Leader length

[TickleStick]

Using braid on a few rods and been running about 18" to 20" flourocarbon leader but was curious on what length you guys like to run.

I'm still debating if these VMC/Mustad swivels even helping with line twist.

Thanks for any info....

[RStock521]

Pretty much do the same.  18-20" or so.  Barrel swivel attaching it to the braid, and a duolock snap to whatever lure I'm using.  If I'm fishing tungsten, I tie direct.

[slipperybob]

Depends...if it's a leader, it's usually 18-24" or so.  If it's a top shot, it's gonna be like 15-30' of length.  Just enough for most depth of fishing.

[TickleStick]

Depends...if it's a leader, it's usually 18-24" or so.  If it's a top shot, it's gonna be like 15-30' of length.  Just enough for most depth of fishing.

Slipperybob, you a member at Tackletour?

The name looks familiar

[slipperybob]

Slipperybob, you a member at Tackletour?

The name looks familiar

Yes for a very long time...even after they made two revisions and lost all our data from years ago.   

I'm not that active anymore.  Didn't keep all the technical data myself either.

[Tye]

For almost all applications I back most of my reels with braid then I just tie on 30-40 feet of fluoro or mono depending on what that setup is for.

Cheaper just to replace that last bit of line then a whole spool of braid or fluoro every year.

[eyeflyer]

For almost all applications I back most of my reels with braid then I just tie on 30-40 feet of fluoro or mono depending on what that setup is for.

Cheaper just to replace that last bit of line then a whole spool of braid or fluoro every year.

I use braid and Fireline for at least 5 years. Maybe cut off a few feet when I rig the outfits and then after a couple years I turn the line around on the spool and use it for a few more years. Never had an issue with weak and breaking line with the superlines.

[TickleStick]

Yes for a very long time...even after they made two revisions and lost all our data from years ago.   

I'm not that active anymore.  Didn't keep all the technical data myself either.

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Bronzeback32

[Chuck Enwinde]

I like my leader to be long enough that the knot is on the reel when the fish is thrashing in the hole.  About 5' or so.

[P Meyette]

i like 18 to 20 also

[Whytie]

Looks like I'm the odd ball. My rod are 36" and I run a 30"-40" leader of P-line HALO which connect to a small Mustad diamond eye swivel tied to fireline crystal. I do like using a mono backing to the spool when using any braid it stops line slipping and saves on line costs.

[eriksat1]

When I tie a new setup about 18" flouro but after a couple break offs taking the hook out and just re-tie the hook it might get down to as small as 10" before I tie on a new leader

[dunnhuntin]

Depends what I'm fishing for. Walleye perch or crappie in stained water, 18-30 inches. Lakers in clear water, 10 feet or so. Harder to see and acts as a shock absorber when using braid.

[copperjig]

What about leader length on a tip up? And what pound test flouro