Leaders???

[killa k]

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.

[LittleRob]

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.

["W"]

[SIZE=3]I use Berkley Big Game 10lb to 12lb Mono with 20lb [/SIZE]Yo-Zuri HD Fluorocarbon shock leader!!!

[huntin fool]

when we go after the big mommas (reds and specks) if we use our live bait 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

[fishinpox]

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

[wtretrievers]

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

[LaAngler]

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)

[SULPHITE]

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!!

[LaAngler]

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.

[SULPHITE]

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...

[Salty]

Originally Posted by "W"

[SIZE=3]I use Berkley Big Game 10lb to 12lb Mono with 20lb [/SIZE]Yo-Zuri HD Fluorocarbon shock leader!!!

Why you need a leader?

[LittleRob]

Originally Posted by SULPHITE

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...

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

["W"]

Originally Posted by SULPHITE

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...

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!!!