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leader type/length
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08/15/19 07:52 PM
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BassCat'99
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When using 20lb braid what line and length do you use? Also what baits do you use a leader with?
1999 Pantera Classic 1999 Merc 200hp EFI
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Re: leader type/length
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08/15/19 08:00 PM
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CCTX
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I'm guessing on a spinning reel?
I use 20lb braid to 30ft of 8lb Pline CXX for finesse presentations like neko, wacky, drop shot, light shaky head, ned rig, 1/4oz beetlespins
I'll use 20lb braid to 30ft of 8lb Pline CX or Yozuri Hybrid (more neutrally buoyant than CXX) for jerkbaits and crappie/pan fishing.
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Re: leader type/length
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08/15/19 10:56 PM
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BassCat'99
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yes, spinning reel used for drop, wacky and light finesse presentations. But also what about worm, texas rig or?
1999 Pantera Classic 1999 Merc 200hp EFI
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Re: leader type/length
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08/15/19 11:02 PM
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outfishdya
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I usually use 8 or 12 lb invisx. 15 ft is plenty of leader for me.
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Re: leader type/length
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08/16/19 03:49 AM
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Bill Durham
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I use leader for drop shot.. usually about 10-15'. Invisix 10-12lb. I also have braid on my deep crank rig, but only about a 3 leader on that one, 12lb invisix there too. About 3' on shakey head/wacky rig setup.. 12lb there. I fish Joe Pool mostly and while I know there are big fish in that lake, 6.5lb is the biggest I have run across. I think the rule of thumb is to use the lightest leader you can depending on the clarity of the water. I think that JP is dingy enough to stay at 10lb and above.
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Re: leader type/length
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08/16/19 04:48 AM
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MathGeek
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Usually 6 ft length. Fluorocarbon leaders are preferred in clearer water. Thickness varies from 8-17 lbs depending on application.
�Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?" - The Messiah
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Re: leader type/length
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08/16/19 12:45 PM
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adchunts
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I use between 6’-10’ of 12 pound fluoro leader on the two rods I keep braid on. One is a spinning outfit for Ned rig, the other is an 8’ medium crankbait rod I use for inshore fishing and freshwater cranking.
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