Braid/Leader Line Suggestions
Braid/Leader Line Suggestions
I have two spinning 4000 and 5000 reels I’m using in the surf on two different rods. One rod is rated 1/2-3oz and the other is rated 1-5oz. What’s the best lb test and leader line for these if I am bait and waiting ?
Re: Braid/Leader Line Suggestions
Also, I heard this “rule/guideline” when picking weights and line. Is this accurate and safe to go by ?
For every 1oz weight used, you increase your line by 10lbs.
Ex. 1oz-10lb test ,2oz-20lb test, 3oz-30lb test
For every 1oz weight used, you increase your line by 10lbs.
Ex. 1oz-10lb test ,2oz-20lb test, 3oz-30lb test
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Re: Braid/Leader Line Suggestions
I mostly use an 8 1/2 foot rod with a 1000-2500 size reel and 6 pound test mono with 8 pound Flourocarbon leader. The light line doesn’t get washed around as much and is less blown around by the wind. Most of our fish are eating Sand Crabs so I don’t cast out far. We rarely use more than a 1/2 ounce egg sinker. I never use a rod holder except to re-rig.
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Re: Braid/Leader Line Suggestions
I think those guide lines are for safety reasons... You don't want a break-off with a chunk of lead flying into a crowd... Some people just put a shock leader of that size and go with smaller main line... The line weights that you can use should be on your reel and rod... I don't "bait-n-wait" much anymore, so I'm no expert...
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