Another reason is that in the area the water clarity is not the same as south Texas and Florida, so I do not think the visibility issue is as great. When I first made the change I was watching for abrasion issues or fish bite issues, but have not had much issue.
I have had a couple of break-offs with lady fish and their jumping, but I do not run into them much. I have tested it with catching pinfish on hook and line, and the 10 lb braid caught less pinfish than the 20 lb mono leader. Just an insight on making an Alberto to wire trace leader knot.
Thank you. Love your tips. Question, based on your years of experience and testing, do you prefer braid over mono for inshore fishing and if so why? Do you use both and if so under what conditions would you choose one over the other?
Great questions Roger! The short answer is that I highly prefer braid for my inshore fishing needs to the point that none of my inshore reels have mono in them. In December of , these two brothers shocked their clients, friends, and family by quitting their 6-figure jobs to start their dream focused on helping saltwater anglers:. Email: fish saltstrong. Search for:. Join The Insider Club.
Menu Close. By: Luke Simonds on January 3, Comments What is the ideal length for a leader for inshore saltwater fishing? Why do you even need a leader? Check it out below. Sign me up! I hate fishing. Click here to join today. Related categories:. Notify of. Notify of all new follow-up comments Notify of new replies to all my comments. Inline Feedbacks. Luke Simonds. Reply to Anonymous. Reply to Luke Simonds. George Hartley. The use of a heavy, abrasion resistant leader is important when fishing in a hostile environment or when the target species has razor sharp teeth or line destroying gill-rakers, tails, bills and mouths.
Sharp rocks or the shellfish that grow on timber snags, bridge pylons and jetty timbers all play havoc with lines, both monofilament and braid, so a heavier or stronger leader will help keep the angler connected when the fish makes contact with nasty stuff.
Beware though, other than wire trace, leaders are not bullet proof, and the use of the more indestructible leader materials will produce less bites. Alternatively, there are situations where anglers choose very light, thin leaders to add finesse to their rig in the hope of maximising the numbers of bites they experience. Bonefish, luderick, trout, bream and even drummer fit this bill.
These species, and many others, are often far easier to catch when a lighter leader is included in the rig. Ideally, these fish will be encountered in fisho-friendly locales such as a snag-free sandflat or clean creek probably not the drummer, though! Water clarity, depth and surface conditions also play a part in determining the correct diameter of the leader. Murky and wind-ruffled waters limit fish vision and allow for stronger leaders.
The most challenging fishing conditions would be the combination of shallow crystal clear water on a windless, sunny day. What Leader? There are four options when it comes to the material used for making a leader, namely: nylon monofilament, fluorocarbon monofilament, single strand wire and multi-strand wire. Invented during WWII, it replaced gut and cord lines, revolutionising fishing as it was then known. Nylon has a couple of features that make it a preferred leader option in several circumstances.
First off, nylon has the ability to stretch when put under load. Put more simply, when a big fish smashes a lure or bait, nylon is less likely to break because of its elastic abilities. A further advantage of nylon is that it is relatively inexpensive. Cost becomes important when you are fishing in areas that chew line.
Given that you can purchase nylons that are tougher than others, you can minimise cost while still having the advantage of fishing with a leader that can cope with snags and rocks relatively well.
A good example of nylon leaders coming into their own is when fishing coral reefs for species such as coral trout, nannygai, trevally and the emperors. These guys bolt for home when hooked, and nothing is as nasty on line as coral.
Coral reef fishing is about using thick, heavy nylon leaders as these offer the best protection against the reef. In most cases, the length of your fishing leader should be between 24 to 30 inches.
Your leader length can be shorter or longer than this, depending on your fishing style, main fishing line, weather, and surrounding underwater features. After reviewing all the information from the poll and forums, the different length of leaders can be generalized categorized as:. After compiling all the information, it revealed to me just the number of different factors you need to consider when deciding the length of your leader.
There are tons of different types of fishing, such as casting, trolling, and bottom fishing, to name a few. The length of your leader line can impact different fishing styles different. Meaning that what is good for one style might not be good for another.
But if you want to optimize your fishing game, then understanding when to use short and long leaders would be helpful. To understand why certain size leaders are good for some things but bad for others, we need to understand how leaders affect your bait underwater. Short leaders tend to give your bait more quick and aggressive motions underwater.
Small movements on the rod tip will result in quick dart-like movements underway. Longer leaders tend to give your bait a slower and more natural movement underwater. When it comes to casting, there are two important things that most anglers strive for, which are better casting distance and accuracy. Unfortunately, the length of your leader can have a major impact on your casting. Short leaders will give you better more accuracy but less distance. Medium leaders will give you more distance than shorter leaders, but it tends to be less accurate.
I recommend not casting with long leaders or with a lot of fishing line hanging from the rod tip for your safety and others around you.
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