florocarbon leaders

[muskieboy46]

I am looking into making florocarbon leaders. i dont know anything about it except that they are harder for the fish to see in water. I was wondering what pound test to get? Also would these be as strong/good as wire leaders? thanks

muskieboy

[Mightymuskie]

Muskieboy46,
I use 80# flourocarbon line to make my own leaders. I have been told I would be likely to get more follows and strikes, but have the misfortune of being bit off once in a while. Well in 4 years of use I have not been bit off and had plenty of follows, strikes, and catches. One draw back can be their flexability with some jerk or walk the dog type lures as this allows for the leader to get caught in the hooks. I use them in 12 to 18 inch lengths for casting and 4-6 feet for trolling. Inspect them for wear and replace as neccessary.
Good Fishing!

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[Guest]

Hi,
I use 120# test flourcarbon leaders. So far no bite-offs!!!! I use flourcarbon leaders on my bucktails,topwaters, and jigs. I use wire leaders on my jerkbaits and crankbaits.

Brian

[muskieboy46]

thanks to all. Where can i get heavy flourocarbon line. I looked at a place by me and the heaviest they had was 30 pound.
muskieboy

[musky hunter]

I got some flourocarbon line at Cabellas. it was either 60 or 80#. It's been 2 years since I bought it but I think they still have it.

[CMWINTER]

Do your leaders last for more then one fish? I tried a florocarbon leader out last fall and after one small fish I had to replace it.

[Fish-n-Freak]

CM,
Just like wire leaders, it all depends on how the leader gets involved woth the fish. I have replaced many wire leader after one fish due to kinks and/or bends in the wire. Under certain situations the Flourocarbon leaders are a great tool and will help you get bit. Always check your leader and line, it just might mean the difference between a landed fish and a broken heart.

Steve

[Mightymuskie]

Well put, Steve. I agree.