quick musky question

[emjay88]

Hello all,

So I have decided to have my bachelor party this long weekend with 10 of my closest friends musky fishing on the French River. While I'm going through all my gear, I thought of a question about musky leaders. I have some fluoro leaders ranging from 12" to 24" and I'm wondering what lengths are preferred for casting compared to trolling. My logic is that a shorter leader is desired for trolling, where as a longer lead would be better for casting, but I'm not entirely sure of this logic. Any insight would be a big help. I have one more question about tactics... I have had success in the past in a current area that is usually a walleye spot, but I know some musky's move in there to ambush walleye. There is a pretty strong current that has about a 25 foot basin and then runs right up to about 3-5 feet. I managed to hook up with a 50"+ beauty about 6 years ago on a perch colour grandma at night in the full moon. Other than trolling some big body baits up the current are there any other tips or lure selections I should consider when hitting this spot again? Thanks in advance for any help!

[Guest gbfisher]

Shorter leader for casting. Easier to cast a bait with a shorter leader and not as dangerous.

Longer leader for trolling. I use a 4' lead for trolling.

[outllaw]

we troll exclusively. the norm. is 5 ft leaders. a good snap and swivel at both ends.remember do NOT go to heavy theres a difference. some super heavy leaders will kill crankbait action.

[Lunkerhunter]

short for casting as mentioned earlier because its easier to cast and longer leader for trolling.

 

as for lure recommendations, i did quite well on the french this year using an 8 inch believer.

[Pigeontroller]

12"-18" for casting, much longer and it is impossible to do a proper Figure-8 or L-turn when you have a fish follow...And you will have them follow...Dam things!