Leaders

[Russ]

Steve,

What lb. test of flor. carbon leader do you use, also brand? Do you use flor. for all of your musky fishing? What length do you use?
Thanks.

Russ

[Steve Herbeck]

for muskys if i'm trolling particularly bouncing bottom/rocks i prefer wire.
for most casting applications i use about 24-30" of 80# floro tied to my mainline then a 18-20" stealth tackle 100-130# floro leader with a swivel/snap.
or 26-30" of 80 # tied directly to my mainline with 4-6" of 90# wire with a small swivel and a snap or split ring.
for walleyes if you're using a hi viz line or superline a small swivel and 4-6' of 8# floro makes a world of diff especially in clearer waters,if you are encountering alot of pike and bite offs go to 14-17 #,you'll have to cut off/retie a bit after a pike but it will eliminate most bite offs if you back reel or use a light drag and it won't affect the walleye bite.

[Russ]

When you mention wire, is it solid wire or 7 strand?

[Steve Herbeck]

7 strand,i just use solid wire on extreme action side to side gliders.