Leader length

Saltwater Inshore Discussion
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Just looking for general thoughts on how long of a leader you use when fishing under a cork.

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I’ve had floats from 8" to 6 ft away from my hook. It is all dependent on the situation, area you’re fishing, depth of water, what you’re fishing for, water clarity, current, etc.

yella bote
black motor

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Originally posted by BigFishFan

Just looking for general thoughts on how long of a leader you use when fishing under a cork.

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The water depth minus a couple inches.

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I like to have the bait just tickling the bottom structure.

Iain Pelto
Sea Hunt Triton 160 w/ 90 ETEC “JB3”
Native Manta Ray 14

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It depends on what kind of fishing you’re doing. If you’re fishing for shallow or suspended trout and reds with a popping cork (or a clacker like a Cajun), use a shorter leader (from 2-4’). If you’re fishing for flounder or deeper reds and trout with a standard adjustable cork, adjust leader do the current will sweep the bait just over the bottom.

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Lee Strickland
Strickland Marine Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Thanks for the info guys. Increased my leader length today and saw a big difference. I always thought I may have been using too short of a leader.