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Mono leader when using braided line...is it needed?
Posted on 2/17/18 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 2/17/18 at 5:10 pm
Made the switch to braid this year and haven't added a leader. I normally use this rod/reel for crankbaits and spinners. If I put braid on my worm rod should I be using a leader? This is my second year bass fishing so I'm still learning
Posted on 2/17/18 at 5:10 pm to celltech1981
I use 25lb seaguar premier fluoro leader for pretty much everything
Posted on 2/17/18 at 5:18 pm to LEASTBAY
Not unless the water is really clear. Straight braid for worms and spinnerbait. I use mono for crankbaits except traps. However, as you can see from my outing today I have no idea what I am doing.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 5:20 pm to LEASTBAY
What's your preferred method of attaching mono to braid?
Yes, I'm on YouTube watching this as well lol
Yes, I'm on YouTube watching this as well lol
Posted on 2/17/18 at 6:12 pm to celltech1981
Flourocarbon leader for me for most baits that sink. 15lb test. I usually keep it about 6-7ft in length, which keeps the knot in between the reel and the first guide from the reel. Double uni knot.
Mono for topwater lures and from a popping cork. I find my hookup ratio with trout is better with the mono bc it has more stretch and won’t rip it out of their mouths on hooksets.
Mono for topwater lures and from a popping cork. I find my hookup ratio with trout is better with the mono bc it has more stretch and won’t rip it out of their mouths on hooksets.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 6:12 pm to celltech1981
I hate leaders. I’m a straight line guy. I use mono for spinnerbaits and topwater plugs. Fluorocarbon for crankbaits, jerkbaits, and some soft plastics. Braid for heavy flipping jigs, punching, frogs, etc.
Like others have said, most of the water we fish around here is stained up, tannic, or muddy. Unless you’re fishing gin clear water, a leader isn’t necessary.
ETA: Carolina rig is the only exception for me. Then I use 50# braid - barrel swivel - 20# fluorocarbon leader.
Like others have said, most of the water we fish around here is stained up, tannic, or muddy. Unless you’re fishing gin clear water, a leader isn’t necessary.
ETA: Carolina rig is the only exception for me. Then I use 50# braid - barrel swivel - 20# fluorocarbon leader.
This post was edited on 2/17/18 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 2/17/18 at 6:18 pm to celltech1981
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:05 pm to celltech1981
Double uni. I really like the durability of fluoro. Doesn't knick like braid would if rubbed against something.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:19 pm to LEASTBAY
Using a leader will save your braid as well since it won’t get all knicked up. When your leader is done, cut it and tie on another one. The uni to uni knot takes like a minute to tie.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:29 pm to celltech1981
Lacassine is probably the clearest water ive ever bass fished in, and we used straight braid. Use a sharpie to color the line when it gets faded. Caught a bunch of bass there with braid. If youre fishing somewhere crystal clear, then maybe use a leader, but here in LA, you dont need a leader.
Full disclosure: ive only been bass fishing for a year, and im not very good at it yet.
Full disclosure: ive only been bass fishing for a year, and im not very good at it yet.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:37 pm to celltech1981
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What's your preferred method of attaching mono to braid?
Smaller stuff (bass fishing) use the double uni knot.
Bigger stuff (offshore) go with the FG knot.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:46 pm to DonChowder
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Smaller stuff (bass fishing) use the double uni knot.
I caught a 42” black drum on my trout rod today which has a uni knot between 20 pound braid and 15 pound fluoro leader.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 8:51 pm to celltech1981
i dont use braid but as i understand it the knots tend to want to slip so adding a mono leader makes it easier to have sure knots you can depend on.
as far as i know thats the whole thing is the knots holding
as far as i know thats the whole thing is the knots holding
Posted on 2/17/18 at 8:54 pm to celltech1981
Posted on 2/18/18 at 10:46 pm to celltech1981
Almost always use a 20# or 8# fluoro leader unless fishing frogs, punching, or flipping heavy cover
Posted on 2/19/18 at 8:26 am to The Last Coco
so many factors, but if the fish are hungry it really doesn't matter.
I use fluoro on spinnerbait, crankbait, swimjigs, dropshot
braid punching, flipping, chatterbait, buzzbait, frog, whopper plopper
braid with 14lb fluoro leader wacky rig senkos, flukes
mono only thing left is rattletrap, spook jr, rogue
and it also depends on your rod setup. You don't want a stiff heavy rod with braid to fish say a spinnerbait. You want something that gives the fish time to eat the bait before your hook set reaches the bait.
I use fluoro on spinnerbait, crankbait, swimjigs, dropshot
braid punching, flipping, chatterbait, buzzbait, frog, whopper plopper
braid with 14lb fluoro leader wacky rig senkos, flukes
mono only thing left is rattletrap, spook jr, rogue
and it also depends on your rod setup. You don't want a stiff heavy rod with braid to fish say a spinnerbait. You want something that gives the fish time to eat the bait before your hook set reaches the bait.
Posted on 2/19/18 at 9:40 am to Marlo Stanfield
quote:which looks just like the Improved Albright. Looks liek they stole that knots and gave it a crazy mexican name.
Crazy Alberto Knot
By far the best braid to Fluoro or braid to mono knot!
Posted on 2/19/18 at 1:06 pm to celltech1981
I used to waste my time with leaders, but now I go straight to braid. I lose less lures (hooks bend before line breaks) and it's one less thing to worry about.
Posted on 2/19/18 at 1:23 pm to celltech1981
Floro leader. You'll be glad you did
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