Power Pro Question

[siwash]

Hey folks,

 

When using Power Pro and metal leaders (pike), should you still tie on a piece of florocarbon or can you just tie on the leader directly? It seems pointless to me to tie on floro leader when tying on a highly visible metal leader.

 

Does anyone simply tie on their crankbaits directly to Power Pro (without metal leader), or is a floro leader a must?

 

Any thoughts?

 

Thanks!

[bassjnkie]

Just tie the power pro to the steel leader. No need for fluorocarbon. I use fluoro for crankbaits, but it just a habit. I have a couple buddies that tie directly to the crankbait and swear by it.

[GoneFishin]

I would just tie the metal leader right to your braided line since like you said the leader is very visible. I don't use metal leaders since they are so visible. I use high test leaders, fluorocarbon around 50 pound or higher to be safe would be best. I think a leader is a must but when fishing dirty water where there are lots of snags I sometimes tie directly to the braid and get away with it. Although fishing crank baits you might want to use a long leader because braided line doesn't sink so its harder to get your lure to the bottom appose to monofilament or fluorocarbon.

[Leecher]

No need to add fluoro to the steal leader..... if you are concerned about visibiltity then tie on a fluoro leader instead of steal wire.

 

Leechman

[mdej]

I agree tie directly to the leader.

 

Be aware however that if you set the hook into a log, you won't be able to pull the line till it breaks. Get as close as you can to the lure then pull out your knife, reach into the water with tension on the like and cut the braid.

[Whitespinnerbait]

Tie directly....

[jediangler]

I've always tied my PP directly to my titanium leaders when fishing for musky. When burning bucktails I see no advantage to flouro leaders.

[siwash]

thanks folks!

[lhousesoccer]

thanks folks!

Tie directly. Use a Palomar knot.

[siwash]

Does anyone tie their PP directly onto jig heads? I use light for bass/walleye action (20lb PP = 6lb test) - heavier for the pike action (40lb)

[Fishnwire]

I agree tie directly to the leader.

 

Be aware however that if you set the hook into a log, you won't be able to pull the line till it breaks. Get as close as you can to the lure then pull out your knife, reach into the water with tension on the like and cut the braid.

 

 

When using Fireline, I like to get on the opposite side of the snag and pull on the line with leather gloves. I find it will either come loose, snap at the knot or, more often than you'd think, it'll bend or even break the hook and up it comes. The leather gloves are a must if you don't want to cut your hands.

Edited June 1, 2009 by Fishnwire