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Originally Posted by Tarkio


SS, where do you get titanium leaders? Which brand?

I had a leader puke on me once right in front of my eyes as I was trying to land my son's fish, which would've been the biggest fish caught where we go for the year. As I pulled the fish up and I was reaching down for him, the leader end just came apart and the fish slid straight back down, tail first, into the water,


I use the "Knot 2 Kinky" brand. You can buy them pre made or just tieable wire. I get them a Cabelas here. Bass Pro and smaller local shops carry them too. They aren't cheap ($8-10 CAD each) but one will last me a season as they never get bent. I did have a cheap knockoff version puke on me where the loop at the end opened up, letting the snap come off. I've used the tieable stuff since.

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Originally Posted by 65BR
Originally Posted by Colorado1135
I recently started to use powerpro 30# and I have to say it's amazing stuff!

really sensitive and strong as can be. it's all I'll use from now on.


Bait cast or spinning?

spinning, I use it to pull plugs. it's tough enough to retrieve a stuck lure, casts well and just plain works. since I switched I've only lost one crankbait. prior to it I'd lose 2-3 a day. it's paid for itself and then some IMO


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30 is strong line, thanks for the info.

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Braided is great unless you troll or tangle then you usually have to cut it. Costs me to much fishing time to use it when I troll. Love it for a lot of other fishing.


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Originally Posted by Tarkio

Thinking I have been using Powerpro 30#.

I'm going back to 30#. Last year I had 20# spooled up and had more breakoffs than ever.


I'm sure you are aware you have to watch braided for abrasions and also your break-offs may be due to which knot you tie. Best for braided to hook or swivel is the Palomar knot; best for braided to fluoro- leader is the double uni or FG knot according to my experience though I'm sure there are others or variations.

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I use 65 lb spiderwire for frog and horney toad fishing for bass under mats. Need heavy stuff to cut throught the mats to get them out.

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Try Ardent Gliss, you'll throw your braid in the dumpster. 40# on casting and 24# on spinning gear.


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I use what I call a double Palomar to tie braid. Can't recall a break off, but I have had braid cut in two after contact with rock with a fish on.

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