Leader length

Jim Lyon · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:12 pm **Posts:** 421

Hello...i was wondering what kind of leader length most guys use. I only use about 2 feet of flouro off my braid but have seen guys using 50-60 foot leaders which I don't see why. Am I missing something??

steve-hamilton · **Joined:** Fri Apr 25, 2003 7:40 am **Posts:** 1776

off my braid? generally a rod length.

off my core? generally a few rod lengths.

Superdad · **Posted:** Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:05 pm

Charlie Wray says use 50 feet of Seagar Florocarbon - of course he's being paid to say that..............................

We use approx 25 feet of florocarbon, not as long as Charlie would like, but satisfies our need for a clear lure with no leader shadow.

Lotsa Luck

DAvid aka Superdad

kevin booth · **Posted:** Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:10 pm

i use just under a rod length.

BigMac · **Joined:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:18 pm **Posts:** 1383

none... straight braid

Trannyman1 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:39 am

General rule of thumb is a 30' leader on cores and coppers in the clear water of the Great Lakes.
Bay of Quinte is very dirty and it could be a lot shorter. Last week we couldn't see a bright coloured lure deeper than 3 feet beside the boat. Fluoro not necessary on Quinte because of the low light penetration. I prefer mono leaders over fluorocarbon leader material because I think the lure has better action.

Al

Stoty · **Joined:** Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:47 pm **Posts:** 200

3-5ft.... with the somewhat stained colour of the water, I dont find much need for anything longer.

gman · **Posted:** Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:43 am

Like Trannyman says, save your money you don't need it!

Moosebunk · **Joined:** Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:15 pm **Posts:** 42

30-40 feet of 12lb because it works to be different. lol.

Walleye 9 · **Joined:** Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:05 pm **Posts:** 1985

Jim, are you talking about trolling for Walleye? With or without boards? If you're flatlining with braid, I think a long leader of floro/mono 30-40 feet is necessary for a bit of stretch on the hookset. I believe with planer boards, there would be enough "give" in the line from your rod tip to the board, so a shorter leader would probably be alright.

This year I switched my planer board setup to mono as a mainline cause I don't really see the need for braid. (Trolling for Walleye)

I like braid on my flatlines so I can see the action of the lure better through my rod tip. Easier to tell if your line is fouled up.

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