Fluorocarbon Leader Line & Wind-on???

Chasin_Tail · 03-01-2007, 09:56 PM

Is there a difference between FLUOROCARBON LEADER LINE and FLUOROCARBON WIND-ON LEADER LINE?

I was shopping eBay for some 60 & 80lb Fluorocarbon and saw it advertised differently and thought "oh crap, are there two different types of Fluorocarbon leaders"?????

What I want is wind on leaders, I've been using Seaguar (no complaints), any other suggestions?

Sea Draggin · 03-01-2007, 09:58 PM

I like sufix invisiline. But thats just me.

Capt_John · 03-01-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chasin_Tail

Is there a difference between FLUOROCARBON LEADER LINE and FLUOROCARBON WIND-ON LEADER LINE?

I was shopping eBay for some 60 & 80lb Fluorocarbon and saw it advertised differently and thought "oh crap, are there two different types of Fluorocarbon leaders"?????

What I want is wind on leaders, I've been using Seaguar (no complaints), any other suggestions?

Are you talking pre-made wind-on leaders,or just fluorocarbon leader to make your own?

Chasin_Tail · 03-01-2007, 10:09 PM

Ya, I wanted to do it myself.

Tell me if I'm wrong here...

I have Penn 50's VSW's (no Chevy Vs Ford arguments, stay on topic,

) rigged w/ 80lb clear Ande Mono.

I wanted to add a 150 lb wind-on swivel and then 80-100 feet of fluorocarbon leader. Then add the flavor of the day lure...

Am I thinking along the right path?

Capt_John · 03-01-2007, 10:15 PM

That'll work fine for you. Don't be scared to go to a smaller swivel either. I personally like the small spro power swivels instead of the wind on swivels. If you notice on the wind on swivels, the edges on the inside aren't rounded. Has chafed through some main lines and leaders for me. That being said, Seaguar Fluoro is what I use. Honestly haven't ried any other brands. It's always done fine by me.

Chasin_Tail · 03-01-2007, 10:21 PM

Good thought on the spro, thanks!

Leader weight for this spring in MHC, 60 or 80 lb?

I want to go 60, but I'm always afraid of the monster YF (that I have yet to catch or see), I keep hoping...

Capt_John · 03-02-2007, 12:44 AM

I personally like 80 or 100lb. But alot of guys go lighter. I'll downsize if it gets more bites,but if it ain't broke....don't fix it.

reel fool · 03-02-2007, 12:53 AM

You're on the right path. but no need to use 100 ft of floro wind-on. 30-40 ft will do just fine & save some $$. 100 ft. won't hurt either, just little too much $$ for my pockets.

FinRazr · 03-02-2007, 01:51 AM

The problem with 100ft is you wont have an active swivel which will be a problem.

Capt_John · 03-02-2007, 04:15 AM

I missed the part of your post about 100 ft. of leader......WAY TOO MUCH. 20-30 feet is plenty.

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03-01-2007, 10:09 PM	#4
Chasin_Tail Salon puppy Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 114	Ya, I wanted to do it myself. Tell me if I'm wrong here... I have Penn 50's VSW's (no Chevy Vs Ford arguments, stay on topic, ) rigged w/ 80lb clear Ande Mono. I wanted to add a 150 lb wind-on swivel and then 80-100 feet of fluorocarbon leader. Then add the flavor of the day lure... Am I thinking along the right path?

03-01-2007, 10:15 PM	#5
Capt_John I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jacksonville,NC Posts: 2,802 Occupation: charter captain..www.topsailfishingcharters.com	That'll work fine for you. Don't be scared to go to a smaller swivel either. I personally like the small spro power swivels instead of the wind on swivels. If you notice on the wind on swivels, the edges on the inside aren't rounded. Has chafed through some main lines and leaders for me. That being said, Seaguar Fluoro is what I use. Honestly haven't ried any other brands. It's always done fine by me.

03-01-2007, 10:21 PM	#6
Chasin_Tail Salon puppy Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 114	Good thought on the spro, thanks! Leader weight for this spring in MHC, 60 or 80 lb? I want to go 60, but I'm always afraid of the monster YF (that I have yet to catch or see), I keep hoping...

03-02-2007, 12:44 AM	#7
Capt_John I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jacksonville,NC Posts: 2,802 Occupation: charter captain..www.topsailfishingcharters.com	I personally like 80 or 100lb. But alot of guys go lighter. I'll downsize if it gets more bites,but if it ain't broke....don't fix it.

03-02-2007, 12:53 AM	#8
reel fool Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lighthouse Point, FL Posts: 548 Boat: Yours Home Port: I move too much Best Catch: 1100 lbs black marlin released Occupation: Deckhand / Captain	You're on the right path. but no need to use 100 ft of floro wind-on. 30-40 ft will do just fine & save some $$. 100 ft. won't hurt either, just little too much $$ for my pockets.

03-02-2007, 01:51 AM	#9
FinRazr Crab mustard is good Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 878	The problem with 100ft is you wont have an active swivel which will be a problem.

03-02-2007, 04:15 AM	#10
Capt_John I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jacksonville,NC Posts: 2,802 Occupation: charter captain..www.topsailfishingcharters.com	I missed the part of your post about 100 ft. of leader......WAY TOO MUCH. 20-30 feet is plenty.