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[NiagaraSteel]

I use 15 lb PP slick. Should I use a fluro or mono leader?

P.S. We're talking spoon chucking here

[staffman]

I use fluro , but for spoon chucking either would likely be fine. In the darkness even running no leader would work I bet.

[ChasinTails]

when its dark i dont use a leader and it works, but because there a lot of idiots on the pier who dont like to reel in i use 65lb powerpro  with shark fishing snaps , lol just because i dont like loosing fish 

[NiagaraSteel]

So no leader on braid is required at any time of the day?

[GoodenTight]

I run 30lb braid - 40lb mono lead.

[NiagaraSteel]

Is it necessary tho?

[NADO]

all the charter guys run leaders so I would assume its the way to go. With dirty water or casting at night I wouldnt think its necessary.

[DILLIGAF?!]

i don't see the use of leader if you're chucking spoons. for a stationary bait for sure but for lures. I'm pretty sure they're too busy looking at a minnow-like figure wobbling to even notice the line. Just my $0.02.

[ChasinTails]

ya ive never notices any difference from using a leader to not using any and i dont find it to be worth the hassle 

[FrequentFlyer]

im running 15lb braid with 10lb fluoro leader

[efka]

run the mono/fluoro leader at least 2 ft. not only it gives you little stretch, it's easier to notice damage from teeth before loosing a spoon.

[ChasinTails]

run the mono/fluoro leader at least 2 ft. not only it gives you little stretch, it's easier to notice damage from teeth before loosing a spoon.

thats a good point 

[jc53]

run the mono/fluoro leader at least 2 ft. not only it gives you little stretch, it's easier to notice damage from teeth before loosing a spoon.

Same here I use 20lb braid with a 3 ft - 20lb big game mono leader, Braid does stretch like 5% compared to a mono line up to 25%.

I use it more as a shock leader.

[rayray519]

So in summary, running 20lb braid, with a 3ft fluoro (10lb) leader would be enough?  Or would you want to run an even heavier leader?

[fishing89]

used to use 15lb braid with 10lb fluro leader.

 

gonna switch to 45lb braid with 20lb fluro

[GoodenTight]

IMO 10lb leader is no where near enough to land these buck crazy nooks. Id rather just feel safer running heavier. I run about 4ft of 40lb.

[MikeyMikey]

leader is not a must for me but I'll use it once in a while if I feel like.

When my arm get tired quick (need to work out), I just place the butt end of the rod to my belly which result in pulling the fish harder than I wanted to and 27lb leader I have used works fine.

 

For those using leader, which knots do you prefer?

[ChasinTails]

leader is not a must for me but I'll use it once in a while if I feel like.

When my arm get tired quick (need to work out), I just place the butt end of the rod to my belly which result in pulling the fish harder than I wanted to and 27lb leader I have used works fine.

 

For those using leader, which knots do you prefer?

uni to uni works good for braid to mono

[jayjay]

leader is not a must for me but I'll use it once in a while if I feel like.
When my arm get tired quick (need to work out), I just place the butt end of the rod to my belly which result in pulling the fish harder than I wanted to and 27lb leader I have used works fine.
 
For those using leader, which knots do you prefer?

I use Palomar knot for the swivel and trilene knot to my snap swivel. I've had no issues with slippage running those 2 knots

[Mr. Bassturd]

this year I plan on using the Albright knot has anyone used it for salmon fishing and how strong is it?

BTW im joining 15 lb mono to 20 lb spiderwire braid.