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Offline acrawfor

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What lb flouro leader?
« on: Sep 30, 2010, 10:04 PM »
Last year was my first year targetting walleye. I used a 12lb flouro for my leader. I usually fish mid to heavy stained water. I was just wondering what everyone else used and if they go lower or higher depending on the stain.

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Re: What lb flouro leader?
« Reply #1 on: Nov 15, 2010, 06:17 AM »
Typically 4# for anything smaller than 17 inches.  6# for most everything else.  For jigging rods.
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Re: What lb flouro leader?
« Reply #2 on: Nov 15, 2010, 08:11 AM »
I usually use #8 lb Fluorocarbon for my leaders, unless I am fishing in an area with lots of cover. (Logs or heavy weeds)

I try to use the lightest possible to keep from  killing the action of my bait / lure.

Hope this helps,

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Re: What lb flouro leader?
« Reply #3 on: Nov 15, 2010, 08:16 AM »
8-10lb is the standard in my area. Im fishing for some pretty large eyes on the Bay of Quinte and never used above 10lb

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Re: What lb flouro leader?
« Reply #4 on: Nov 15, 2010, 08:24 AM »
So by the sounds of things, I need to go lower. Already have some 6 and 8 lb fluoro so I'll just switch over. Thanks.

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Re: What lb flouro leader?
« Reply #5 on: Nov 15, 2010, 12:49 PM »
8lb seagar


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Re: What lb flouro leader?
« Reply #6 on: Nov 15, 2010, 02:33 PM »
I have 6 through 15 just need to get some smaller stuff for micros
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Re: What lb flouro leader?
« Reply #7 on: Dec 01, 2010, 06:18 PM »
i only use 15 pound seaguar.

 



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