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Fishing Line 101: What is a leader line? Which fishing lines are best?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2016
- It seems as if there is an endless choice of fishing lines today. From all of the different braided fishing line, different leader line types, mono, fluorocarbon, etc.
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Some takeaways from this fishing line video:
Keep the main line light as possible. In most cases, this main fishing line will be braid unless you are using a kid's reel. In that case, monofilament is just fine.
Thin fishing line will also allow you to cast further as well.
Regarding braided fishing line, our favorite is PowerPro.
For kids fishing for inshore fish, the highest pound test line you should need in most cases in 10lb test line. In most cases, use 15lb to 30lb leader line. For kids, you really only need monofilmanent (not fluorocarbon leader).
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Always had that question but never got an answer as good as yours! I use braid for longer casting but use 30lb to 50lb mono for my shock leader. As you said and I totally agree, fluorocarbon is so expensive and I cant tell the difference (Walmart is the best and least expensive I have found for mono)... Thank you, great video!
Berkeley sells 650 yds of 20lb mono for $4 a spool on Amazon
I do a lot of surf fishing and I find that using a Swivel in between the main line and leader line is very important. Swivel keeps the main line from twisting and causing problems.
@@WhiteGhost21 Which brand line do you use that do not twist?
Could you please do a pier fishing video??
Thanks bud.
Just what I 2wnter to know. Precise, to the point, informative. Great vid
Glad it helped!
Good video, I have gone more and more to braid line, so thin and so strong
Yes, I have found braid to be much more effective for inshore fishing since it allows for longer casts, less water/wind drag, and better feel. But I recommend mono for those who are just getting started (especially kids) because it's less expensive and the knots are easier to tie.
What's the disadvantages to using the same strengths? Like 20LB braid with 20LB leader.
In my opinion It depends where you fish, if you close to rocks then a lower lb leader and higher lb main line is better so that if you get stuck on rocks you can just snap it off without losing your whole line and possible your whole rig, if no rocks then I'd maybe use this type of setup but that 10lb main line is still to light in my opinion for big fish go for 20lb for the minimum
I've been fishing most of my life and fish braid on some reels and mono on others. I'm thinking of switching to braid on all my spinning reels. any advice on test and color. I mostly troll for Spanish, blues and, less often, mahi. I troll with light rods. Penn battles and tdl 15. I also fish for reds and trout with the same spinners. looking to buy a large spool so really thinking hard about this purchase. let me know your thoughts.
I've used both green and high vis yellow line, and can't tell a difference between strike percentages, so I now stick with yellow since it appears better on camera.
As for test line size, I stick with 10 lb PowerPro for almost all of my inshore fishing needs targeting redfish, trout, and snook... I'll go up to 20 lb if fishing for big snook around structure or if going after tarpon.
Here's a link to see the exact leader assembly I prefer to used when inshore fishing along with line types for various species: www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-tie-a-fishing-leader-for-snook-redfish-seatrout/
How heavy should the leader line be compared to the main line?
I thank you for being clear and direct the point.
Thanks.
so you're saying that I can have a 10 pound mono main line with a 40 pound leader? Am I able to catch big game fish without having to worry about the main line snapping? Just curious.
Yes, it is possible to catch big fish with 10 lb line and 40 lb leader... and the line won't snap assuming your drag is set properly, the fish doesn't wrap you up in structure, and you have enough line in your reel to handle any long runs the fish makes. Here's a video showing a 40+ lb tarpon being caught on 10 lb line and 30 lb leader: th-cam.com/video/K9cJeyjxeFk/w-d-xo.html
+Salt Strong Awesome! Thanks for the information it's really helpful. 👍
Thank you, I learned something
Is 10# test also appropriate for pier fishing?
Hi, do I need a leader while we are learning to fish in freshwater? I'm learning with my daughter and my goal right now is to catch fish, any fish. Thanks for the course, the lessons have been amazing!
If you're using braided line in your reel, then I highly recommend using a mono leader. If you're using monofilament line, then a leader is not necessary as long as the strength of the line can handle the fish you're targeting.
Salt Strong hello sir..im using 15lb monofilament for a main line and 40lb flurocarbon for a leader line, does it is correct or mean nothing?for my experience,without leader line, 15lb main line it is easly cut during casting
Just started fishing, this video was informative. Thanks! Subbed & Liked.
What line/leader for pier fishing? I was told 50 lb braid w/steel leaders. New to pier/salt fishing, so info on everything I might need is appreciated...hooks(size, maker, type)/sinkers(same as hooks), rigs, baits vs lures off piers? Thanks in advance...
What pound test should I use on spinning reel for striped bass ? Thanks
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Assuming it is a 2-3 feet short leader, is it OK to use a swivel instead of the double uni knot? I'm assuming the swivels won't be going in the eyelets...many thanks
I have a reel with 80lb test on a surf rod. If i'm going for GT from the beach, do I still need a leader? or can I just use the main line and hook that straight to my rig.
How long do you recommend the leader line be?thanks for the video
how long should be the leader
I typically use leaders in the 20 inch to 36 inch range.
+Salt Strong is the mono leader affect the sensitivity of the braided line?
With just a short strand of mono, there is very little stretch so any sensitivity loss it may cause to the line system isn't noticeable.
is there a difference in material/ manufacturing for leader line vs. mainline? certainly price is different ! I understand why and how to use leader but no one is saying whether there is a difference. thank you
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What if I'm fishing red fish from a jetty. Is a 20 lb braid main and 40-50 lb leader mono leader a good set up?
Whoever knew Dave Grohl knew so much about fishing
Haha!
Can i just use the mono for both leader and main line?
My target are sheeps around 15-25 inches, would you say a 20lb braid and 20 lb floural is good?
Clear, excellent!
concise and informative!
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Chris! Sl glad to see that you enjoyed this Leader line video.
What pound test leader (fluorocarbon) would you use for chinook salmon?
I have a 10LB braided line which pound leader line should I use
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I am going to the outer banks and want to fish for cobia some off pier and some offshore. My friend who does this also fishes for the biggest thing possible and likes catching and releasing sharks. He uses 60 lb. braided line and is recommending that to me. That's sound pretty heavy to me. Do you have any thought on that?
Nice video💯I have my main line 65 pounds braided , can I use 20 pounds fluorocarbon as leader??
Hey I"m new to fishing. I am going to be doing a mojo rig. Do I tie the Mojo rig on the leader and connect it to my main line? I'm in Minnesota and mainly going for bass.
Very helpful great test
So there is not a big difference in leader line Persei and regular fishing line? So I can just use regular fishing line instead of a leader specifically. I have just been using straight braided line with a black Sharpie to color the line.
Yes, you can use regular mono line for a leader.
Is the 20 pound Seaguar leader thick and stiff?
i put 1.5 lb Braid Line But Idon't know Leader How much size better tell me bro
Great vid amazing info
Thanks for leaving the nice comment on this fishing line video. Fish On!
I've seen someone buy salmon mono line at 20lb for leader line because it's cheaper and can get a lot more. What's the difference from what you're holding and that
Correction: he uses Seaguar salmon fluro line
I am not sure what the difference is between seaguar's salmon line and the red label... my guess is that the difference is minimal.
how long do you make your leaders? I will be surf fishing Mexico in the fall and haven't done that before.
Here's a post that explains everything you need to know for making a leader for inshore saltwater fishing: www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-tie-a-fishing-leader-for-snook-redfish-seatrout/
Very Helpful. Thanks
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment... Fish On!
No Problem... Tight Lines!
Hi! Why am i losing my line when i am casting, and i don’t have a lot of weight on the line
Sounds like it is due to bad knots. Here's a post that shows the top knots to use for specific connections: www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots/
How does using a stronger leader affect the line overall?
Using a stronger leader will increase the odds of a fish seeing it, but it'll decrease a fish's ability to break off once hooked.
Hi Sir, I am a salt water angler ever since i started using spinning reel and rod combo. Just last week i bought a BC combo (Black Max3 reel paired with also an Abu Garcia medium heavy 7ft rod.) I want to start snake head fishing. What should be the main line i use and how will be the setup for leader. Been looking in the web but i cannot find any. Thank you so much in advance.
Jhun Balmeo 20-50lb leader and 60lb/0.28mm braid, you can go straight braid and make a Bangkok twist knot to you lure
+Aufar Raden thank you so much Sir...
Salt strong, what would you recommend for a surf casting reel. Line and leader? Ill be fishing for bull redfish and jack crevell. In the surf
If I’m using 30 pound test can I use 60 pound braided as my leader?
Braid is not typically used as a leader because it's not clear and doesn't handle abrasion on rough surfaces very well. The more common approach is to use a braid mainline with a monofilament leader line.
So leader line is the normal line bought at the store? Just higher pond test?
Yes
Okay so I can just use maybe 30 pound test for catfish?
Is braided normally not used as a leader lime purely because of cost ?
It's mostly due to monofilament line being less visible in the water than braid. Plus, it's better at handling abrasion without breaking.
@@lukesimonds3653 alright thanks
iam using 50# braid what #test should i use for leader i will me fish in canals for catfish
Use a mono or fluro leader of atleast 50 lb.
If the leader is getting cut then increase it's strength pretty simple but I doubt that will be a problem
I think buying "leader" line is a waist of money. Just buy two main line spools. One twice or three times the strength for "leader" line use. That way you get six times the "leader" line, as you would just getting "leader" line.
Why do people use leader line when trying to catch largemouth bass out of a lake? I just don't see the reason for it.
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How much leader we need?
There's no one-size-fits-all rule for leader length. I personally prefer 20 to 30 inch leaders.
great info video.....get a better camera....very grainy picture.
show the linee to us not the packet
50lb braid, cause jetty