Hey guys. If you're using #30 PP or similar, what fluorocarbon leader do you match it with? #30 or more? It should be similar in diameter correct?
also what is your favourite brand of flouro leader?
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Hey guys. If you're using #30 PP or similar, what fluorocarbon leader do you match it with? #30 or more? It should be similar in diameter correct?
also what is your favourite brand of flouro leader?
Excuse my ignorance but what is 30 lb PP?
I've always matched any line with a lighter weight leader for the simple reason that if you get stuck on bottom, you lose only some of your leader without compromising your main lines strength. Ever try to break a 30 lb test braid without something else giving in first, usually the skin on your hand. I don't think its any real concern whether your chosen leader is of a less diameter than your main line either and I can't see any reason why it would be a concern. And I do prefer that it is of lesser diameter.
I'm using Vanish flouro simply because it was closer to me on the racks at CTC than the Stren or whatever other brand. Its probably like your washing machine, one company makes them all and other companies simply put their label on it. Nowadays, its all good stuff.
Gonna be interesting to see what views other guys here think of it.
Maybe I'm thinking that the equivalent strength is 30lbs?
That's what I thought. I just bought 30lbs seaguar at bps. Expensive stuff.
What are y'all using to tie the two lines? Double Uni ?
On my spinning gear I have 15 pound braid and I use between a 8lb to 10Lb fluro leader. This is what I use for my ned rig, drop shot or when dragging a tube.
I use a simple clinch knot for just about everything and have yet to lose a fish or don't remember ever losing a fish to this knot failing. I used to use the Palomar but eventually gave up because tying anything a bit complicated with ice cold fingers in the early spring or late fall was too frustrating for my limited patience.
When tying fluorocarbon to my main line (Seaguar is my favorite fluoro) I use a double surgeon's knot..easy to tie even when I can't find my glasses in the boat... If my main line is braid (Power Pro 30 lb is my braid of choice) I use a triple surgeon's knot.. never ever had a problem with that combo.. easier to tie than uni knots IMO..
Thanks for the info guys!
yes double uni. Doesn't matter what size dia. you are tying it will be fine. I tie on angel hair 3lb flouro to a 20lb braid every year for my ice reels which are also my walleye jigging reels just strip off the flouro and tie on a jig to the braid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Splaker
What leader length of flouro do you prefer for say, casting a medium sized crank bait? I've tried 24" or sometimes 30".. too long and I find the casting is compromised... keep in mind I am using spinning gear.. I want to switch over to a bait caster in the future..
For lines that have a large difference in diameter, I use the Albright knot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Splaker
I purchased a new Okuma line counter reel. I put on 40 lb braid and I matched the same size leader of floro and it matched in size at 12 lb leader. Works great for me.
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I'm using 40lb Spider Wire Stealth Braid with a Spider Wire EZ Fluoro leader - seems to work well for me on my baitcasters and spinning rod set-up's
Crazy Alberto knot is the one that I use to join a fluoro leader to braid main line! You don't have to match line strengths as fluoro & braid even if they are rated the same, wouldn't match up because of the stretch factor. Set you drag for your weakest link! Sunline FC Leader BTW!
Hey, not trying to be cheeky here, but don't any of you guys use a micro swivel? It is almost essential if crankbaiting to prevent line twist. Tie good knots, wet them before you tighten them, and they have never failed me. I use them ALL the time whether chucking cranks, spoons, or spinners for salmon/steelhead or drift fishing. No problems and crap never gets stuck on them. Just get good quality ones that have high lb test rating.
I've been using high speed bead chain swivels for a few years now. Line twist never happens anymore. Doesn't matter if I'm trolling, jigging or drop shotting. I use a polymer on the braid main line and a figure eight on the flouro. all my leaders are around 4 feet. Stealth is important to me. I tie everything direct, except for the swivel of course. Never had an issue with the swivel catching. I use spinning only.
Yes I match the diameter of my braid to that of my floro. I typically use 40lb Power Pro braid and a 12lb Spider EZ Floro leader.Quote:
Originally Posted by Splaker
Works well for what I use it for.