Fluorocarbon Leaders?

[Tybo]

Does anyone use the plastic or metal cleaves in the loop of there leaders?

If so , have you found any benefits from using them?

[Kanatian]

I have been making 3 foot fluorocarbon muskie leaders for a number of years now. I put a spring loop protector on each end to prevent the swivel or snap from rubbing directly on the fluorocarbon. I have never had one fail yet.

 

Bill

[tonyb]

I don't see it as being necessary, Fluoro has great abrasion resistance, and the smooth surface on a welded ring swivel won't create enough abrasion to wear it out prematurely. Hopefully teeth and fish scales cause more damage to the leader before a swivel wears through it

 

Keep it simple bud!

 

Tony

[lew]

Marc Thorpe uses the spring protectors on his fluoro too Paul, seems to work pretty good for him.

[tonyb]

Tybo & Lew...Are you guys talking about these?

 

 

So your swivel is contacting the thimble instead of the line?

 

Tony

[Raf]

I'm not exactly sure what you mean either Tybo. I know some guys put a bead ahead of the knot to their leader so that they can see their line at night and avoid smacking the swivel into their rod tip.

[irishfield]

I >believe< Marc uses LIKE the spring out of a bic pen as a loop protector.

Edited May 30, 2007 by irishfield

[tonyb]

I still don't understand what that would protect from or the benefit...I'm confused now

 

Tony

[fishnsled]

Pictures!!!! We need pictures of this set up. lol A pic would be nice to help out, I'm confused as well Tonyb but that doesn't take much. . I'm thinking of going to Fluoro this year and the info would be nice.

[Marc Thorpe]

I >believe< Marc uses LIKE the spring out of a bic pen as a loop protector.

 

 

I must admit the Bic pen springs are pretty good,they get em all penned up

 

Thimballs or springs I used for years,do they prevent wear (I suspect so )

I've trolled the wiggle off of lures and the leaders with or without em lasted.Snaps,go through em like candy,Leaders maybe 6 a year Trolling.

Whats more important is understanding wether tying a knot or using a crimped leader with a loop is more advantagious depending on the fish modd and activity level

 

When you guys figure that one out,let me know

 

I did a piece on leaders on the Next Bite season 2 DVD,its also a pretty good show,but you se myself and Dave Fornara making leaders with springs

Edited May 31, 2007 by marc thorpe

[Greencoachdog]

Tie one end directly to the hook and the other directly to a swivel and you've got it dikked!!!

Edited May 31, 2007 by Greencoachdog

[Tybo]

What got me thinking about this, Is at work, Do a lot of hoisting with

wire rope slings.

The ones with the thimbles in them are for rounder hook, not the type

of hook you find on the end of a chain.

The thimble is designed to cover a greater area, also help in the wear and tear

of movement.

When use on a narrower hook(not suppose to do that, Cheap company) the thimble

bends. Which is still usable only for a narrow hook now.

Once the thimble is worn through,that a sharp edge appears and start to cut in to the

wires.

 

So I know the thimble will stop wear on the line and have even stretch around the loop.

 

So i was wondering if the thimble bend or kinks, will that damage the line faster.

The fluoro is alot smoother and you will get lubrication from the water.

[Marc Thorpe]

Tybo,neither the spring or thimball get damaged,Ive never experienced it

Snaps yes

[tonyb]

Thanks for the input Marc!

 

I'm gonna have to get those DVD's, I've seen em at http://www.thenextbite.com

 

Tony

[lew]

Tony, any idea where those Jinkai thimbles in your picture can be purchased in the Toronto area ??

[tonyb]

Sorry Lew, I don't....But you can find a kit here http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/li...e&noImage=0