most of the time, straight 55lb braid. When I do use a leader, it's usually 3' or so, and that's on a 7'6", or 7'11" rod.. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted March 24, 2011 Super User Posted March 24, 2011 This is my first year using a fluoro. leader with braid. I have yet to fish it, but from my limited expieriance practicing pitching and casting with it, I (maybe not you) don't want my leader so long that the knot is on the reel when pitching or casting. I think 4'-5' of leader is plenty long enough. Quote
hookingem Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Length from last eye to hook keeper is a good rule of thumb. Quote
okiefisher8 Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Length from last eye to hook keeper is a good rule of thumb. x2 I usually try to do the same thing, or at least keep it somewhere around there. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted March 24, 2011 Super User Posted March 24, 2011 3 to 6 feet leader length is plenty ..... Quote
big t 4488 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Posted March 24, 2011 thanks everyone appreciate it, i like the last eye to hook keeper rule. Quote
lightsout Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 I usually run about 8'. Keeps from having to retie as often as I usually trim a bit of line with lure changes. Quote
Loomis24 Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 I was always told that a good rule of thumb is your leader is usually the length of the rod. That's is what I go by. So usually 7'-8' Quote
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