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If I am using Berkley Fireline, do I still need a steel/wire leader for Pickerel, Pike, and Musky?
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Joined: Apr 2007
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I do just because when braid gets nicked on a rock or by something else, its strength drops alot. If a Pike gets his teeth into it, it wont be long before he is gone.
"Give a lazy man the toughest job, and he will find the easiest way to do it"
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Joined: Sep 2007
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I don't like steel/wire: I would attach my bait hook or lure to a short length (16-18") of Fireline rated at several pounds stronger than my main line...join that to my main line with a blood knot...and change the "shock segment" regularly.
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Joined: Jan 2004
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
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Super lines including FireLine are not known for there abrasion resistance. I would go with a steel leader when fishing toothy critters. If you are really concerned about the fish seeing the leader (which I don't believe is a problem) then go with a flourocarbon leader in the 100 - 150lb. range.
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I tie my PowerPro to a quality barrel swivel and a flourocarbon leader off that.
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