Wind On Leaders

[Mango Man]

Do many of you use smaller wind on leaders like in 60-90 pound test? If so do you make yurs or buy them?

[rarhomes]

On main line 20# to 30# I tie on a 16' 80# wind on to a 3' Bimini. On my 50# main line I buy a factory made 300# hard mono (cut to 21') with a cats paw to a 3' Bimini. I like to take these heavy leaders off my reels when not in use and just lay them out some were, that way they don't get that memory spring.


Capt. Rick

[Nimrod]

Mr Mango,

Welcome to SFC!

I make some of my own wind-ons and purchase some others - especially heavier ones. If you are looking to purchase some or need to speak with a true expert about making your own, contact Basil Papas at BHP tackle http://www.bhptackle.com/index.php. Basil is a sponsor here and is top notch. He will steer you straight.

[ncnarc809]

during the spring YFT season we use 25 ft of 60# fluro connected to the main line with an 80# spro or Croc swivel uni in the main line crimp on the leader side. Winds right through the guides

[reel fishy]

Do many of you use smaller wind on leaders like in 60-90 pound test? If so do you make yurs or buy them?

Depends what you are calling a "wind-on". If you are talking a conventional wind on with loop to loop connection in the 60-90lb class then no. The knots are small enough with those leader weights to not require the loop to loop. Bimini with a no name or a standard uni to uni works well. A swivel connection could work as long as you don't have all ceramic guides.

[Jared D]

Depends what you are calling a "wind-on". If you are talking a conventional wind on with loop to loop connection in the 60-90lb class then no. The knots are small enough with those leader weights to not require the loop to loop. Bimini with a no name or a standard uni to uni works well. A swivel connection could work as long as you don't have all ceramic guides.

I agree. I use "true" wind ons for heavier than 150# leaders. Usually 250-550#.

[Mango Man]

Depends what you are calling a "wind-on". If you are talking a conventional wind on with loop to loop connection in the 60-90lb class then no. The knots are small enough with those leader weights to not require the loop to loop. Bimini with a no name or a standard uni to uni works well. A swivel connection could work as long as you don't have all ceramic guides.

I was thinking of traditional windons with a loop to loop connection.

I appreciate yours and others thoughts.

[Angler Systems]

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[TINKNOCKER]

Mr Mango,

Welcome to SFC!

I make some of my own wind-ons and purchase some others - especially heavier ones. If you are looking to purchase some or need to speak with a true expert about making your own, contact Basil Papas at BHP tackle http://www.bhptackle.com/index.php. Basil is a sponsor here and is top notch. He will steer you straight.

Basil (BHP Tackle) has the most informative site and best customer service I have come across. Used his product for many years and never seen a problem. He is also nice guy!