Hi guys
Sorry about the naïve questions... Do you use a metal leader between your line swivel and the hook/lure?
I lost 3 crankbaits this weekend on pickerels, at the beginning I thought my knot or line were not strong enough but then I realised that it was probably cut by the pickerels teeth.
I heard about metal leaders to prevent pikes to cut the line, but I am wondering if it prevents catching other fish like bass?
I was targetting bass and got several ones but then lost most of my crankbaits on pickerels... that was quite frustrating
Sorry about the naïve questions... Do you use a metal leader between your line swivel and the hook/lure?
I lost 3 crankbaits this weekend on pickerels, at the beginning I thought my knot or line were not strong enough but then I realised that it was probably cut by the pickerels teeth.
I heard about metal leaders to prevent pikes to cut the line, but I am wondering if it prevents catching other fish like bass?
I was targetting bass and got several ones but then lost most of my crankbaits on pickerels... that was quite frustrating
Metal leaders are not ideal for bass fishing. Unless you are topwater fishing with a frog or popper i wouldnt touch one. Im sure plenty of bass have been caught while using one but the more invisible your gear is the better off you are. Losing lures to pickeral is part of the game when using hardbaits.
Using a wire or metal leader is almost always impractical unless you're looking to land sharks or an alligator gar.
Even when I ice fish for pike I use a 30lb fluorocarbon.
If pickerel keep breaking you off try using a 10-15lb mono or fluorocarbon leader. It's near invisible, cheap, and far more practical. I feel like wire or metal messes with the action of the lure and takes away from the presentation.
Even when I ice fish for pike I use a 30lb fluorocarbon.
If pickerel keep breaking you off try using a 10-15lb mono or fluorocarbon leader. It's near invisible, cheap, and far more practical. I feel like wire or metal messes with the action of the lure and takes away from the presentation.
In a place loaded with pickerel, I tried metal leads and it was a big waste. Neither bass or pickerel would really hit. I bet a spinner would work good though (your fishing spot isn't too weedy and metal won't ruin a spinner's action).
I went back to pickerel fish with live-lined panfish and SW gear because I knew there were monsters. It was awesome.
50lb mono lead striper hook was useless. The pick was probably 4-6 pounds.
I went back to pickerel fish with live-lined panfish and SW gear because I knew there were monsters. It was awesome.
50lb mono lead striper hook was useless. The pick was probably 4-6 pounds.
yes I am using a spinning reel (president's reel from pflueger).
what lb test is good for bass fishing using crankbaits usually?
I would go with 10lb Trilene XL. Never had any problems with that line and it holds up well. Good for cranking.
I use the same stuff and it's never done me wrong
