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How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? #8736227 03/22/13 12:39 PM
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Just want to know how long it has to be to target saltwater inshore gamefish i.e. redfish trout thanks

Re: How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? [Re: Shocky] #8736473 03/22/13 01:45 PM
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About 3 feet. Depends on how you are planning on fishing though. Give us some more info. Popping cork? Carolina rigged live bait? Artificials?

Re: How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? [Re: Shocky] #8736630 03/22/13 02:22 PM
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Artificial

Re: How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? [Re: Shocky] #8736773 03/22/13 02:53 PM
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3 feet is typical if you tie your lure directly to the fluorocarbon, it allows you to do multiple reties before putting a new leader.

18"-24" if you use a swivel on the end of the leader.


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Re: How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? [Re: Shocky] #8739742 03/23/13 02:59 AM
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Is it better to tie a line to line or use a swivel going from braid to flouro? What size flouro is ideal for wade fishing for reds n specks?

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Originally Posted By: G Love
Is it better to tie a line to line or use a swivel going from braid to flouro? What size flouro is ideal for wade fishing for reds n specks?


My fluorocarbon leader is made using 2 piece of fluorocarbon,one tie to the braid,and between this 2 piece of fluorocarbon i use one swivel.Total length of my leader is about 4-5 feet.
For catching specks and red fish i use 12-14 lb. fluorocarbon leader.

Good luck!!!


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Re: How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? [Re: Shocky] #8747619 03/25/13 02:06 PM
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I usually use 20 lb fluoro. I tie it onto my braid with a uni to uni connection

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Originally Posted By: HuntinForTail
I usually use 20 lb fluoro. I tie it onto my braid with a uni to uni connection

X2 no swivels or snaps. Stealth catches more fish.


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Re: How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? [Re: Shocky] #8762866 03/28/13 07:40 PM
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I usually tie direct flouro to braid with a surgeon's knot. I may use 2-3' or 6-7' depending on water clarity.

I will sometimes use a swivel if I feel like I'm getting line twist from a particular bait I'm using.

Re: How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? [Re: Shocky] #8762933 03/28/13 08:00 PM
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Braid to 24" of fluoro south Alberto's knot.
I use 10lb braid, 20lb fluoro for artificials.

Re: How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? [Re: Shocky] #8782770 04/03/13 03:12 AM
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I use invisaswivels...stealth!


Re: How long should my fluorocarbon leader be? [Re: Shocky] #8789561 04/04/13 06:13 PM
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I start with about 5' and that gives me a couple feet to retie. Never less than 2-3'.


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