Tip-up leaders

[Fishinut]

I'm still pretty new at this sport and haven't been as successful as I would like to be. I mainly fish for browns and rainbows ranging from 12-20 inches. On my tip-ups last year I ran a 3ft, 6lb trilene green mono leader with a size 10 treble. I would like to start using flouro but last year I tried 6lb vanish and the knot strength was horrible. Could I just have gotten a bad spool? Is Vanish the way to go? Do you guys use flouro leaders, but in a higher test like 8 or 10? What is your complete leader set-up? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

fishinut

[TroutFishingBear]

Although some will disagree, vanish isn't the way to go. The knot strength IMO is horrible. I prefer floroclear. That is mono laced with florocarbon. It handles a lot like mono, has excellent knot strength, and is invisible like florocarbon. hope this helps.

[Polar]

I use a leader of 8lb Stren/clear 6ft long with size 8 treble hook.

[Fishinut]

Troutfishingbear-
I have some flouroclear, never thought of using it for leaders though. What #test do you use? I will definatly tie a few with it. Thanks

Polar-
8lb line sounds like a good idea. A longer leader may also help, never thought of that either.

Thanks for suggestions

Fishinut

[icefizzlemachizzle]

I'm a fan of flouroclear type flourocarbon/mono hybrid lines and use them both for jigging and as leader on my tipups.  The know strength is much better than pure flourocarbon and as TFB said it handles well.  For the size trout you are predominantly fishing for I would go with a 4-6ft leader of 6# test hybrid line and maybe go a bit smaller with your treble (12-14) as these species are picky.

[iceintheveins]

I like the p - line fluorocarbon leader for tip ups. Make sure you get the stuff that says "leader" and only use it for leader. It is stiff but quite strong and abrasion resistant. I use the 12 pound and it's tougher than hell. Had one pike bite it off but even they usually don't bite through it.
If your using a main line, so far the fluoroclear, also by P - Line, is the way to go from what I've found. Berkley vanish is just plain junk IMO. No matter what knot you use, how you tie it or lube it, it's just plain brittle. Six pound mono is stronger than 12 pound vanish.

Tyler

[JT]

6-8lb. Flouro and keep them long 6+ft and run 14 trebles,less drops and more hookups,use super fresh lake shiners and stay close to your spread,don't waste any time and take 'em immediately when that flag flies! Experiment with colored beads and or colored hooks you might be surprised. Proper micro shotting is key.

[pieman1998]

i use 8# florclear/ 10 foot long with 12 to  10  treble hook

[FRESHBAIT]

I'VE NEVER USE THE FLOROCARBON LINES, ARE THEY THAT MUCH BETTER??
I USUALLY USE THE 30LB DACRON BRAIDED LINE TO A BARREL SWIVEL THEN DEPENDING WHAT I'M FISHING ABOUT 12LB MONO TO A #6 SINGLE HOOK,  OR A #8TREBLE

12-18" ABOVE THE HOOK I PUT A SPLIT SHOT TO HELP SINK THE BAIT

[WVBoy]

Vanish does vanish! But that knot strength is pathetic!! There are better lines out there for around the same price.Yo zuri makes a sweet line!

[bigredonice]

i rely on vanish as a leader and have 0 problems with knot strength as long as i do two things - use a UNI knot, and make sure that the knot is fully moistend before tightening.

[Pasquatch]

I think i have Trilene low vis 8 lb test, do well with it...

[Chainsaw]

        Try the Yo-Zuri hybrid fluorocarbon/braid in 6lb. test. A three or four foot leader of this on any main line will work. The knot strength is extremely high, especially when using the Palomayer(?) knot which maintains over 90% in its knot strength. Cut this line with scissors or a blade, DO NOT try to break this stuff with your bare hands/fingers. You'll likely get a nasty line cut that will last 'till next Ice-on.
        I've taken some fairly large, toothy fish with this line with very good results.

[trav]

I've been using Stren Superbraid 14lb. test (green) this year, it has the diameter of 4 lb test, no memory, no stretch, very limp, and it's strong as H%$* I was using it with a Vanish leader but like everyone else has found I think Vanish if junk, breaks easy and won't hold a knot. I've been tying the Superbraid directly to my jigs and have gotten just as many if not more bites than when using the fluro leader. It's very easy line to fish with, very sensitive, and if I ever do hook that 20lber I'm confident the line will hold him. The only down fall is when it's extremly cold it does freeze up quicker than mono, but the benefits are worth it in my opinion. I highly recommend it.