The Purpose Of Leader Lines

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  • Using a leader line when fishing for catfish can be very beneficial. A lighter leader is ideal for fishing heavy cover to help prevent losing your entire rig, while a heavier leader line can stand more abrasion if you are catching lots of fish in a short period of time.
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  • @mastergunj7514
    @mastergunj7514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I knew nothing about leader lines and never used them and saw no purpose but you have explained 2 different scenarios which make absolute sense and perfect logic. Thanks

  • @WagonSnatcher
    @WagonSnatcher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    4 years down the road and still helping new fisherman! Thank you!!

  • @kingpoles1122
    @kingpoles1122 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I know you made this video sround 8 years ago but thank you im new getting into catfishing and you can't imagine how much this helped me

  • @kaijunior4339
    @kaijunior4339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m from the pacific. I am new to this type of fishing, never used a rod. I’ve always dived for my fish. This is all new to me. This is a very good start to my learning. Thank you

  • @juannunez1136
    @juannunez1136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m from El Paso I’ve caught only one fish in my life didn’t take it serious until recently but didn’t know much I did the Kentucky rig like he showed in another video I had catfish on my line all day got 9 of them in a day wtf!!! Thanks

    • @bsauce5643
      @bsauce5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where did you go fish?

    • @juannunez1136
      @juannunez1136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      B Sauce rio grand but use the app fish brain it helps a lot also

    • @bsauce5643
      @bsauce5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juannunez1136 I hit up Hideaway but there is just small catfish...I'm going to check out the app...

    • @ThatStevenLouis
      @ThatStevenLouis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beast mode 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @HaphazardHomestead
    @HaphazardHomestead 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Your Quick Tips are nice -- easy to understand and useful! This all applies for a lot more than catfish, too!

  • @jeanettehicks1529
    @jeanettehicks1529 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    this is the best catfish channel ever love the vids

  • @omegadude112
    @omegadude112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    been here since 400 subs. i love your tips and tricks!
    22 years old, so i still have a lot to learn, and youre the best teacher a guy could ask for!!!

  • @J0Gu7
    @J0Gu7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good info Kris. The same is done in fly fishing with a team of flies. The flies bellow, are tied on dropper lines that are thinner so you don't lose your entire rig if you do snag.

  • @SylvesterMarshallPune
    @SylvesterMarshallPune 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankfully, I used the same logic to tie my leader line. You guys really rock giving all the tech details.

  • @fishingbanditsilva8257
    @fishingbanditsilva8257 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dude thanks for your video I got a whole new way to go fishing I used go fishing as a kid at Lake Machado in Los Angeles there was blue hill or crappie and cat fish I'm buying my stuff again and your video helped out about the leader makes sense..thanks

  • @mystic_tacos
    @mystic_tacos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    FINALLY!!!! A good, concise and easy to understand explanation. I've just recently started using leader lines and lo and behold I've been doing it ALL wrong lol. Thank you very much.
    Just one problem with leader lines, but it's the same with fishing in general. Saving the weight, bead and leader you lose the hook which is kind of, at times, the most expensive of the whole setup. But oh well, I like the idea :D

    • @LVGRCCrawlers
      @LVGRCCrawlers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s better to loose just the hook then to loose everything .

    • @simplyengineering2350
      @simplyengineering2350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like using braid to mono or braid to flouro. Get the sensitivity of the braid but the abrasion resistance of the mono, or the sinking effect of flouro. flouro leaders can make lures float slightly deeper, and mono slightly shallower. There's lots of benefits to using leaders.

  • @davidcarlisle3205
    @davidcarlisle3205 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    great info, will be using this set up alot more here in waco tx. keep up the fantastic video's, have watched your video's for awhile.

  • @dolfanrob262
    @dolfanrob262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the straight to the point information. Exactly what I was looking for!

  • @GRDray
    @GRDray 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video and tips. This info is exactly what I've been needing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @happyviewerviewinghappy7559
    @happyviewerviewinghappy7559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Out of all the videos I've watched for this, I definitely think this is the one I most understood and made sense. Thanks bro🤙🏾 From New Zealand

    • @anteam9341
      @anteam9341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the shortest amount of time too

  • @bioletsmakeiteasy
    @bioletsmakeiteasy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you! This is so informative, I can't believe it took me this long to understand the point of a leader. Can you please post a video about how to use the drag? When you let it go, versus pull the fish in? I think this would make a great basics fishing series, just an idea.

    • @simplyengineering2350
      @simplyengineering2350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are more benefits as well. You can combine attributes of lines by using leaders. Braid is sensitive, Flouro sinks, and Mono floats and stretches. Mono is also very abrasion resistant. Flouro and Mono will effect floating and sinking lures. Flouro will make a lure float slightly deeper or sink faster, and mono slightly shallower and sink slower. So if you have a floating lure or slow sinking lure that you need to go a little deeper then you can add a flouro leader. and et cetera.

  • @ThisFish888
    @ThisFish888 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I fish saltwater and use 20lb mono mainline with 50lb mono leader line on a carolina rig for big drum and stripers. Also we put shockleaders inbetween, like either a 30/40lb mono fishing line piece about 10 to 15 feet long to protect the line during casting and from chafing on the weights. You should mention that dedicated leader line is much larger diameter and more resistant than typical fishing line.

  • @goodguy71
    @goodguy71 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best explanation ever, now I know why I need this chunk of line I’ve been using for more than 3 years)

  • @marshallhurt8814
    @marshallhurt8814 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video enjoy watching it! You good information about leader line I learn more about then know.Good teacher! Keep the videos coming and keep catch the big cats.

  • @fredflintstone1547
    @fredflintstone1547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job! I realize that your page is mainly about catfish, but I would like to mention that when fishing around pilings, branches, submerged trees, etc. people sometimes use a long leader of extra heavy/abrasion resistant line in case the hooked fish decides to swim in and around multiple different obsticles you can still have a chance at reeling him in.
    People will often use very light/fine leaders for sensitive/spooky fish like native/wild trout and salmon. The idea is that the lighter line is harder for the fish to see. This is a standard practice and one of the most common uses for a leader line.
    There are also leaders made of steel for fish that have gnarly grills - like sharks.\
    Fly fishing is an entirely different realm where lines can float or sink, leaders are tapered and tippets are even finer leaders for the leader you've already got. Fly fishing has a significant learning curve to become proficient, however I have caught more trout on fly-gear in a few years than I have by using spinners and spoons in my entire lifetime. I wouldn't bring my fly-tackle to a lake though, only moving water.

  • @okidoke4822
    @okidoke4822 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds perfectly reasonable to me. Good explanation my man.

  • @laszlobacs9347
    @laszlobacs9347 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was always wondering why would one use a heavier leader to lighter main line and your video helped me understand that and I guess it makes sense. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jasonratsabout6777
    @jasonratsabout6777 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    thanks for the information

  • @lindavest5193
    @lindavest5193 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for your help! You explained this so well!!!

  • @geneside0
    @geneside0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the easy to follow tip. Im new to fishing and other videos are so complicated. Awesome!!!

  • @woodywong76
    @woodywong76 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a clear video! Great teacher.

  • @wackpackxj
    @wackpackxj 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was trying to figure out what to make my Carolina rig with for flounder. Thanks bud.

  • @user-my9su3cn5j
    @user-my9su3cn5j 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Well this rod worked just as I hoped it would th-cam.com/users/postUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend After reading some reviews I worried that the tip would break on this 8'6'' ultralite rod. I use it to target crappie but also end up getting larger species from time to time. Took it fishing this weekend for the first time and it performed flawlessly. The rod is rated for up to 6 lb test line so I set the drag on my reel to about 5 lbs. That's plenty to winch in crappie and more than enough to wear out larger fish. The largest fish I caught was about a seven pound alligator gar that was fun to bring in with such light tackle. Never felt like the rod was overly stressed. I think that if you set the drag to a reasonable amount beforehand and dont raise it while you are fishing, you should not have any problems breaking this rod and have fun treating large bass like line burning tuna

  • @Richardscreoleblend
    @Richardscreoleblend 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for the perspective.

  • @eliassilva3496
    @eliassilva3496 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent explanation, direct and clear. Thank you

  • @davetheammopsycho3793
    @davetheammopsycho3793 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video. Great points.

  • @mikelancaster8664
    @mikelancaster8664 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks man now i fully understand. Love the videos keep up the good work

  • @BAU111
    @BAU111 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hfs your set up is sick dude that’s big game fishing and I’m over here catching 4lb bass thanks you for the advice mate , happy fishing !

  • @10ampm
    @10ampm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dig your videos man. shout out from Defiance, Ohio

  • @faustinochairez6646
    @faustinochairez6646 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that is a very good tip I always wanted to know abot the leader line good video and congrats on your channel I would like to meet you some day bro I am from levelland tx love your videos

  • @dave872717
    @dave872717 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very well explained!

  • @hisspartanqueen
    @hisspartanqueen 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so helpful! Thank you!!!!

  • @PastorPeewee20
    @PastorPeewee20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm in Texas and been fishing for years but until now I have never understood why use a leader I never had used 1 thanks for your help and teaching me about it!

  • @TheOutdoorCatch
    @TheOutdoorCatch 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great info!!

  • @gmaxdad4281
    @gmaxdad4281 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea why people used this . Thanks for explaining in a way I understand now!!

  • @carolinacoins
    @carolinacoins 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making it so easy to understand.

  • @zerk1563
    @zerk1563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this!!
    & that's a badass shirt
    I'm gonna order one

  • @jell-oputin8036
    @jell-oputin8036 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally thanks man. I was right about about the first scenario u explained and was curious as to why the leaders was stronger then the main line .Now I know thanks bro.✌🏻🎣

  • @nealmason6482
    @nealmason6482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good tips and very true. You helped me become a more knowledgeable angler with leaders.

  • @edomar2r
    @edomar2r 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very interesting, thanks for the info.

  • @andreze3667
    @andreze3667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im running 30lb braid on a Shimano Nexave 2500 reel and Shimano Sellus spinning rod 7’1 rated for 8lb - 18lb. What lb test and length leader/topshot should i run for back-bay, off the rocks, shore and pier? Mostly back-bay honestly though.

  • @caliking1458
    @caliking1458 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the best right set up for river fishing with light current in the Sacramento CA river lots of Rocks and I get snagged alot #Any Tips

  • @thomasdestry5188
    @thomasdestry5188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate your amazing explanations.Thank you.

  • @jamesyarker2862
    @jamesyarker2862 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate I had no idea what a leader line was and to be honest I knew I’d get laughed at if I asked my mates, thanks for sharing your knowledge and helping me avoid the ridicule

  • @rayjay6769
    @rayjay6769 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good explanation. Thank you!

  • @eltorres1998
    @eltorres1998 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found out about this leader line. Can I use mono as my main line and add braided as my leader line? Currently using 12 lb mono. Thinking of using 15lb braided line(leader line). Will be fishing for catfish.

  • @robertdhillon8787
    @robertdhillon8787 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the clear explanation!

  • @markdavid801
    @markdavid801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Very helpful.

  • @platatrish
    @platatrish 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for your info Muddyriver, it is much appreciated!

  • @rommeldizon1980
    @rommeldizon1980 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤7 years already still helping 😊🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @KurtisMays
    @KurtisMays 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Brother....perfectly explained

  • @Sirfancystash
    @Sirfancystash 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never really understood a leader but with your video its brilliant

  • @maces1405
    @maces1405 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that information! I fish under a bridge and get snagged a lot! Now I know how too lose the hook but not my whole setup. 👍

  • @MikeJones-xh2uy
    @MikeJones-xh2uy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    couldn't say much better perfectly explained

    • @muddyrivercatfishing
      @muddyrivercatfishing  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thanks!

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      @josianemelo3268 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @allenpatterson1070
      @allenpatterson1070 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      muddyrivercatfishing what brand of braided line do you use

  • @lindajones1592
    @lindajones1592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Basically what it boils down to is if your willing to risk your weight and swivel...especially the weight cause them bigger 4oz and larger no roll sinkers are pretty pricey. Its bad enough losing a large circle hook let alone the weight etc to. Thanks for the info Chris! Love your channel brother!!!

  • @jessejamesmcguire
    @jessejamesmcguire 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey buddy.
    I got a tip for you from the carp side. You can go with your first scenario all the time if you use a carp style hook link aka leader. These leaders are braid that is coated with a thick rubber.
    I use them for my flat fishing here in Arizona. That way you can always go half your mainline strength.
    Also you can add a carp style safety set up to to drop your weight if you get snagged.
    I’ve been using carping tactics for flats and it does wonder.
    Your friend
    Jess
    Arizona carp anglers

  • @zaneridley6405
    @zaneridley6405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a very good and informative video thank you very much

  • @actionnjacksonn
    @actionnjacksonn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome brotha love ur videos man

  • @Vanfilmschannel
    @Vanfilmschannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a newbie thankyou ❤ I finally understand the leader line

  • @reynoldmisihepi88
    @reynoldmisihepi88 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it im a new sub just because u r easy to understand and u explain it so well love from new zealand bro

  • @NMranchhand
    @NMranchhand 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. And you can also put a “break point” anywhere in the chain you want with a short piece of light line. The point is: you should KNOW where your line is going to part.

  • @grizzle273463
    @grizzle273463 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative. Thx so much.

  • @The_Striper_Hunt
    @The_Striper_Hunt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if I use bottom fishing rig 40 pound mono leader and 4 ounce sinker will it break when I cast.?????

  • @CatsRule2024
    @CatsRule2024 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Simple and legit.

  • @csickpuppy
    @csickpuppy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When using a bead on a rig does the color or opacity matter? Also what is your favorite size bead? Please use mm in sizing.

  • @bigfranchise
    @bigfranchise 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! This makes more sense now 👌

  • @mikecha1957
    @mikecha1957 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Somebody has been to the Steve Douglas school of rigging...LOL Same set up I use 65 lb braid and 50 Lb mono...In most cases...Good info..

  • @paulamaro645
    @paulamaro645 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good information thank you!

  • @91284rgo
    @91284rgo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Kris

  • @KC-fb8ql
    @KC-fb8ql 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just learned a lot! Thanks!

  • @drewhon
    @drewhon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Video way to break it down man.. Thanks

  • @paulhughes8364
    @paulhughes8364 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would a snap swivel be too weak for big cats? Should not use them and just use regular barrel swivel?

  • @adamjovicic9006
    @adamjovicic9006 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great explaining I’m happy now 👍

  • @hansperch6182
    @hansperch6182 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for explaining this. im a new fisher just bout to start soon and this help me.
    if im using a 40lb test Braid line, does it matter what my leader would be braid or mono?

    • @muddyrivercatfishing
      @muddyrivercatfishing  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I prefer mono because it has a little bit of stretch to it. it acts like a shock absorber when you set the hook.

  • @robertorey3767
    @robertorey3767 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We’re are u at?? Great vids man!! New to fishing and it’s been a lot of good tips

  • @totalannihilation9065
    @totalannihilation9065 ปีที่แล้ว

    this makes perfect sense.
    I've fished with guys who use bigger leader on spots prone to get snagged

  • @eloctocs13
    @eloctocs13 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a great tip.

  • @ajrai7159
    @ajrai7159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I understand it all. Thank you.

  • @jason3064
    @jason3064 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this man

  • @dheenanarvind
    @dheenanarvind 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you brother

  • @octaviofuentes7781
    @octaviofuentes7781 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    por fin entendi de ke se tratava esto gracias kris estaremos al pendiente

  • @wickedlokz1849
    @wickedlokz1849 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the color of the leader line matter cause i dont see the difference from green and clear leader line works all the same to me

  • @rocketdog4539
    @rocketdog4539 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well explained

  • @andrewwolflethecatfishmast790
    @andrewwolflethecatfishmast790 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is you leader line just the regular fishing line you would buy? Or is it made if something else like wire?

  • @buzaroh767
    @buzaroh767 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that made sense gracias amigo!

  • @bigdawg4614
    @bigdawg4614 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you’re fishing in an area where there isn’t any obstacles to jet snagged why use a leader? Especially one that’s a heavier test than the main line. I didn’t understand. Please help me. I’ve never used a leader before but I’m trying to find out all I can about different ways to rig my lines.

  • @smeg8557
    @smeg8557 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OK, I get the theory behind the line snapping but what if you’re in a place that stops channel cats it’s a lake and they’re only I think about one or 2 pounds can leader be the same as my regular line?

  • @bobbyparker780
    @bobbyparker780 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What diameter of a bead do I need to buy for a 65 lb braided fishing line

  • @leehannon6939
    @leehannon6939 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do my leader line the same way sort of only difference if I'm going to use braid I'm going to use a sinker slider,egg and no rolls sliding directly on braided line is not a good idea.

  • @chrislrob
    @chrislrob 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, sir! I could NOT figure out why anyone uses leader.

  • @Hunter__14
    @Hunter__14 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info like always however what if the weight is the one that is stuck?

  • @northdakotastrong6517
    @northdakotastrong6517 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks MRCF for the information. In my area we have mainly channel cat and the rigs I use is the 3 way or slip sinker. On my 3 way rig my main line is 20 lb test , my hook end is 30lb, and for my weight end of the rig I use 8lb test line which when I get a snag all I lose is my weight. I learned that in one of your other videos. I do have a question and that is how long should my leader line be as well as my hook end? same for slip sinker ,whats the best length . Trying to figure out what it means on my 3 way when I shorten either line what actually happens.

    • @muddyrivercatfishing
      @muddyrivercatfishing  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Carl Austin leader lines can be different lengths. I've seen people use them up to 3 feet long. There are many different reasons for a length variance in your leader line. On a three way rig, I would use anywhere from 8 to 16 inches. On a Carolina rig, maybe 12 to 16 inches. That's just me

    • @wraithofwar4688
      @wraithofwar4688 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Longer weight line shorter hook line gets the bait up off the bottom, good for fishing bottom cover. I like my shad gut this way, good for liver and stink bait too.
      Shorter weight, longer hook line keeps it closer to the bottom.
      I never use this method, i'll go with a slip weight if i want the bait on the bottom.
      Sometimes i just slack up the line on a 3-way and let it sit right off the bottom, good for worms and catches carp if you use a treble hook.

  • @chaseb7148
    @chaseb7148 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation

  • @MrMorontica
    @MrMorontica 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you bro!!!