What Kind of Line to Tie On to Decoy for HarkHouse Spearing?

[TroutYammer]

Wondering if I should use clear monofilament, black braided or if it does not make a difference?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[shamalex72]

I use the 80# braid that I take off my muskie reels when I switch line on them. I wouldn't use mono because I'd be scared of losing a decoy. I think the fish are so focussed on the decoy that they don't even see the line.

[bowhunt]

Along the same lines as the original question, I put a black 6" wire leader on my decoy line, do you think that will effect the fish or action of the decoy at all?

Bowhunt

[spearchucker]

I've used both 30#mono and black braid and it didn't seem to make a difference.

[MJ1657]

I use the black nylon tip up line.

[BOUNCED]

I use tip up line down to a barrel swivel and a 6' leader of 80# spider wire on an automatic fly reel. Having a fly reel eliminates the need for a leader. Once the fish hits the decoy if they want to run with it they can have all the line they need. I have yet to have one take it very far out of the hole.

I never run a steel leader and unless your decoys are heavy it will effect how they swim.

[Laska]

I use either black tip up line or green braid-spiderwire, seems to do the trick.

[bassNspear]

i use Stren Super Braid!!

[Gordie]

80lb super braid I think its powerpro to a snap swivel