What leader material is everyone using?
I use Jinkai.
I also use Seguar.
by Crawfish » Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:14 pm
by Salty » Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:18 am
by JKD » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:20 pm
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by Crawfish » Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:24 am
by GaribaldiFisher » Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:31 am
by JKD » Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:25 pm
by GaribaldiFisher » Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:25 am
JKD wrote:GaribaldiFisher - I don't know which area you are planning to fish, but given the smaller size of the Kings we have been targeting here in SE, I'm using smaller mono now than was the case back in the 90s. Once in awhile we see 30+ Kings but the majority of the Kings I have been collecting are between 10 & 15 pounds. I suggest using 60 lb to 80 lb for your hoochie tail-leaders with the caveat that you remember to change your leaders often because of the danger that "normal" wear and tear will weaken lighter material more quickly. Also, I know some individuals that are using smaller (less visible) mono than 60 lb for hoochies to counteract gear-shy Kings, so there are a range of reasons for other pound test choices.
Since I wrote my response above, I read one of your posts under another topic where you state you plan to use rods and downriggers on your vessel - fishing down South. My suggestions above were written with the belief that you were running "regular" power or hand-operated commercial gurdies and matching wire.
by Crawfish » Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:55 am
GaribaldiFisher wrote:what pound test are you guys using for kings? My first season and I have a coil of Jinkai 80lb, 100lb and 150lb not sure which is best? I'll be trolling hoochies mostly. Thanks.
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