Line above leader (backing)

[LilWeezy]

When I want to fish depth that are deeper then my leader will allow do fish get spooked when they see the line above the leader seeing how it's a thicker material and not fluorocarbon

[Flypopper]

I don't think their that smart

[jjc155]

I don't think their that smart

this, plus how long is your leader OP? Mine are only about 3 feet and are florocarbon.

J-

[Melbs7]

I actually use dacron right down to my steel leader for pike anyway... wouldnt get away with it for walleye...lol

[surflizard]

I keep a spool of Fluorocarbon leader in my tackle bag, if they are spooky and use a longer length if I need to.

[waterwolf42]

yea, it all depends on the fish you are after.  Pike are not that shy.  You can get away with a lot more with them as apposed to walleye.  The lake I fish has a large number of walleye, pike and some browntrout, so I mostly use mono or fluorocarbon all the way to the hook.  I have not had a problem, and have landed pike in the 40 inch range without any breakoffs.  Just check for nicks after every fish.