Jwest wrote: What length leader do you use OWT? I had some success using a 5lb fluro leader but had trouble knotting it to 16lb braid which was obviously a bit heavy but that was what was on the spool at the time... do you use an FG knot as a connection? |
OneWayTraffic wrote:
I just saw this. Depending on my knot and overall setup I might use anywhere between 2.5m and .5m. I've had bites on rather short leaders. If I was using heavy braid I'd go a bit longer on the leader. 4lb microfuse doesn't show up as much, so I think you can get away with less leader. Water clarity is also important. The Complete Angler guy usually starts at about 1.5m and then reties it when it gets really short, about 40cm. If I had a rod with 16lb braid on I'd set it up with a 5m leader bait under a float with a bead that would stop at the braid leader knot. Or put on a top shot of lighter braid. From what I've seen, going heavier on the braid really limits your chances. |
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