04-02-2025, 12:34 AM
(04-02-2025, 12:20 AM)wiperhunter2 Wrote:+1on that curt(04-02-2025, 12:03 AM)Jmorfish Wrote: I just bought some new P-Line fluorocarbon to replace on my 4 trolling reels...doing the job as usual, then I thought to myself...do I really need to put on that 5 or 6' leader line after I get the new main line installed?? been doing this ever since I started trolling, like the leader line for fly fishing...but is it really a benefit on trolling rigs? I'd been using a swivel to connect, so that would be 1 or 2 less knots to keep checking..in your opinion/experience, is that leader line necessary?IMO, the answer is no. The only time I use a leader like you are talking about is lead core line, other than that I just use a swivel, connected directly to the lure or dodger. I do use short leaders, 12 to 18", when I use fligs but that is connected to the weight I use that is connected directly to my main line.