Mono Leader More Flexible

[patindaytona]

I had been using 40lb. flouro leader the past 4 months and just switched over to 50lb. regular mono leader. I noticed a big difference in the suppleness and flexibility of it. The 50lb. is much more flexible. I'm thinking it might even be a better choice to use because of that. And I don't believe the length of the leader is that important to that. The most important part is where it enters the baitfish's mouth..that's where all the movement and turning of the baitfish occurs at.

[bluerunner]

premium mono is definitely more flexible, but the flouro disappears and is more abrasion resistant. I don't understand what you mean about the baitfish, but I actually kind of like a stiff leader because it helps to prevent tangles

[Drumdum]

premium mono is definitely more flexible, but the flouro disappears and is more abrasion resistant. I don't understand what you mean about the baitfish, but I actually kind of like a stiff leader because it helps to prevent tangles

Yeap,stiffer stops the trebles from tangling as bad.. imo You can use a lesser lb test flouro,gives you a small di than mono,and is more abrassion resistant than reg mono of a bigger size,the smaller diameter allows you to tie better knots to the runningline,if you don't use a swivel.. At least that is what I have seen so far,when you have to tie it to small running line,(like 6-8 diameter fireline) with bigger fish involved.. jmho

[derekxec]

flouro is a waste of money IMHO just use a higher dia. mono....ill outfish anyone with mono while they use flouro and save $10 per spool ;)

[Digger]

I find the stiffness and abrasion resitance to be an advantage for the Flouro. I bought Vanish and did not like it as a line(17 lb test). So I decided to try it on my schoolie setups since I fish bridge pillings with 12 lb test. I figured it could not hurt. I connect the 12lb mono running line to 17 lb Vanish with a noname, about 8-10 feet kinda like a shock leader, but 3/8oz does not need it. No more cut offs on the pilings, now these are 3-6lb fish, I did hit a large under a bridge once and well it was a short hook up I needed to respool afterwards do the 30 yards of tore up line but other than that I have won. I do use flouro leaders(Seagar) in other applications and I am pleased with it. I do use mono in other applications. To me it is know your tools and use them to your advantage.

[bluerunner]

flouro is a waste of money IMHO just use a higher dia. mono....ill outfish anyone with mono while they use flouro and save $10 per spool ;)

On a tough bite flouro will outfish mono every time. I don't know how many times my dad has been the only one on the pier using flouro and been the only one to catch a flounder. Same goes with me and spanish.

[Drumdum]

flouro is a waste of money IMHO just use a higher dia. mono....ill outfish anyone with mono while they use flouro and save $10 per spool ;)

May not be the angler you are,but when cobe fishin,big stripers or drum,I'd sure give ya a try,me with flouro and you with straight mono of the same lb test... Come to my home turf and we'll try it out,sounds like fun,win or loose...:D

[barty b]

flouro is a waste of money IMHO just use a higher dia. mono....ill outfish anyone with mono while they use flouro and save $10 per spool ;)

ROFLMAO....I got nothing to say to that but.... YEAH RIGHT, Sure thing buddy.

[derekxec]

May not be the angler you are,but when cobe fishin,big stripers or drum,I'd sure give ya a try,me with flouro and you with straight mono of the same lb test... Come to my home turf and we'll try it out,sounds like fun,win or loose...:D

ill be up there in june or july so if you want to get together then :D

ive never fished up there so that would be great to try out..i go up there every year but dont even know where to begin to look to fish

[Drumdum]

ill be up there in june or july so if you want to get together then :D

ive never fished up there so that would be great to try out..i go up there every year but dont even know where to begin to look to fish


June would be superb,the challenge is on... ;) :D

[fisherkid]

June would be superb,the challenge is on... ;) :D

Looking foward to following this one:D

[derekxec]

great! ide love to catch some stripers if possible as ive never caught one before ;)

[bluerunner]

the small ones inside are the only ones around in June, its big reds and cobes in Junes

[sprtsracer]

ill be up there in june or july so if you want to get together then :D

ive never fished up there so that would be great to try out..i go up there every year but dont even know where to begin to look to fish

Just make sure you are all spooled up with braid on everything you take. They LOVE braid up there:D :D :D :D ;)

[Sea Level]

Pat,

I'm a fan of flouro snelled to the hook; I think it helps increase the bite.

To all who have contributed to this forum and for the record, derekxec does not represent the state of Florida in his fish off against Drumdum at Hatteras next Spring!

"Founding member of Florida Surf Casters."

[derekxec]

Just make sure you are all spooled up with braid on everything you take. They LOVE braid up there:D :D :D :D ;)

braid is the only way to go! :D


and some big reds would be great! there isnt really any redfish in my area so i have to up north about 40 miles to fish for them

and hey if anyone is ever down in my area in the spring/summer ide love to put you all on some monster 30+lb snook (snook i can catch better than any other fish)