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re: To use a fluorocarbon leader or not?

Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:06 am to
Posted by Black
My own little world
Member since Jul 2009
22244 posts
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:06 am to
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modified Albright knot


I use the FG knot and it hasn't failed me yet. I may try this modified Albright knot to see if I can tie it faster


To the OP:
I'll use a leader on most of my moving baits with a single hook. I use straight flouro for cranks, ploppers, etc.

The flouro leader gives a little stretch as mentioned, which I like on a spinnerbait or chatterbait but allows me the sensitivity of braid

And I use Seaguar Tourney braid. Best I've found so far and I've been through them all.


ETA: i'm throwing a leader on any water that is somewhat clean when pitching. If it's stained or muddy (90% of south LA), i'm going straight braid.
This post was edited on 11/20/17 at 8:08 am
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
5124 posts
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:11 am to
When I used to use braid for everything I used to use leaders.

Ended up just switching to fluoro over time. Much easier with not much difference noticed outside of sound.


Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
27424 posts
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:26 am to
I started out using leaders because I thought I had to. Lol. I ended up taking them all off except for my freshwater worm rod. I use a high visibility braid and fluorocarbon leader.
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