flrocurbon leader???????

[stevensinks]

I see alot about using flro for leaders. I know that flro is low vis but what I dont know is it as good as steel leaders when fishing for pike. If so what lb. of line should be used so you dont get cut off?

[DanM57]

I use 30 - 50Lb saltwater fluorocarbon leaders for pike. Never had a problem.

[PIKEMAN330]

Florocarbon leaders are all we have used for about 5 yrs. now. We have not had one single failure.We also use them for musky.We use mostly 80 lb. test.Twelve inch for casting and thirty-six for trooling.I have at least fifty steel leaders that I don't use anymore.I make my own.

[wallydave]

In a previous post walleye wranglers have used the leaders to deal with jigs getting snagged. The way I read it you could break off the leader, easier and lose less line. I will try this tip next year and see if it works. It is good to hear how this rig can be adapted for pike and muskie!

[jsmyers]

I've never used florocarbon, how does it compare to a similar diameter of spectra braid or fused line in terms of abrasion resistance?

In other words, If I'm fishing for walleye, but know I have a good chance of getting pike, would using a floro leader help or hurt my chances of landing pike?

[Moondog]

We use flouro 8# Seaguar when dragging Lindy rigs and unless that pike is caught in the mouth it will break. When jigging we use 8# Power Pro exclusively and if we hook a pike we generally land it.

Rethinking making my leaders out of Power Pro next year.

Never use steal leaders for pike anymore. Have my pike reel spooled with 50# Power Pro.

[fisher_i_am]

I too am interested in flouro leaders. Can you guys give me suggestions on tools and components to make them.

[rpieske]

Here is the best primer on making your own flourocarbon leaders, including equipment needed. I use them exclusively in both fresh and salt water fishing. I have never had a failure of crimp or leader material.

http://www.leadertec.com/tipsandtech...echniques.html

[stevensinks]

OK Thanks for the info.

[Golden Eagle]

I sure like double barrel sleeves. You can match the inside diameter of the sleeves with the outside diameter of the line. Best to buy a line that matches your sleeves.