Been using a lot of stren for a leader and I have to say I love it so far. Although this is true I am trying to keep my eyes open. Does anyone know of a better mono as a leader material?

4 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said:

Been using a lot of stren for a leader and I have to say I love it so far. Although this is true I am trying to keep my eyes open. Does anyone know of a better mono as a leader material?

I'm no expert, yet, but I just use the little bit of leftover line from the spools I bought. I just started using braid so like I said, not an expert, but I don't see myself buying special leader line for bass.

 

I use maybe a 4 foot leader.

Price per yard, knot and abrasion strength would be Berkley Big Game mono.

Tom

3 minutes ago, schplurg said:

I'm no expert, yet, but I just use the little bit of leftover line from the spools I bought. I just started using braid so like I said, not an expert, but I don't see myself buying special leader line for bass.

 

I use maybe a 4 foot leader.

Ya I never use “leader line”. I started using fc sniper as a leader and it wasn’t terrible but mono is the way to go most of the time. 

2 minutes ago, WRB said:

Price per yard, knot and abrasion strength would be Berkley Big Game mono.

Tom

Isn’t that pretty thick?

3 minutes ago, WRB said:

Price per yard, knot and abrasion strength would be Berkley Big Game mono.

Tom

This in also my leader of choice ~ 

Big Game Green has been making it happen for a long time.

Honorable mention for me also goes to Maxima Ultragreen.

Really strong in every respect; especially down in the 5, 6, & 8 lb tests.

A-Jay

 

In the 6 to say 20 ft leader lengths I'm using it in, and coming off a bulk spool,

whatever 'memory' it may have, is inconsequential.

A-Jay

 

7 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

In the 6 to say 20 ft leader lengths I'm using it in, and coming off a bulk spool,

whatever 'memory' it may have, is inconsequential.

A-Jay

 

If you’ve tried stren, would you say big game is superior?

Can't complain about Yo Zuri Hybrid as a leader. Then again Im a firm believer its the best bang for your buck line around. 

40 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said:

Ya I never use “leader line”. I started using fc sniper as a leader and it wasn’t terrible but mono is the way to go most of the time. 

Isn’t that pretty thick?

What lb test are you using?

Tom

1 minute ago, WRB said:

What lb test are you using?

Tom

I like 14, 12, 10, and 8

22 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said:

If you’ve tried stren, would you say big game is superior?

I have used Stren.

First time was a while back - gas was 33 cents a gallon.

At that time it was a mainline only and it was decent.

I haven't used anything made by Stren in several years. 

Big game is very reasonably priced and

does everything I need it to do as a leader in tests between 8 and 12 lbs.

A-Jay

5 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

I have used Stren.

First time was a while back - gas was 33 cents a gallon.

At that time it was a mainline only and it was decent.

I haven't used anything made by Stren in several years. 

Big game is very reasonably priced and

does everything I need it to do as a leader in tests between 8 and 12 lbs.

A-Jay

Ya I’m definitely going to try big game in 8 and 14

Back when I was in college and "Bassin on a Budget" I used Big Game and thought it was made from unicorn hair. I threw 12lb on one rod and reel and it was a "Texas rig/crankbait/spinnerbait/topwater" machine. But that was back when I was fishing for food as well LOL.

Select your line by equal diameter to Stren.

I would follow AJays advice and try 8 lb and 12 lb.

Tom

3 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said:

Back when I was in college and "Bassin on a Budget" I used Big Game and thought it was made from unicorn hair. I threw 12lb on one rod and reel and it was a "Texas rig/crankbait/spinnerbait/topwater" machine. But that was back when I was fishing for food as well LOL.

Ya that’s kinda where I am right now. young dumb and broke

   I use the crazy alberto knot as a leader knot. Stren is too soft in the heat of summer, and the knot evidently cuts into itself. I say evidently because all I know is that the leader knot breaks. If I use Big Game or Yo-Zuri Hybrid, the knot is OK. Now this isn't setting the hook on a fish. This is pulling off a snag. I've never had a knot let go from setting a hook or fighting a fish in unobstructed water.

   Fighting a fish (pike) in shallow water close to shore is another story, but there are myriad things that can go wrong there. That's a different world.      jj

1 minute ago, WRB said:

Select your line by equal diameter to Stren.

I would follow AJays advice and try 8 lb and 12 lb.

Tom

I like to be safe with 14

1 minute ago, Johnpenguin said:

young dumb and stupid

   Don't feel bad. I'm old, dumb and stupid. But the more I hang around here, the smarter I get. It happens slow, but it still happens.  I like that.   ?   jj

Just now, jimmyjoe said:

   Don't feel bad. I'm old, dumb and stupid. But the more I hang around here, the smarter I get. It happens slow, but it still happens.  I like that.   ?   jj

Ya I do have to say I’ve learned so much in the past couple years. Honestly I’m just glad I choose this route over video games.

3 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said:

I like to be safe with 14

   Big Game jumps from 12 to 15 lb. test.      jj

1 minute ago, jimmyjoe said:

   Big Game jumps from 12 to 15 lb. test.      jj

In that case I might have to stay with stren. Like I said before I’ve never had an issue. Don’t leave fish to find fish right?

31 minutes ago, Johnpenguin said:

I like to be safe with 14

Berkley doesn't make 14 lb, they make 8, 10, 12 and 15 lb.

12 lb Big Game is stronger then 14 lb Stren.

Tom

McCoy clear for me.

9 hours ago, WRB said:

Berkley doesn't make 14 lb, they make 8, 10, 12 and 15 lb.

12 lb Big Game is stronger then 14 lb Stren.

Tom

I don’t know how that’s possible.

Big Game > Stren

 

Simple math