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Old 05-18-2009, 07:46 PM
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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.
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Old 05-18-2009, 07:51 PM
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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.
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Old 05-18-2009, 07:58 PM
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[SIZE=3]I use Berkley Big Game 10lb to 12lb Mono with 20lb [/SIZE]Yo-Zuri HD Fluorocarbon shock leader!!!
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Old 05-18-2009, 08:31 PM
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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
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Old 05-18-2009, 08:45 PM
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20 lb power pro with a 20 lb floro leader uni - uni knot
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Old 05-18-2009, 08:49 PM
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12-14lb mono with 30lb big game leader about 6". Got tired of break offs or retying due to fraying from teeth.
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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)
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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!!
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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.
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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...
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[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?
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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.
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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!!!
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