flourocarbon leader

[stevejb]

hi, in a post a while ago it was recomended to use a 22lb flourocarbon leader but when you tie a loop on the end to join it to the main line the knot will not pass through the hole in the lead clip or tail rubber ?. i guess this is not good.

[gazcarp]

I wouldn't use it, it catches the light under water and can spook fish, saw it on korda 4 they reckon the best leader is korda's karkey tubing - dot it with a marker, weigh it down with leadcore inner - spot on !

[Guest Anonymous]

try using a tapered leader thats not a solid 22lb this will make your knot smaller, do not use it if the knot will not pass through, your lead clip etc

[Guest Anonymous]

tie the leader with a mahin knot.

 

you should get a diagram with the leader material.

 

the mahin knot is spot on.

it has good knot strength and is really easy to tie.

[stevejb]

there is a flourocarbon leader in this months iycf with a pierced rubber bead surely that would`nt pass over a loop knot in 22lb leader ?

[rfarnan]

Oh but it does Steve hence why I use it and have published this set-up many times. The rubber bead easily passes over the leader knot - it's one of the safest ways of using a leader.

I also find that fluorocarbon is far more effective than leadcore, not for everyone I agree but it's an edge.

Cash

[stevejb]

if you was to use it with say a nash lead clip would you use some strong line to lock the swivel in place so could not release the swivel after the lead has gone

[rfarnan]

It's very rare that I use lead-clips. I prefer either running leads or helicopter set-ups.

If using a clip, you must make sure that the leads comes away easy and that the clip can release the swivel also.

Cash

[stevejb]

thanks for answering, but when i tied a loop on the end of 22lb flouro it would not pass through my lead clip. after watching korda 4 dvd they were using a fixed swivel in the clip, is that the way to go?

[stevejb]

cash, when i tried the rubber bead it was a 5mm esp one, it would slide over the knot with my fingers but when i put a swivel on and pulled the hook length it all locked up. am i using the wrong type of bead for this setup & if so could you recomend something else.

[rfarnan]

I use 6mm Gold Label rubber beads and pierce / slide them onto the leader sideways - will always pull over the knot.

The kont of the loop probably wouldn't pull through a clip, best to use a different knot when using a lead clip.

Cash

[sandancer]

what is the prefrred material for leaders , are all flourocarbons the same ?? do not fancy buying 10 or more toi compare.

 

Is it possible to fuse flourocarbon yourself ??

 

Any advice or details on the best knots and how to tie them.

 

Thanks :)

[rfarnan]

Buy fluorocarbon by the spool not pre-tied.

You can fuse it, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Palomar and figure of 8 loop knots are the only knots I use for fluoro leaders.

Cash

[sandancer]

Is there any information as to which flourocarbon has the best all round properties ?.

 

can it be joined satisfactorily to mainline with any other knots than loop to loop.

 

Thanks for the feedback...

[rfarnan]

The best fluorocarbon is pure fluorocarbon. The way to check this is to burn the tag end. If it goes jet black then it's pure and won't let you down (providing you use the correct knots etc)

If it burn any other colour then it's not pure and is mixed with other chemicals which can make it brittle.

Cash