Leaders for LeadCore

[Plain Skeeter]

I like the longer leader because it gets the whole process started a little easier. If you have 30' - 40' of PP out then the lead will fly off the reel. Also last year I switched from the cheap cabelas lead to the suffix 832 Advanced and I think it was worth the money,it has made me enough to pay for itself. It doesn't kink as easy which helps it off the spool. I use the really small swivel as well. Before I switched to PP leader I used mono, with that I pulled out 6" of lead then pushed the mono up the nylon to the lead and tied a overhand knot. It worked great as long as your leadcore was not hashed from the sun to where you could push the mono through. Everything about leadcore is a different beast but once you get the hang of it, it is the cats #ss! Has anybody used the blood knot? I think that is what it is called.

 

[squirrel92]

What would you suggest to use for backing and how much? Mono or braid? I've heard of guys using both.

 

[Enslow]

I am now using titanium for the leader line. I have used titanium on all my lures this year and have found that it is virtually invisible under water.

 

[Brotsky]

Mono for the backer, you don't need much 20-30 yards is plenty.

 

[Auggie]

I use the Willis Knot, 2 arm spreads of 10lb fireline (rod tips vibrate better with superline vs. mono) and add a small steel leader for the pike. I spool it up on a Sealine 57 (10 colors fit).