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 Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/12/19 03:50 PM
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deucer02
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I'm going to try a fluorocarbon leader for crappie but have no idea what pound test to use or what knot to attach it to Trilene XL. It'll be for jigs and minnows. Appreciate any input.
Biden famously said in the New York Observer, “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/12/19 03:52 PM
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Falcon Lake Guide
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Straight braid keep it simple
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/12/19 08:11 PM
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The Crappie Guy
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I use 20# Suffix 832 tied to a 12# fluoro leader with a blood knot. Works great
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/12/19 08:32 PM
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JIM SR.
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20 to 12/10 is best....I use a uni to uni knot.
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/12/19 09:45 PM
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Fishbonz
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I'm going to try a fluorocarbon leader for crappie but have no idea what pound test to use or what knot to attach it to Trilene XL. It'll be for jigs and minnows. Appreciate any input. Why do you want to try a leader & be specific. Most don`t have a clue just want to do it .
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/12/19 11:10 PM
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Gamblinman
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I tried several...Seaguar Red Label worked the best for me. 12lb.
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/13/19 05:14 PM
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deucer02
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I'm going to try a fluorocarbon leader for crappie but have no idea what pound test to use or what knot to attach it to Trilene XL. It'll be for jigs and minnows. Appreciate any input. Why do you want to try a leader & be specific. Most don`t have a clue just want to do it . Because, from what I've read, a fluorocarbon leader produces more bites, ergo, more crappie. I attribute it to lower visibility, although I don't know if that's the reason. I gleaned this information from other fishermen and guides. (People who have much more experience than me.)
Biden famously said in the New York Observer, “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/13/19 05:23 PM
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Frank the Tank
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I would have thought you'd go lighter than 12 lb. surprised to see that heavy for crappie.
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/13/19 05:31 PM
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Perchy Perch
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Some use fluoro leader, some tie directly to their line. I don't think crappie are really that line shy but I still use a fluoro leader out of habit. Takes little time to tie and more importantly, it gives me a boost of confidence. I join 20lb PP braid to 12lb fluoro - uni knot.
-John
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/13/19 05:45 PM
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20 to 12/10 is best....I use a uni to uni knot. ^ This ^
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/13/19 05:56 PM
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HOGON
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I use 8 pound Vanish Gold Flourocarbon by Berkeley. 20 pound Power Pro Super Slick Braid. This is how I attach the two. https://youtu.be/LIsD5-W6pFEOnly difference is I go through the ballon 3 times instead of the two times that he does in the video. Quick and Easy and it works! Remember when using Flourocarbon you have to wet it with saliva before you cinch the knot or it will burn and break like peanut brittle. Leader doesn't matter...until it does. 
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/13/19 07:59 PM
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deucer02
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Great video and it's so simple, I can tie it! Thanks a ton.
Biden famously said in the New York Observer, “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/13/19 08:53 PM
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Fishbonz
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I'm going to try a fluorocarbon leader for crappie but have no idea what pound test to use or what knot to attach it to Trilene XL. It'll be for jigs and minnows. Appreciate any input. Why do you want to try a leader & be specific. Most don`t have a clue just want to do it . Because, from what I've read, a fluorocarbon leader produces more bites, ergo, more crappie. I attribute it to lower visibility, although I don't know if that's the reason. I gleaned this information from other fishermen and guides. (People who have much more experience than me.) LOWER VISIBILITY? BINGO!!#1 reason especially when fishing Gin Clear water lakes although opinions may vary but You Sir can go to the head of the class! You have a clue
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Fluorocarbon leader, need help
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12/13/19 10:12 PM
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Ken Gaby
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Trilene XL is clear mono. Unless you're fishing water that has visibility to 8+ ft, I don't think you need a fluoro leader with clear mono.
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