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| What size do you guys use for this style of fishing? Any preferred brand?
Thx in advance. 
Kind regards Ole |
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| This is an easy one. I use 200 lb. Stealth Leaders for all big rubber lure duties. I don't know if you will find a better leader ( you may find ones that are comparable, but not better) |
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| Thanks but I wanted to know how you connect your mainline to your leader? Do you use a swivel? If yes, what size and brand do you use? |
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Location: Oconto Falls, WI | I tie direct to my line with a uni knot, or use a solid welded ring. No swivel for me. |
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Location: Lino Lakes, MN | Ole,
If you want the best you have to pay big bucks. Most BB swivels will work fine for muskie leaders. You definelty want a larger welded ring on the swivel. If you go with a #175 lb rateds swivel you should be fine.
I have found swivels at the Big "C" and also Thorne Bros. - They may be Berlkley's but the real expensive ones are Sampo's. If you save your swivels from worn out leaders they seem to never wear out. Change your #9 Staylocks when they get soft or shiny.
I used to make all my own leaders for over 15 years and I just recently tried the Stealth leaders and I am very impressed #150 flouro Stealth from here on out for me.
For the heavy rubber baits I would use the #180 stealth leaders. I will wait for the expo season this year to purchas some of the #180's
Good Luck
Steve |
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| Thank you everyone.
It was very helpful! |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | If you are looking for just swivels, John Bette from Stealth Tackle sells his brand of super high quality swivels. I have never had one fail and use them year round ripping pounders from spring till ice up. You can't beat Stealth Tackle leaders...if you are thinking about making your own, I would suggest trying out Stealth's 150 lb flouro leaders first...they simply can't be beat.
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Location: Oconto Falls, WI | May I ask what the need is for the swivel? |
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