 Gaz1 wrote:I've been using uni knot wrapped around 10-15 times on 25lb braid. Would you suggest using a different knot? |
| smudge wrote: There are a number of reasons why I use a mono leader tied to my braid. I would typically use 10lb braid for snapper fishing with a 15 to 20lb mono leader approx 2m long. I tie the mono to the braid using an FG knot. A swivel may be convenient but it can cause issues and it isn't really needed. A mono leader makes tying to terminal tackle easier/more reliable. When using jigs I either tie them directly to the leader or preferably I use a Mustad Fastach swivel which allows me to change jigs/jigheads without having to retie. I can get through a whole year without having to retie the leader to braid knot sometimes but yeah the leader will be getting pretty short. |
krow wrote:
Most that use soft baits (think boat) and the FG knot aren't concerned about snags just strength of knot and something that can be cast through the rod. |
Gaz1 wrote:
A whole year is something that sounds great to me. Do you ever use that same rod for bait fishing on the same day? Hearing about having the same leader for a whole year is really interesting to me, considering how much main line I've lost since purchasing.. I'll have to give it another try. 25lb braid with 40lb leader isn't too overboard, is it? I've never been boat fishing so I'm usually in the midst of rocks, getting snagged every time I try to use softbaits and lures, and now and again with bait.. Thanks for the reply |
| Mc Tool wrote: Yeah , I always have my leader lighter than the main line . Im thinkin that the old mono that I used to use is whatever thick so I go for the same dia in braid for the main line , the idea being that Im not loosing anything like line resistance thru water but I am gaining in strength and durability, and then I go for line weight for the leader . so my trout rods, for example all have about 8-10 lb braid mainline and 4-6 lb fluro leader FG'd on to the main line ( I bought one of them FG knot tiers off Temu .... real good ) and usually use about 2 rod lengths of leader . If Im dropping ledger rigs offa anything ( boat wharf ) I dont bother with a leader , surfcasting and straylining ( different set up ) I use 20-30 lb mainline and 10-15 lb fluro leader. Using a few different clips .... but yeah a whole season out of one leader aint unusual .....just gotta keep out of the bush |
| Gaz1 wrote: Is the picture below the fastach clip you were talking about? Or are you talking about the clip attached to a swivel? The clip attached to a swivel is what I use, if I can't get them I will just tie direct to the lure. |
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