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Posted on 5/26/20 at 4:02 pm to Success
Yup
Posted on 5/26/20 at 4:14 pm to AlxTgr
Fluorocarbon line is more dense. This gives it greater sensitivity and a more neutral buoyancy. Other than that, most of the other claims made about it are not entirely true in most cases.
Nay on leaders except on Carolina rigs. I am a straight line guy.
Nay on leaders except on Carolina rigs. I am a straight line guy.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 4:20 pm to CharlesLSU
Two reasons to use a mono leader after a braid mainline. One is so that if you suddenly backlash or catch the bale on something your rig doesn’t go sailing off into the distance. The mono is there to provide a little bit of a shock absorber. Two, the mono is a little more rigid than braid and it won’t get tangled in treble hooks or popping corks as much. If you don’t have those issues, then there’s not much use in tying leaders just to have another knot that can fail.
I personally don’t believe there’s much of a visibility difference between mono and flouro, but that’s another conversation. When I decide on what line to use it’s because I want it to behave a certain way, and all three have their place.
I personally don’t believe there’s much of a visibility difference between mono and flouro, but that’s another conversation. When I decide on what line to use it’s because I want it to behave a certain way, and all three have their place.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 4:23 pm to AlxTgr
That was interesting and flew into the face of everything I’ve heard. I’ve never had a problem with breakoffs with either kind but I check my line and retie a lot.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 4:24 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
quote:What he said
the mono is a little more rigid than braid and it won’t get tangled in treble hooks or popping corks as much. If you don’t have those issues, then there’s not much use in tying leaders just to have another knot that can fail. I personally don’t believe there’s much of a visibility difference between mono and flouro, but that’s another conversation. When I decide on what line to use it’s because I want it to behave a certain way, and all three have their place.
This post was edited on 5/26/20 at 4:39 pm
Posted on 5/26/20 at 4:48 pm to CharlesLSU
Was thinking about that this weekend. Man I hate tying on leaders
Posted on 5/26/20 at 5:17 pm to drdoct
It’s all about the knot. I’m a uni yo uni guy. But there are others you can learn to tie that go thru the eyes easily . It’s the only way I bass fish with spinning tackle.
This post was edited on 5/26/20 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 5/26/20 at 5:45 pm to redfish99
I used to only do uni to uni but I couldnt reel them smoothly through the guides. I tie the fg and burn it like this guy but without the half hitch at the end Back served fg I make my leaders like 8 ft long so i don’t have to retie it on the water, once you do a few you can breeze through them. It’s probably not for every one but you should try it.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 5:51 pm to CharlesLSU
I use braided line and fluorocarbon leaders for almost everything that doesn't require wire. Fluorocarbon is more abrasion resistant than mono and it is far less visible.
I use an Albright knot. Never had a problem with it and can tie it faster than the FG. Second choice is uni to uni...again, never had a problem with it although I have had trout rise to the knot on occasion (rainbows, browns and brookies, not specs). I can see the lower profile FG knot being less of a problem passing through the tip guide but I have never felt the Albright or uni to uni was a problem...and I am far quicker with the latter two than the FG.
I despise braid though. Everything about its tangling ability is a pain in the rear....but it is superior to mono and more cost effective than straight fluorocarbon so I use but I ain't gotta like it. Premium mono isn't what it used to be or I would use mono for everything....
I use an Albright knot. Never had a problem with it and can tie it faster than the FG. Second choice is uni to uni...again, never had a problem with it although I have had trout rise to the knot on occasion (rainbows, browns and brookies, not specs). I can see the lower profile FG knot being less of a problem passing through the tip guide but I have never felt the Albright or uni to uni was a problem...and I am far quicker with the latter two than the FG.
I despise braid though. Everything about its tangling ability is a pain in the rear....but it is superior to mono and more cost effective than straight fluorocarbon so I use but I ain't gotta like it. Premium mono isn't what it used to be or I would use mono for everything....
Posted on 5/26/20 at 6:27 pm to CharlesLSU
IIRC you fish alot of saltwater. It's really not that big of a deal to use mono instead of fluoro, especially if you're using it as a leader to tie off poppers and what not.
People caught boat loads of fish with mono only for decades. It's not like the fish have changed. Mono and fluoro each have their own benefits as leaders.
People caught boat loads of fish with mono only for decades. It's not like the fish have changed. Mono and fluoro each have their own benefits as leaders.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 6:51 pm to slackster
Braid with mono leader on all of my rigs. Lighter leader when fishing dock lights.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 7:22 pm to Gtmodawg
quote:Nope
Fluorocarbon is more abrasion resistant than mono and it is far less visible.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 7:34 pm to CharlesLSU
My redfish and bass rods all have a flouro leader. However, I’ve switched in the past year to mono leaders for all my trout rods. I feel like I have lost less fish due to the higher stretch of mono. I fish with a faster tip, so that extra stretch helps.
I use braid on all my inshore rods with a leader. Also make my leaders around 6.5 feet long, so the knot starts between the reel and the first guide. Helps to gain momentum and clear the eyes of the rod.
I use braid on all my inshore rods with a leader. Also make my leaders around 6.5 feet long, so the knot starts between the reel and the first guide. Helps to gain momentum and clear the eyes of the rod.
This post was edited on 5/26/20 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 5/26/20 at 7:39 pm to CharlesLSU
Inshore I use a mono leader and a crazy alberto knot
Posted on 5/26/20 at 10:14 pm to stoms
Modified Alberto connecting braid to fluro for all my bass fishing rigs. I have micro guides and occasionally the knot gets caught on an eye and it is a pain in the arse. For most cases, it’s problem free. I try to tie a decent length leader (10 ft or so).
Most typical setup is 10 or 15 lbs PowerPro braid with 7 or 10 lb Sunline Sniper.
Most typical setup is 10 or 15 lbs PowerPro braid with 7 or 10 lb Sunline Sniper.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 10:51 pm to lynxcat
I often use braid fishing for trout with some artificials (topwater). The stretch in it give a better hookset.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 11:01 pm to CharlesLSU
If you tie directly to your lure and dont use a swivel or a clip a fluorocarb leader keeps you from depleting your braid. That along with the other advantages that have already been mentioned is why I use a fluorocarb leader. Also my vision in poor light isn't what it use to be and I find the knots for tying fluorocarb to a lure easier to manage.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 5:36 am to speckledawg
quote:same,for all my trout and redfishing. Bass too except cranking, small hook topwaters then straight mono. I use straight braid a lot for bass but I stay away from clear water given a choice
Braid with mono leader on all of my rigs.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 6:36 am to CharlesLSU
I use fluoro leader on braid mainline for shock absorption. The only reason I use fluoro over mono is because I can easily find it in little mini-spools of 30-40yds, perfect for a pocket. I can't find these mini-spools in mono and I'm too lazy to build my own. Has nothing to do with performance. 
And yes, I know I'm paying 5x more per yard for the mini-spool "leaderline" than just buying a 250+yd spool of "mainline". I think 40 yds of fluoro leader lasts me 3-4 years.
And yes, I know I'm paying 5x more per yard for the mini-spool "leaderline" than just buying a 250+yd spool of "mainline". I think 40 yds of fluoro leader lasts me 3-4 years.
This post was edited on 5/27/20 at 6:38 am
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