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Message Subject: leader length

jpine

Posted 7/26/2008 1:14 PM (#328162)
Subject: leader length

Posts: 90

Location: ne53

I've been using 12" 174# wire leaders with stay-loc snaps. I have a trip planned to Mille Lacs in a month and it was suggested to upgrade my leaders to 16 inches. What do most of you use when on waters that have big fish opportunities. Any tackle and color suggestions would be helpful to

NYmuskyhunter

Posted 7/26/2008 3:51 PM (#328170 - in reply to #328162)
Subject: Re: leader length

Posts: 159

Location: NYC (and many weeks in MN during summer)

Mille lacs you say? Bring a good book and your favorite pillow....

Rg

archerynut36

Posted 7/27/2008 4:01 PM (#328287 - in reply to #328162)
Subject: Re: leader length

Posts: 1887

Location: syracuse indiana

when i make mine its usually around 14 inches for my florocarbon and 12 inches for hardwire and 14 or so for 7strand

AWH

Posted 7/27/2008 5:59 PM (#328304 - in reply to #328162)
Subject: Re: leader length

Posts: 1243

Location: Musky Tackle Online, MN

Your 12" leaders will be just fine for casting. I see no reason to bump up to a 16" other than just someone's personal preference.

Aaron

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