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Longhorn
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 Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:01 pm Post subject: Does the leader matter? |
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What's the best type of leader to use for bay fishing if you are throwing soft plastics and top waters or does it matter? I was thinking about this the other day while looking at my 9" steel leader dangle and hang in front of a top water lure. If I can see it, then so can the fish. How important is this to catching fish, if at all? Post your opinions. 
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I posted up the same topic a couple weeks ago because I was thinking about why I couldnt catch any nice trout , lineshy or whatever , then I caught some really nice trout the last couple weeks without a leader , if your using mono you really need a leader , say 20lb flouro , I use power-pro so I dont feel its as important as far as abrasion goes , you should get some good info from these guys I sure did...
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troutsacker
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:17 pm Post subject: try |
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try this . http://www.kcltackle.com/6258283.html
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ironmanstan
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yes it do,
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rawlbay
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Not sure if the fish care, but I like flourocarbon leaders on top waters because they seem to stay clear of the front hook better, presumably because of stiffness.
Or maybe I just like to think that to justify the price. |
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Lat22
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| I'd say they do in clear water. If you're fishing Baffin right now, not so much. |
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MJW
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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| rawlbay wrote: | Not sure if the fish care, but I like flourocarbon leaders on top waters because they seem to stay clear of the front hook better, presumably because of stiffness.
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Thats seems pretty true
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WBSWFisherman
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Does the leader matter? |
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| Longhorn wrote: | | What's the best type of leader to use for bay fishing if you are throwing soft plastics and top waters or does it matter? I was thinking about this the other day while looking at my 9" steel leader dangle and hang in front of a top water lure. If I can see it, then so can the fish. How important is this to catching fish, if at all? Post your opinions. |
I would be more concerned about that glow in the dark line your using. lol
Is that weekend I caught all the fish is still bothering you? |
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kingtender
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| If using mono a good florocarbon leader helps. I use a tiny swivel from roys to connect the main line to leader. Never had any problems and it gives me a huge piece of mind when I get that one bite im lookin for. |
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ironmanstan
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lONGHORN, i use 8lb test, all those pics i post with those big pinko's all caught on 8lb test, with a flourocarbon 14lb test shock leader with no snaps or swivels, nothing wrong with snaps or swivels i just don't need them. I might have had 1 break off in 2 years. I keep pretty much new line on every couple of months i used to change more often but with higher prices and my vast experience i found i dont need to. I like the vast experience part. 8lb tst is not for everyone, especially if you fish around reefs and such. The mother lagoon is pretty forgiving where i fish. We had a discussion the other nite while hoisting a few ( few meaning many ) brews in the ol shop. If i remember correctly we decided that a shock leader was essential. What else did we decide 
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MJW
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| Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:21 am Post subject: |
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Prolly many things were decided, but the hey is will you remember?? 
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marcus1977
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I used to use steel leaders alot and I would say that I probably catch more fish on a flouro leader than a steel leader. I use the tiny P-line 30lb swivels and 20 lb flouro. I like the yozuri brand alot also for flouro.
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topdog15
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| Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:25 am Post subject: |
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A steel leader is a no go unless you're targeting smacks or similar toothy species. Go w/ the flourocarbon.
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topdog15
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| ironmanstan wrote: | | lONGHORN, i use 8lb test, all those pics i post with those big pinko's all caught on 8lb test, with a flourocarbon 14lb test shock leader with no snaps or swivels, nothing wrong with snaps or swivels i just don't need them. I might have had 1 break off in 2 years. I keep pretty much new line on every couple of months i used to change more often but with higher prices and my vast experience i found i dont need to. I like the vast experience part. 8lb tst is not for everyone, especially if you fish around reefs and such. The mother lagoon is pretty forgiving where i fish. We had a discussion the other nite while hoisting a few ( few meaning many ) brews in the ol shop. If i remember correctly we decided that a shock leader was essential. What else did we decide |
We also decided I shouldn't be allowed to work the log splitter after drinking. 
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