Leader after Line

[Five O'Clock]

I've seen and read a lot about using, say 3 feet, of leader line after your regular line. Can anybody give me more information on this regarding why this is done and if I were to do it, how would I tie this onto my line?

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Leader after Line

I'm going to assume you mean monofilament or flouorcarbon leader...<br /><br />The reason it's done is to prevent chafeing (sp?).... Some fish can damage line with their tails, some have sharp areas around the gills, some have very tiny teeth that feel like sandpaper... All that stuff can wear line thin real quick, hence the need for heavier leader line...<br /><br />Two of the common knots for tieing two lines together without a swivel are the blood knot and the albright knot.. http://www.anglerscircle.co.uk/newsread.php?newsid=12 <br /><br />The reason for wire leader is pretty obvious... Teeth!.....

 

[Darren Smith]

Re: Leader after Line

Depending on the type of fishing, its almost required. In the ocean, most fish have teeth, or rows of grinding plates that will work through regular line in no time. I usually tie a Bimini twist (to double up 3-4' of main line) to help protect against tails and other sharp objects. To that doubled section of line, I use an Offshore swivel knot to tie on an appropriately sized swivel (how big a fish you want?) then I have leaders pre rigged of around 100 lb. mono or stainless cable, or wire. The mono leaders are usually about 6' and the wire leaders about 2-3' depending on the rigging, and the wire about a foot. <br /><br />For the offshore swivel knot, check here: http://www.netknots.com/html/fishing_knots.html <br />For the Bimini twist, check here: http://www.sdhookandline.com/knots/biminitwist.html <br /><br />Practice these knots so you can tie them blindfolded in 5 foot waves!