flouro leader length

[finlessbrown]

i use a 50lb flouro leader about 30'' long. when i pick my tip ups up i wrap the leader around the spool and put the hook around the flag wire at the end of my 40-up, so i have a 16'' straight section and the rest is coiled. pulling on it helps straighten it a bit not not all the way.....how long do you guys make your heavy leaders and how do you keep them from having coils?

[chfishon]

I usually run a 2' leader and rap it long ways around the tip-up and hook it to one side

[boder]

I usually run a 2' leader and rap it long ways around the tip-up and hook it to one side

i do bout the same thing. leader is as long as the beaver dam. spool in the line till you get to the leader then run the leader to a piece of styrofoam that is taped to the flag side of the tip up.

[campfindit2]

I realize this is the Pike section but this just might apply. When using #8 fluorocarbons for walleye leaders I use my tippit leader Straightener. The leather pinch tab with a rubber patch on one side, works like a charm.

[tinyfisher]

I carry a caribener-style keychain with a heavy-duty split ring attached.  Hook goes around the split ring, hand in the caribener.  Easy to stretch your leader straight like this without the chance of hooking yourself.  I do like long leaders, since I fish clear, deep water a lot and feel it's wastefuly to have to replace an entire leader every time you need to retie (especially heavier fluoro).

[CT-iceguy.]

As for length, I use 36inches of 80lb seaguar with a crimped treble. I don't attach  my leaders to my tip ups until the morning of my trip, so they hang vertically until I'm ready to fish, keeping the line straight until I'm ready to fish.

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[wilec]

I realize this is the Pike section but this just might apply. When using #8 fluorocarbons for walleye leaders I use my tippit leader Straightener. The leather pinch tab with a rubber patch on one side, works like a charm.

What? picture?

[dkillay64]

I carry a caribener-style keychain with a heavy-duty split ring attached.  Hook goes around the split ring, hand in the caribener.  Easy to stretch your leader straight like this without the chance of hooking yourself.  I do like long leaders, since I fish clear, deep water a lot and feel it's wastefuly to have to replace an entire leader every time you need to retie (especially heavier fluoro).

I use about a 3ft leader, and do something similar as quoted above, when my gear isnt used, my leader is just wrapped around the spool with a velcro strap keeping everything together.

[campfindit2]

What? picture?

the leather tab in the picture
http://www.fishusa.com/Scientific-Anglers-Vest-Pack-Assortment_p.html