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disorderly
15-03-2008, 01:03 PM
OK so this is probably a dumb question but is purpose made leader really that much better than just using regular mono?.
If so, what are the advantages and what is a reasonably priced good brand?

Scott
Drooos
15-03-2008, 01:10 PM
Hey
I used to use a general mono as a leader but now only use penn 10X on all my gear. I think its excellent, very abrasion resistant, i get it rubbed on coral and mangroves all the time and havent had it bust yet.
And its even on a handy closed in spool, makes it easy in the takle bag. Anything designd just to be a leader has to be better than something thats designed to just be main line.
chewy01
15-03-2008, 01:21 PM
A nq guide wrote about 55lb sneider now thats all i use. i find it ok for what i do.
Dan5
15-03-2008, 01:26 PM
Mate schnider 55lb klear line is hard to beat very abrasion resistant with good knot strength.I've tried jinkai,penn,black majic and a few other's and schnieder is better and far cheaper.

Dan..
(ps i use 20lb fireline and have never had a problem in over 12 years)
tailorboi99
15-03-2008, 02:12 PM
Yeah the leader wins all the time. As it's made for leader work.

Cheers Tom
fish_on
15-03-2008, 03:55 PM
nitlon flurocarbon leader
Keechie
15-03-2008, 06:16 PM
fluorocarbon leader material is better for soft plastics and diving lures because it sinks and is more transparent due to a rounder circumferance. i only use mono as a leader material when i am using topwater lures such as towadi's because it will not sink and affect the lures action. i hope it helps.

regards,
keechie
Vindicator
15-03-2008, 08:44 PM
Never really thought about it before but its ot like theres many small spools of 100lb mono that you can go out and buy just to use as leader so I always go for the black magic.

Cheers
Kezza
Scott nthQld
15-03-2008, 10:12 PM
Scott, Penn10X is good stuff. Its the only leader i use, and i dare say I would use it in the same conditions you do, on Barra, jacks, reefies etc, never had a bust off (only bite offs from sharks, but get a big enough one and they'll bite through bloody wire) on it and pulled plenty of fish through the sticks, rocks and coral. Also a lot cheaper than many brands, its great value for money IMO.

Cheers

Scott