The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Leader Length https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:17:55 +0000 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:29:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=69698 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Leader Length : fish i wrote:Stick with...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=998363&title=leader-length#998363 Author: Kenshin
Subject: 69698
Posted: 12 Sep 2011 at 10:29pm

Originally posted by fish i fish i wrote:

Stick with the PR knot.. or what ever know u know how to tie.
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]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:29:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=998363&title=leader-length#998363 <![CDATA[Leader Length : Found this quite onto it and simple....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=998357&title=leader-length#998357 Author: fish i
Subject: 69698
Posted: 12 Sep 2011 at 10:26pm

Found this quite onto it and simple. Uses the tension of drag to create the weave doing an FG. Goes a bit overboard length and half hitches thou. Excuse the porno elevator jazz


]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:26:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=998357&title=leader-length#998357 <![CDATA[Leader Length : Aaron32987 wrote:FG knot...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=997405&title=leader-length#997405 Author: stellajigger
Subject: 69698
Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 6:40am

Originally posted by Aaron32987 Aaron32987 wrote:

FG knot with 15 cross wraps, followed by 2 x sets of 8 alternate half hitches over both braid and leader, with strong pulling after each set with gloves to 'set' the cross wraps (mono will be shiny and poke through the wraps). Then a further set of 4-8 alternate half hitches just on the braid, flare off the leader tag with lighter and that is it.
 
 
Give it heaps tied on the tow bar of your car or something - no way I can break one of these yet with a whole heap of force over the rod / reel.


This is the one , this dude must be left handed.
]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:40:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=997405&title=leader-length#997405 <![CDATA[Leader Length : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA5zRWvJ_3sI...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=997002&title=leader-length#997002 Author: DAVE_
Subject: 69698
Posted: 09 Sep 2011 at 6:33pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA5zRWvJ_3s




I do mine like this dude, strong & streamlined with long leader, 65lb sufix braid to 120lb mono, 6 wraps on the spool & lure at about half way down the rod.
But agree with CA, if the buggers go to ground ya gonna get busted up anyway. I only fish from the bricks and this works well for me.
]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:33:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=997002&title=leader-length#997002 <![CDATA[Leader Length : FG knot with 15 cross wraps, followed...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=996293&title=leader-length#996293 Author: Aaron32987
Subject: 69698
Posted: 08 Sep 2011 at 10:50am

FG knot with 15 cross wraps, followed by 2 x sets of 8 alternate half hitches over both braid and leader, with strong pulling after each set with gloves to 'set' the cross wraps (mono will be shiny and poke through the wraps). Then a further set of 4-8 alternate half hitches just on the braid, flare off the leader tag with lighter and that is it.
 
Basically what this link describes: http://goodcatchfishing.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=33
 
Give it heaps tied on the tow bar of your car or something - no way I can break one of these yet with a whole heap of force over the rod / reel.
]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:50:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=996293&title=leader-length#996293 <![CDATA[Leader Length : So, what is the most effective...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=996264&title=leader-length#996264 Author: fish i
Subject: 69698
Posted: 08 Sep 2011 at 10:04am

So, what is the most effective way to do a FG knot, there seems to be a million different versions? Would want to know that I'm doing a sweet one before I stop using my lil' PR.

Went out for a cast last night to test some new baits. Used a short leader with knot just above the first eye from reel. Casted way further than I would normally get. However I found I was really giving it heaps and letting it rip w a heap of force, whereas I tend to hold back a bit with a longer leader w wind knot on the mind.
]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:04:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=996264&title=leader-length#996264 <![CDATA[Leader Length : Aaron32987 wrote: ...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=996153&title=leader-length#996153 Author: YeeHaa
Subject: 69698
Posted: 07 Sep 2011 at 10:58pm

Originally posted by Aaron32987 Aaron32987 wrote:

Originally posted by YeeHaa YeeHaa wrote:

Most people use normal brand  mono leaders. They are a lot stiffer and big diameter,  which could cause many casting problem.
If you use shot leader, PR knot is the best. If you use long leader FG is the best.
I use long leaders most the time. You can land your big fish a lot easier as well.
I use Varivas casting sock leaders they are super soft and thin, Also fisherman leaders are very fine and nice too.





The varivas 130lb is excellent for both casting and jigging, and good value for money at $40 or so for 50 m.

What length are a short leader / long leader in your opinion, Tony?



My 2 cents
Shot leader = PR knot sets out side the rod tip then lure hanging a little below the half rod length.
Long leader = 3-4 rounds leader on the spool then lure hanging a little below the half rod length.
PR knot is stronger than FG, if you use shot leader you have to wear casting/jigging gloves and also a bit hard to land a fish.
FG knot doesnt need a tool, soft knot and strong. But FG knot require very soft leader materials. If you dont make the FG knot nicely, the knot can be very weak.
At the end of the day, nothing is perfect, that is life LOL
]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:58:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=996153&title=leader-length#996153 <![CDATA[Leader Length : YeeHaa wrote: Most...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=995962&title=leader-length#995962 Author: laidbackdood
Subject: 69698
Posted: 07 Sep 2011 at 6:24pm

Originally posted by YeeHaa YeeHaa wrote:

Most people use normal brand  mono leaders. They are a lot stiffer and big diameter,  which could cause many casting problem.
If you use shot leader, PR knot is the best. If you use long leader FG is the best.
I use long leaders most the time. You can land your big fish a lot easier as well.
I use Varivas casting sock leaders they are super soft and thin, Also fisherman leaders are very fine and nice too.



same..I use 6m(off the bricks too)Short PR and half hitches off the leader with last two done as tight as possible with no locking knot(just lighter it up)...big eyes and as soon as the lure leaves...get your rod close to horizontal as soon as possible and no issues.
]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:24:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=995962&title=leader-length#995962 <![CDATA[Leader Length : That Varivas leader is not just...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=995507&title=leader-length#995507 Author: ginga
Subject: 69698
Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 9:29pm

That Varivas leader is not just nice and supple which helps it sit on the spool it is also thin for it's breaking strain. Very reliable, rate it highly.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:29:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=995507&title=leader-length#995507 <![CDATA[Leader Length : Hey Guys, in my opinion there...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=995459&title=leader-length#995459 Author: Nomad
Subject: 69698
Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 8:41pm

Hey Guys, in my opinion there is only one knot for connecting braid to leader for casting top water lures, the FG knot, it is very quick to tie on the water, goes through guides very well and uses less main line then other knots. My advise is to keep it simple which the FG is because when your on a hot bite you dont want to be mucking around with hard to tie knots when the boys are hooking up and have bending rods. The braid I use is Jerry Brown hollow core 100lb which is pe 7 and Jigging Master Teminator 150lb/dia 1.05mm and have two wraps on the spool and leave about half a meter for drop back, this is how I set up all my charter boat rods and how the Nomad Australia guys set up as well, it works very well. Check out the article in this months New Zealand Fishing News for a run down on how I tie the FG knot. ]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:41:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69698&PID=995459&title=leader-length#995459