MSBruno Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 straight braid, wire or heavy mono? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) straight braid, wire or heavy mono? Braid for all Muskie fishing, 80lb for casting, 100 lb for trolling, powerpro is my choice. 150lb fluorocarbon leaders for all baits except topwater walk the dog or glide baits, then I use 12" single strand wire Edited April 21, 2011 by muskymatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Braid, easy choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) LEADERS i use florocarbon leaders for everything nowadays...even live bait... it doesnt seem to effect the action of the topwater lures... but for that application i will use lighter snaps and swivels to help in any way possible... mono might be good tho cause it floats... but i really trust the florocarbon's abrasion resistance and visability in the water... strait braid...never... thats when a 50 incher will inhale your bait and you go home steaming MAIN LINE braid for casting... 60-100lb 50lb mono for trolling Edited April 21, 2011 by Musky Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I use 80# PP for casting with 130# fluoro for leaders. For prop style baits I use 15" - 18" and for walk the dog, jerk or twitch baits I use 8"-9" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 It's true that fluorocarbon wants to sink, but with the size of Musky top waters, I think Lew has the right formula. A foot or less of heavy fluoro isn't going to sink a Sledge. I also like 80 pound braid for casting. I have used PP and Tuf-Line up to 135 pounds, but feel that it's over kill. Eighty pound won't break if you throw a tangle with a heavy bait, so it's strong enough for me. The bonus is that it casts better than the heavier stuff. For trolling, it's up to you. If you have a dedicated rod/reel and want to run extra heavy line for trolling, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I just learned a years worth of stuff on this thread.Thanks a million gentlemen Good thread.I will use this knowledge on my first muskie quest this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I use 80lb Tuff Line XP, or 80lb BPS Braid for my main line, for topwaters I use 130lb Triline leader line which is more flexible and more supple than Floro, every bit as tough as floro, and you get tens times the amount of line for a quarter of the price, I also use that leader material for trolling leaders as well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) 80# PP for casting spring and summer, 100# for fall trolling. 150# Seaguar home made leaders all year round. Be cautious of Matt...he is a Sens fan Edited April 23, 2011 by MuskyMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Braid for all Muskie fishing, 80lb for casting, 100 lb for trolling, powerpro is my choice. 150lb fluorocarbon leaders for all baits except topwater walk the dog or glide baits, then I use 12" single strand wire Read my mind. Top-water and jerkbaits I prefer single strand. For trolling, long 4-5' fluoro leader 150lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 A foot or less of heavy fluoro isn't going to sink a Sledge. I think a 10 foot leader couldn't sink a sledge...them things are bobbers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I just learned a years worth of stuff on this thread.Thanks a million gentlemen Good thread.I will use this knowledge on my first muskie quest this spring. Spring??? Where is there a spring musky season in Ontario...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Sorry, Paul is correct Mike. Musky opens on June 18th this year = spring. (summmer starts on the 21st) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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