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| I picked one of these up this summer and it was the first flouro leader I have used. I have no quality issues with it, and in fact caught the largest fish of the year on it off a surface bait. Didn't realize until after releasing the fish that I had caught it on the new leader. Showed no wear, no problem.
However, I note that when using pull baits I have a fine vibration similar to a guitar string when the tension is applied. Anybody else notice this and does it bother them like it bothers me? I quit using it for exactly the reason stated and restrict its use now to only baits that are coming straight in or stuff like surface baits.
I have no proof that the vibration is either positive or negative to the fish but it worries me, and thus gives me adequate cause to remove it. Anybody else notice this and what's your take? | |
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| fsf, I have been using the flouro leaders for a few seasons now, but only use them for cranks and bucktails. I use single strand steel on jerks and gliders. Not because of any particular reason, other than I've had several bait manufacturer's tell me that a single strand steel leader with just a split ring attatchment will give me the best action on my baits. I've done some experiments and found that certain baits definitely work better for me with the steel than they do the mono. As an example, it takes much less work to jerk a Sledge or a Wobbler with a steel leader than it does a mono, and the action is better. Gliders its a no-brainer, a short steel leader is the only way to go.
Hope this helps. | |
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| The Beach Boys had a song about vibrations, and as best I remember they were good, good vibrations; perhaps listening to that old gold tune will help you in your relationship w/ the leader! [;)] [:sun:]
I use the fluoro leaders for rockfish and feel ok using them.... | |
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