before leader

[mich-fish]

New to tip-ups, have read alot of posts in this thread but still have question..  Do you tie on any line between the spool line and leader??? If so, what lb test?? Thanks in advance for all the help and good luck out there...

[LilWeezy]

Nope I use 30lb tip up line then tie a barrel swivel on then connect my leader to the other end of the barrel swivel and thats it. hope that helps

[mich-fish]

Yes it does help thank you. I had just seen pics thru this thread and some had 3ft of clear before leader and some did not. Wasnt sure of the effect the heavy black line would have 6-8" from bait. Have a outing on the ice and thought I'd just let one set while fishing. Who knows, maybe I'll have some rookie luck. I have certainly learned alot here, now it's up to the fish.

[capedeer/fish]

Dacron to leader.......leader length differs between what species you are fishing!

[Tainterslayer]

This is how my tip ups are rigged now.

Spool > 30 lb line > Steel leader > Mono leader

If I'm fishing for northern I take off the mono leader.

[benny4117]

trying my first tip-ups this weekend...what leader length do people recommend?

[Bout-Time]

trying my first tip-ups this weekend...what leader length do people recommend?

It depends on the water depth/water color/species fished for to an extent.

I personally wouldnt go any shorter than 20 inches on the leaders no matter what.

[benny4117]

It depends on the water depth/water color/species fished for to an extent.

I personally wouldnt go any shorter than 20 inches on the leaders no matter what.

So deeper the water you are fishing the longer the leader?

[stripernut]

What kind of fish are you fishing for?

[benny4117]

well this weekend would like to target Northerns....prolly wont be any deeper than 15-20 FOW max

[stripernut]

For me; running line (Dacron), Snap-Swivel, 40lb Floro with quick strike rig.

[benny4117]

For me; running line (Dacron), Snap-Swivel, 40lb Floro with quick strike rig.

And how long for the 40# leader?

[stripernut]

3-4 ft, which is longer than it needs to be, but if the leader is marked up by a fish, I have plenty to cut back and work with...

[Bout-Time]

So deeper the water you are fishing the longer the leader?

Well I use a longer leader when fishing shallow for trout. The leader is basicly the only thing in the water, so they dont "see" the braid.

If you are fishing for pike, it wont matter too much as they will usually eat any damn thing. LOL

[stripernut]

When I fish trout I also fish a much longer leader...