leaders for braid

[kenf41]

i plan to change to braid on a fixed spool and wondered what length should the leader be to the lure.also does the same set up work on a multiplier ..I usually use 12lb mono (as i often hook a lot of green weed where i fish)but cant cast lures much lighter than 18g .would braid help with this ,
thanks,k.

[bigballs]

i use about 3 ft of leader mate not much needed joined to 30lb braid a lad that i fish with doesin like using a leader so its up to your self.Braid has a lot of benfits over mono instant contact with your lure and the higher b/s line means you have a better chance of gettin any snagged lures back hope this helps

[hugo]

a lad that i fish with doesin like using a leader so its up to your self

I stopped using a mono leader with braid after cracking off several good plugs Never had any problem since. Just remember to set the drag a bit lighter.

[bigballs]

was your knot breakin mate or the line hasnt happened to me YET

[hugo]

was your knot breakin mate or the line hasnt happened to me YET

The mono. Each time (3) it was with a mag popper/plug. Some sort of whiplash effect I guess.

[Pat]

If you are using an albright knot then the knot gives way of its own accord after awhile. Better off with the reverse albright.

[bigballs]

If you are using an albright knot then the knot gives way of its own accord after awhile. Better off with the reverse albright.

Reverse albright all the way mate havin had one break yet
Hugo just wondering mate what breaking strain are you using for you leader rackin me brains tryin to figure this one out for you

[kenf41]

havnt got one yet i presume 10-12 lb and similar braid though i dont know for sure.
i nearly bought some last summer the guy in the shop wanted me to take 30lb but it sounded very heavy

[bigballs]

10/12lb braid is very thin mate braid is not as tough as mono any nik or rub on a rock and it will break easily better to use 20/30lb braid and the same leader florocarbon i have never found it to spook the fish

[kenf41]

thanks and is 3-4ft of the leader plenty,and would that cast light lures,
sorry for all the questions but ive never seen it set up

[hugo]

Just a few feet is all you need to give a bit of a cushion against the non-stretch braid.

Hugo just wondering mate what breaking strain are you using for you leader rackin me brains tryin to figure this one out for you

Thanks but no need, straight through working fine for me - got me a 7lb bass. As you say, just keeping an eye out for frays.

[bigballs]

thanks and is 3-4ft of the leader plenty,and would that cast light lures,
sorry for all the questions but ive never seen it set up

thats fine mate 3 to 4ft is fine attach a link to the end not a bluky one a nice link like a gemni makes it easy to change lures quickly get a good braid like stren,spiderwire or power pro the cheap stuff is more likely to get wind knots load your reel to about 3/4 full this will help you to get used to using the braid without any knots attach about 3 to 4ft of 20 to 30lb florocarbon you will find plenty of knots on this site in the lure fishing fourm then attach a link and your ready to go
this set up will cast any weight lure you want mate
p.m me and let me know where your goin to be fishin we might try and meet up for a few chucks