Leaders???
 

Do any of you guys out there use leaders when you fish inshore? If so, what line do you use and what knot? I am old school mono (because I hate braid getting stuck in my reels) but I have been having a few line breaks on my hook sets lately so I was thinking I might try a leader.

I use a shock leader, if i'm using 12-14lb. test I'll add about 35-40lb. florocarbon. I use only mono also. I also change my line pretty often, buying line in bulk helps with this.

when we go after the big mommas (reds and specks) if we use our live bait:rolleyes: we use bout a 2 1/2 ft fluro 40 lb leader. and we lose very few. the pictures that i have posted in the past with ice chests full of reds and speck is what we catch

20 lb power pro with a 20 lb floro leader uni - uni knot

12-14lb mono with 30lb big game leader about 6". Got tired of break offs or retying due to fraying from teeth.

24 inch long 20 pound fluoro, blood or surgeon's knot to 10 lb clear mono mainline, loop knot to connect the lure, sometimes i use quick connects. (but i have my doubts about them)

20LB FLURO (berkly) with 12lb mono w/ uni knot....pissed right now b/c lost a big trout Sat. Think my uni failed...wading 2nd cast in a slick and BAM!! It ran and POW!! POED!!:pissed:

i had a big one break off this past march, i was pissed, first time using mono cost me a good trout. i don't think it was my knot tho.

I assume it was the knot, being as the fluro was gone, my buddy was next to me and all I could do is hold my rod over my head and curse...

Why you need a leader? :spineyes:

A true friend would have held your rod while you curse and maybe even cursed with you.

I use these P-Line Rolling Swivel....You can get them at Academy!! I use the smallest one they make and its 30lbs and never had one break yet!!!