Line question?

[randerson]

I have been using Power Pro for the last few years and now I here people use a small leader of mono or fluorocarbon when jig fishing for walleyes for example. also I here some are using small swivels to cut down on line twist any one else trying these techniques Thanks RYan

[delmuts]

I found out last fall, that in clearer water PP will spook walleyes.( and i use 1/8) I don't use a swivle, but do relax the line after a few trips.

[PerchJerker]

I tie on flouro leaders any time I'm worried about line visibility. PP and similar lines are definately noticable under water, and in some cases they can cost you bites.

[randerson]

Thanks Perch That is what I been thinking that it is more visible I think I may add some vanish should I use a uni to uni knot or use a swivel Thanks again Ryan

[Northlander]

Im clearer water I also use a clear mono or florocarbon leader tied to my Power Pro or Suffix 832 with a back to back uni knot. I do the same in the winter.

[Mnfisher]

Just got some Maxima Ultra Green. Haven't used it yet but I like the way it went on and the way it lays. Anybody have any experience with this line?

[PerchJerker]

I don't use swivels to connect my flouro to braid, I use back-to-back uni knots.

I don't use Vanish either. They say it's called Vanish because your baits and fish simply disappear when that crappy line breaks (and I believe it). Seaguar and P-Line are far better lines, even Berkely 100% Flouro line is better than Vanish (and I am not a fan of most Berkely lines).

[delmuts]

I don't like to use a swivle either unless i'm running cankbaits( i use the back to back uni knot). I had read on here that the spools you buy for leaders is better than reg. flouro. I buy those pony spools( 25 yds.) Very happy with the results.

Note! And this is just my opinion, BUT! I have been using 1/8 PP for walleye. When i would get snagged and broke off, it was always where the leader attached to my main line. The other morning i did notice a small knot on the end of my braid, so i started wondering if the flouro was just sliding thru when i pulled on it. I switched to some 2/10 i had. What a difference. When i brake of now it's right at the jig, and i still have most of my leader. My thinking is that the 1/8 was small enough that the 10# wasn't biting onto it to hold completely.( have never lost a fish with it thou) Not certain, but the 1/8 is getting taken off the other reel.

[Comit 2]

One of the good things of lines like power pro is you don't have the line twist problem that mono and fluorocarbon have. So a swivel is not necessary. Less is better!

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Note! And this is just my opinion, BUT! grin I have been using 1/8 PP for walleye. When i would get snagged and broke off, it was always where the leader attached to my main line.

I have found that when I use the thin dia. line like 6 lb power pro it can cut through your leader line when pulled tight ( like cutting cold butter with fish line !?! ). when I reel in I have the end of the power pro line + knot with the knot end of the leader attached. So I stick with 10/4 lb lines for this type fishing and use the smaller diameter lines for throwing small stuff 16oz and smaller.