So I'm getting a new medium spinning combo for finesse plastics; senkos, shakey heads etc. I plan to fish these from weightless rigged up to 1/4 Oz shakey head. Is an 8lb leader too light for that setup or should I move up to 10lb test. Thanks
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by Cubilix
8 is fine. I use 6!
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by H3BREWH4MMER
I second this. My finesse rods are tied up with either straight 6lb flouro or 10-15lb braid to 6lb flouro for Ned rigs, shakeyheads, and finesse jigs.
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by gojonnygo
I like 10 but 8 is fine
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by captainwhackpacker
8lb Fluro isn't too light and should work well for a finesse spinning combo if your reel is sized appropriately. Me personally, I use 15lb braid to an 8 or 6 lb fluoro leader to avoid line twist and increase casting distance.
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by craftbeer4
If you’re using an “invisible” line (that’s the benefit of fluoro), why not go heavier and not worry about line strength?
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by cynthiasadie
You lose action with heavier line.
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by fwo75o3jh
You’ll catch more fish. If you start breaking off too many big fish change up.
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by BillWOcala
Depends on where you are fishing it. In open clear water, sure. In cover or grass edges I'd go heavier. You aren't pulling an 8lb bass out of heavy cover, grass, or edges of lily pads successfully with an 8lb leader. I used to fish 10lb leader on my c-rigs but got broken off too many times. Now fish 12lb leader. Don't think it's effected the bite any as the lakes where I live aren't that clear. Also braid doesn't stretch so be careful on the hook set with a light leader or you'll break off at the hook. With braid you're going to feel the bottom just fine regardless.
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by love_that_fishing
Ibclyde
Loc: Cloverleaf Lakes Wisconsin
I personally use a 6lb test fluorocarbon
I have performed accurate tensile pull tests to test my knot strengths using a digital scale
6lb fluorocarbon usually breaks at about 8.5 lbs pull
So I’m assuming an 8lb would be over 10 lb
For what it’s worth!
Wow! This is all good stuff guys. Thanks for sharing.
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