Brand0n Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 i fish in a weedy lake thats pretty murkey. how long of a leader should i use for flouro? i use mono for backing. i mainly use swim jigs, texas rigs with braid. Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted August 27, 2011 Super User Posted August 27, 2011 A murky, weedy lake... I would not be using a leader at all. oe Quote
Super User Sam Posted August 27, 2011 Super User Posted August 27, 2011 I agree. If the water is heavily stained you may not need to use a leader. If I use one it is about two to three feet long. Quote
Super User deep Posted August 27, 2011 Super User Posted August 27, 2011 I like to use a leader, but it's not for visibility reasons alone. I keep the leader short enough so that the knot doesn't get into the reel, but long enough so that one leader lasts for two or three fishing trips (nicks, retying etc). For a 7+ ft rod - all my rods are longer than 7 ft, except my ultralight which is 6'6" - that means a leader length of 6 feet or so. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted August 28, 2011 Super User Posted August 28, 2011 I always use a leader with braid ( mono too), I don't tie I use swivels and my leaders are about 15-18". I seldom change leaders for freshwater as I use duolocks but for saltwater I tie my lures so I may replace my leader a few times in an outing. Totally gave up on floro leaders, didn't see my strike ratio any better. Quote
ncbass Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 I always use a Floro leader with braid; but not so much for line visibility issue. I use it for abrasion resistance. If you are fishing rocks or heavy brush a floro leader will take the abuse much better than straight braid. Braid and rocks are a no-no, and heavy brush will weaken your braid as well, especially at the knot. using a bead on your line will also help the weight from pounding you knot on straight braid when T-rigging. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted August 30, 2011 Super User Posted August 30, 2011 If the fish are pressured, I'd use a short leader (18 inches). If they are not particularly pressured and the water is really stained, I wouldn't use a leader at all. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted August 30, 2011 Super User Posted August 30, 2011 I would add that braids are not very abrasion resistant. Consequently, muddy or not, I use a fluoro leader. Quote
Brand0n Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 what # flouro leader should i use with 20# braid? Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted August 30, 2011 Super User Posted August 30, 2011 what # flouro leader should i use with 20# braid? I'd get 15# - 17# test. I use 20# test with my 30# test PP. Works for me. Quote
Packard Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 what # flouro leader should i use with 20# braid? Match the diameter of your braid. In your case 8# Fluorocarbon will be the ticket. (Fireline Tracer Braid 20lb Diameter 0.23mm Seaguar InvisX 8lb Diameter 0.235mm) Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted August 31, 2011 Super User Posted August 31, 2011 I would add that braids are not very abrasion resistant. Consequently, muddy or not, I use a fluoro leader. The PE lines do a good job of cutting through weeds. oe Quote
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