posted by admin on Jul 22
I am fishing with ultra light. I am thinking of getting this: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0048964122330a&navCount=8&podId=0048964&parentId=cat600394&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20166-cat20180-cat600394&catalogCode=XK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat600394 4 pounds test. My only confusion is that it says that it is a filler line. Is it ok to use as a leader?
I also have a second question. I realize that I need to use a Fluorocarbon line because I am fishing a Trout which is a very careful fish. What do you guys think if I would use this line as a couple of feet leader, while a 8 pound test braid as a main line? I think it would make it a little more sensitive, as well as stronger and longer casting. Any suggestions? Also if you think you can suggest some other Fluorocarbon line that you think is better (don’t mind the price) then I am going for it. If not then I will stay with this one (green version, since I am fishing in the rivers for the most part).
I use a similar set up for jigging. I use fire line with a mono backing so it does not slip on the spool and about 3 feet of fluorocarbon line. It works great and the braid is super sensitive.
July 23rd, 2010 at 2:42 am
I use a similar set up for jigging. I use fire line with a mono backing so it does not slip on the spool and about 3 feet of fluorocarbon line. It works great and the braid is super sensitive.
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July 23rd, 2010 at 3:07 am
I would use a slightly heavier one for a leader, I have used berkley trilene clear, spider wire which I now use as it is fabby does not have the same problems as others as there is less stretch, less stiff and does not cause the same hassle in casting. It is very thin and I would recommend it highly.
The gent above also mentioned fire line which is great also I used this before going onto spider wire.
as said above once again 3 feet leader is fine, I normally measure mine about 4-5 foot although I mostly sea fish, I prefer the longer leader.
braid is great as it is more sensitive, that is why I am saying spider wire as it is highly sensitive as far as these lines go. It is quite expensive, but worth it.
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