Fishing Leaders & Why YOU Need to Use Them

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9 ай бұрын

Fishing leaders or traces are sections of line or wire that are added between the main fishing line and the lure or bait. The leader is made of a different type or weight of line to provide an extra set of benefits. The most common type of main fishing line & leader setup is braided line to a fluorocarbon leader. This provides the high strength and low diameter of braided line and adds the abrasion resistance and low visibility of fluorocarbon near the lure. The low visibility allows the lure to look as natural as possible. Basics of fishing line leaders for beginners.
The lines I use most are:
Sufix832 braided line is 6lb/20lb/30lb/50lb omnia.direct/j3r8VQ
Seaguar blue label fluorocarbon 20lb/30lb/50lb amzn.to/40sPoNO
Seaguar InvizX fluorocarbon 6lb/10lb omnia.direct/JGgWMG
YoZuri HD fluorocarbon leader 15lb/50lb amzn.to/3QoxUOk
Berkley Trilene XL monofilament 4lb/6lb/8lb omnia.direct/NJnONp
Berkley Big Game monofilament leader 30lb/50lb omnia.direct/zJMNv3
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@papiezguwniak 9 ай бұрын

Dude I've been browsing KZfaq for fishing advice and all I found was mostly technical blabber. Until i found this channel I didn't learn anything. Just bought a simple rod as a kit and was looking for some info how to start easy and not spend too much money. Two of your videos explained everything I needed to know. Straight to the point and zero bullshit. Gold standard in informative videos. Thank you.

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this feedback. Welcome, and I am glad you enjoyed the videos. Check out our Learn How to Fish playlist - there's a lot of good stuff there to get you up and running. kzfaq.info/sun/PLcXAWxBLRzoLwZtDQEhuaHby0yQM_wHhU

@papiezguwniak 9 ай бұрын

@@FishingwithNat thank you for the playlist. I'm gonna binge watch everything you recorded. Your videos are a goldmine for fishing advice. I ordered just 15, yes just 15 quid worth of accessories for my kit rod instead of spending around a 100 in the fishing store because before I didn't know what I'd really needed. Damn man, your videos are so good. I don't know how to express my gratitude for your channel. Top class. Who knew starting fishing can be so easy!

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

@@papiezguwniak I really appreciate the feedback and I'm glad my videos have been so helpful to you. Good luck fishing!

@galvinstanley3235 2 ай бұрын

@@FishingwithNatI heard a story once down here in Texas,someone needed a piece of chain with a meat hook to catch a 90lb. catfish.

@FishingwithNat 2 ай бұрын

@@galvinstanley3235 That's a heck of a strong leader! I'd probably reach for some 100lb braid to 100lb mono/fluoro leader instead though.

@Sconnie13 9 ай бұрын

This may sound basic to many fishermen, but for someone who is spreading my knowledge from bobber/earthworm fishing to cast bait....this is very helpful. especially when going into large fishing stores like BPS and becoming overwhelmed with all the choices. Your instructions and examples are easy to follow and understand. Thank you!

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Check out our Learn How to Fish playlist for many more videos that should be helpful to you. kzfaq.info/sun/PLcXAWxBLRzoLwZtDQEhuaHby0yQM_wHhU Thanks for the feedback!

@papiezguwniak 9 ай бұрын

Exactly my thoughts. This channel made me actually decide on what I need to start fishing. I was still unsure after a month of watching other videos for advice until this guy explained everything so simply and clearly. What a gem!

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

@@papiezguwniak Thanks

@jaystef1627 Ай бұрын

I have fished different techniques a lot for 13 years and this was still useful information

@williamyoung8823 14 күн бұрын

Only vid I've seen on how to sett up a leader that tells you how much to put on 18-20 inches thank you

@FishingwithNat 13 күн бұрын

Glad I could help

@JeremyCaron 7 ай бұрын

Concise and answered pretty much every question I had on the topic. Thanks!

@FishingwithNat 7 ай бұрын

Great - thanks for the comment.

@daleley7645 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! I wondered why people use a heavier leader, now I know.

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you learned something! Thanks for the comment.

@seanpalmeter 9 ай бұрын

Awesome as always. You know how much I love the FG. Takes a bit of time to tie but it goes through guides very nicely thanks to the slim profile. Btw, after tying it for a year and mastering it, I have never had my line break at the FG. Always on the terminal end or elsewhere.

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

@davidwilliams1805 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information buddy! Enjoyed watching this. Keep up the good work my friend. Looking forward to more great content.

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@hellomynameisbenjaminupton 7 ай бұрын

Highly informative. Thanks.

@FishingwithNat 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it was useful to you!

@2600_Josh 2 ай бұрын

I got some line for a leader at bass pro and was wondering why I needed it I’m glad I found this

@FishingwithNat 2 ай бұрын

Perfect - thanks for the comment.

@2600_Josh 2 ай бұрын

@@FishingwithNat your welcome

@AskformeJohnT 3 ай бұрын

I was lazy on my last fishing trip and left my braided line attached straight to my trout rig. That was the only pole to catch fish in the group. I love that you need to experiment and even go against what you think sometimes.

@FishingwithNat 3 ай бұрын

Interesting - thanks for sharing. How heavy was the braid?

@AskformeJohnT 3 ай бұрын

@@FishingwithNat I believe 8lb. It was attached to one of thoes steel braded trout rigs from Walmart

@darrellhargrove1444 8 ай бұрын

Awesome info !

@FishingwithNat 8 ай бұрын

Thanks - I appreciate it

@user-ie2kj3gy4d 3 ай бұрын

You're a life saver, bro You make the best videos the rest of the videos out there. Just plain suck. Thank you for doing this also, If you could, please make a video on how to not get the weight and the bait tangled together LOL. My bait and my weight always get tangled together.😂 Even when their feet apart.😂

@FishingwithNat 3 ай бұрын

Thanks - I really appreciate the feedback. The best advice I have for keeping your bait and weight from tangling is to cast in a very smooth motion. The jerkier your cast, the more the weight and bait will spin during the cast and potentially tangle with each other. Even with the best of casts, you'll still occasionally get a tangle because the weight is always going to fly faster than the lighter bait and that puts your bait close to your main line.

@hectorcamacho5565 Ай бұрын

Another great video. No BS, just great info!

@FishingwithNat Ай бұрын

Thanks - I appreciate it.

@soulbreaker1051 3 ай бұрын

Professional information right there.

@FishingwithNat 3 ай бұрын

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video

@kevinharrigan2727 3 ай бұрын

Mono is far more abrasion resistant, as Salt Strong proved a while ago. Fluoro is very slightly less visible but unless you’re in crystal clear water I don’t think it’s less visible enough to matter. It also stretches as much as mono, contrary to the marketing, and is less resistant to shock. Overall I don’t see much point to fluoro and I will definitely be using mono as a leader especially in tannic water like here in Florida.

@FishingwithNat 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the discussion. I am skeptical of the invisibility claims as well. I made this video last year to examine the difference between fluoro and mono underwater kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLN-qK6hkriydac.html

@gwsT8tony Ай бұрын

This video help me setup my first bait caster for pike fishing and trout

@FishingwithNat Ай бұрын

Awesome. Good luck fishing!

@lancerudy9934 7 ай бұрын

Great video thanks 😊

@FishingwithNat 7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome...thanks for the feedback!

@carlosberrios1021 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video great

@FishingwithNat 27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the comment

@GeorgePlant-wb4iq 9 ай бұрын

Great thanks

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I hope you enjoyed the video.

@theidolshow1810 5 ай бұрын

Sounds good bro

@FishingwithNat 5 ай бұрын

Thanks and good luck fishing!

@adamrisky1558 5 ай бұрын

i love this guy

@FishingwithNat 5 ай бұрын

haha thanks

@hiphip808 6 ай бұрын

Currently looking for some flourocarbon to use as a leader with my 15lb braid. What lb flouro would make sense? Was thinking anywhere between 8-12lb but was curious as to what would make the most sense/how to pair the two lines

@FishingwithNat 6 ай бұрын

15lb would be balanced, but you can use a heavier leader for more abrasion/teeth resistance if you're fishing around rocks or toothy fish like pike. If you're finesse fishing for bass, you might want to go with 8 or 10lb fluoro for less visibility.

@hiphip808 6 ай бұрын

@@FishingwithNat Ah I see. I am planning to use it on a 7 foot, medium fast spinning rod for general use (no specific techniques in mind). Sounds like anything in the 10-15lb would work aside from the other conditions you mentioned that would require a stronger line. Thanks for the reply and videos, they are always really helpful!

@FishingwithNat 6 ай бұрын

@@hiphip808 I would agree. Keep in mind that your setup is only as strong as your weakest link, so a 10lb leader will eliminate the extra strength of your 15lb line. But 15lb braid is a good all-around weight that allows you to fish a lot of different baits/techniques for a variety of fish, and adjust leader weights as needed.

@i1bike 9 ай бұрын

According to humans, fish see leader BUT NOT the 3 pairs of triangle hooks haha

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

Right

@gregchilders7643 9 ай бұрын

I use a inshore rods because they have bigger eyes than freshwater rods making it easier to cast long leaders

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

@piesquared1025 Ай бұрын

From the testing I've seen, Flouro will break before mono 100 % of the time when it comes to abrasion.

@FishingwithNat Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. From my experience with the fluoro and mono lines I've used, I believe the fluoro has held up better against abrasion. It's the main reason I continue to use fluoro, but I agree that it's not a big difference and I'm not sure whether I'll replace the fluoro when it's gone or just stick with a variety of mono weights for leaders.

@repomihu947 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ 3:28

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy my end screen. :)

@supersonic249 8 күн бұрын

Can you just fill the whole reel with flurocarbon leader line and use that??

@FishingwithNat 7 күн бұрын

You can use a fluorocarbon main line to fill the entire spool but it's very expensive and tends to have a lot of line memory. It likes to jump off of the spool and cause big tangles. You're better off with a braided main line and a short section of fluoro/mono leader.

@jasonbarrett8991 9 ай бұрын

Can you make a freshwater fishing tier list?

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

Did you mean gear list?

@taboutwealth 8 ай бұрын

If Im using 50lb braid for surf fishing would I use 50lb leader?

@FishingwithNat 8 ай бұрын

It would make sense to keep the line strength consistent throughout. You can also choose to use a thicker leader for more abrasion resistance with teeth, rocks, or shells.

@exotixfaze1220 9 ай бұрын

What leader would protect me from pike but still let me catch bass?

@neonwhitea.1548 9 ай бұрын

Thick fluoro

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

Fluorocarbon is best. Thick monofilament will work too but you can get more abrasion resistance from fluoro compared to the same diameter monofilament.

@mixedmartialnutrition1746 9 ай бұрын

i still dont see a big difference between mono and flouro just more expensive and a bit faster sinking which u can add weight .. @@neonwhitea.1548

@FurtherNorth 9 ай бұрын

Wire is best, tieable wire tied into the main (FG or Alberto knot) line is the best option for wire. If a swivel is needed, tie it in at the end.

@thegoods2240 9 ай бұрын

Monofilament is the same or more abrasion resistant than fluorocarbon, that has been tested and proven. As for fluorocrbon being less visible than mono, I'm not sold on that either. I won't be buying fluorocarbon anymore because of the price.

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

I've been taking a hard look at visibility of mono and fluoro in different conditions and I don't see any real difference either. I've been skeptical of the abrasion resistance too, but I use both mono and fluoro leaders all the time, and I notice that I lose more lures to pike and musky with mono leaders, and the fluoro leaders are definitely harder to cut with scissors/knife than equal-weight mono.

@thegoods2240 9 ай бұрын

@@FishingwithNat I use a short Sevenstrand nylon coated wire leader for pike, like 4", and they definitely don't mind, and I fish in gin clear water. I fish for brown trout with live alewives in a different lake, also gin clear water, and I have not found any difference in bites with mono vs fluoro. I do notice if I go over 10lb test with either, bites do go down though.

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

@@thegoods2240 Thanks for the feedback. I'll be releasing a video about my fluoro vs. mono visibility tests soon. I will still buy fluoro leader spools, but mostly for abrasion resistance rather than visibility.

@FurtherNorth 9 ай бұрын

I won't use fluorocarbon because it stays in the environment virtually forever.

@FurtherNorth 9 ай бұрын

@@thegoods2240I also use wire to avoid pike and musky stealing lures, even for bass. The fish don't care.