LEADER ABRASION ?

kennedy · 06-27-2009, 11:11 AM

Most of my break-offs are due to leader failure. I am using seagar flurocarbon. Is there a better leader material (other than wire) when abrasion is the problem?
Thanks!

rarhomes · 06-27-2009, 11:21 AM

I have caught 100's of tarpon 100# Ande.

Capt Rick

Swami · 06-29-2009, 10:59 AM

I guess the obvious choice would be to step up a size or two on your leaders if that's possible. Sometimes I know you have to go light in order to get the bites and just take your chances with abrasion, but hopefully you can go to a bit heavier leader for a quick fix.

I've been using Momoi Diamond for my leaders and it's about the best I've found for abrasion resistance. Hope this helps.

Big Jay · 06-29-2009, 11:02 AM

Confused here. What are you primarily breaking off? Billfish? Tuna?

This is in the circle hook forum so i am slightly confused.

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06-27-2009, 11:21 AM	#2
rarhomes I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,268 Credits: 3,461.2	I have caught 100's of tarpon 100# Ande. Capt Rick

06-29-2009, 10:59 AM	#3
Swami Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 325 Credits: 2,221.0	I guess the obvious choice would be to step up a size or two on your leaders if that's possible. Sometimes I know you have to go light in order to get the bites and just take your chances with abrasion, but hopefully you can go to a bit heavier leader for a quick fix. I've been using Momoi Diamond for my leaders and it's about the best I've found for abrasion resistance. Hope this helps.

06-29-2009, 11:02 AM	#4
Big Jay I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,581 Credits: 3,496.4 Boat: 30' Albemarle Best Catch: this weird rash Occupation: Financial Rep	Confused here. What are you primarily breaking off? Billfish? Tuna? This is in the circle hook forum so i am slightly confused.