All,
I have some more questions. My rods are spooled with Powerpro braid and fluoro leaders. I know some of you use mono leaders, so my question is this: why use one vs. the other? Is one clearly better when weighing all the pros and cons of each, or is it just a matter of opinion? I enjoy these discussions as much as the knowledge I gain, so ALL ■■■■■■■■ is welcomed and appreciated.
Fluoro seems to be better at abrasion resistance. A word of caution; run your fingers over the leader several times each trip. Tie on a new leader if you feel a nick or a cut.
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Sounds like you’re going with the stronger leader.
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Thanks for the input, guys. Mountainman, that’s what I figured. What major advantage does mono have over fluoro? I’m guessing it’s less visible and/or allows better action with artificials? Is this correct?
From what I understand, flouro is less visible than mono and it does not stretch as much. Mono or flouro become more visible when they get nicked.
When using artificials, you should use a ‘loop knot’ to attach the bait anway to allow the most action from the lure, so there is no advantage to using one or the other with artificials.
We mostly use 40 lb. flouro leaders on 12 lb. main line inshore. The 40 seems to hold up well even when it gets nicked.
PioneerLouie
Pioneer Venture 175, Johnson 90
Summerville, SC
Flouro is more abrasion resistant and less visible in the water due to the way it refracts light…However if fishing a topwater plug, I definately prefer mono over flouro b/c flouro has a much faster sinking rate than mono and can cause the front end of your plug to sit lower in the water and dull the action of the plug. Other than topwater, I prefer flouro for my inshore leaders. Hope this helps, just my .02.
As already mentioned though, flouro becomes more visible when it has a knick in it b/c of the way it “pipes” light through itself.
Scott Hammond
Haddrells Point West Ashley
What Scott said. He’s right on target.
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Originally posted by ReelHunterFlouro is more abrasion resistant and less visible in the water due to the way it refracts light…However if fishing a topwater plug, I definately prefer mono over flouro b/c flouro has a much faster sinking rate than mono and can cause the front end of your plug to sit lower in the water and dull the action of the plug. Other than topwater, I prefer flouro for my inshore leaders. Hope this helps, just my .02.
As already mentioned though, flouro becomes more visible when it has a knick in it b/c of the way it “pipes” light through itself.
Scott Hammond
Haddrells Point West Ashley
I see no need to use prime leader on Redfish.I use 20-30 pound Ande and it works fine.Know your rig and adjust to conditions.Your drag is your best friend.
Stonoman