09-12-10, 01:22 AM | #1 |
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Wire leaders with crankbaits
I am wondering if alot people have success using wire leaders with their crankbaits? I was fishing today and after about the 5th different crankbait I was starting to think it would be easier to just use a leader and clip on the dang bait. I like tying baits and stuff straight to my line because I think the fish can see the leader and get spooked. Is this true?
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09-12-10, 01:58 AM | #2 |
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Why are you talking about wire leaders?
Are you in a pike or musky area? Small snaps or snap swivels will allow you to change baits quickly. The down side is if they are small/light enough not to effect the bait, they are also very weak... I always prefer to tie directly to the hook or lure. Garry2R's |
09-12-10, 08:25 AM | #3 |
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I'm assuming since he's in the Chicago area, there are pike and/or musky.
However, I wouldn't use a leader. I'd go with the smallest duo-lock snap you feel comfortable using. Duo-lock snap: You can probably get them much cheaper at www.jannsnetcraft.com. I get mine from them (I live 15 min. from the store). I checked, you get 12 for $1.99 at TW, and 25 for $2.39 at Netcraft). I'd stay away from swivels though, like Garry2rs said, they can mess with the action of the crankbait. BB
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I use a snap, like the one above or a Norman's speed clip. Never tried an actual steel leader, yet. I might later in the year when I try for a Tiger Musky.
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I bought my first wire leaders teh other day so i can go target Musky on the Green River... cant wait...
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I don't believe HE (J2R's) was being a jerk, that's my job. You'll notice the title of this site is BassFishing.Com, so most of us are thinking along the lines of bass fishing - Excuse us. Not many would even think of using wire leaders while bass fishing, UNLESS as he said, we have to contend with "tooty critters" in the same water. As a "newbie" your skin is obvioulsy a little thin, so we'll work on toughening you up just a little. This is a great site, so welcome. Ask all the questions you want, there is a wealth of information to be shared. You'll surely get your share of pokes if you take offense so easily, so lighten up and enjoy the give and take. OH, and I also highly recommend the Norman speed clips, and I remove the split ring.
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My dad uses the swivels... i keep tryin to break him from that habbit i just tie a quick palamar
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I agree, you're too thin-skinned and Garry wasn't being a jerk and nobody's trying to "push you around." Your experience here will be more enjoyable after that chip comes off your shoulder.
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When not using leaders, I do use a small duolock snap as BigBassin144 illustrated.
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Duo-lock clip all the way for me. Now, I'm spooked by all the talk of clips killing the action of the crankbait, so I started doing this to get the best of both worlds:
Take all the cranks you expect to use, and tie a 12" leader of flourocarbon directly to the eye of each one. Now, on the other end of the leader, tie as small a perfection loop as you can tie (think about half the size of a dime). I ensure this knot is strong by dabbing just a little super glue afterwards. Rig up your crankbait pole with a duolock clip, and you can clip the perfection loop on your leader directly onto the mainline of your rig. This way, you've got the speed of the clip, with the true-running action of the direct-tie to the crankbait. Note - I've found this setup is more prone to hook foul-ups on casting, but that's the price you pay for speed. |
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I hate to use steel leaders but once in a while I have to when fishing the mine lakes in fall. There are some large bass and Tiger Musky in the mix. I don't think it deters the bite but the lures just feel a little different. Any other time I need fast changes, the others have given some great alternatives. By the way, I used to live in Illinois, Fox Lake, and there are huge Northerns thru out the Suburban Lakes. Some fine quarry fishing as well.
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Have to use steel leaders with horny toads on one lake I fish. Northern pike love horny toads.
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