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Originally Posted by EZM
Yes on the Baileys !!!!!
For winter - I run a 50lb fluorocarbon LEADER material - NOT fluorocarbon line.
This stuff comes in a 25 yard roll and runs about $40. (yes, this is no typo, more than $1 per yard).
The key word is LEADER not regular line.This is not the same stuff at all.
I use a slightly heavier fluorocarbon leader in the summer and will land 500-600 Pike ranging from hammer handles to many 15+ lb pike with ZERO issues, ZERO break offs and VERY FEW knicks ........... ON ONE LEADER!
This stuff is Chuck Norris tough.
Many people make this mistake - I cannot fathom a fluorocarbon leader breaking or being bitten off - never seen it - never heard of it on Pike.
I guess there are two ways this could have happened to your buddy - a fluke (which can happen I guess) OR he isn't using leader material.
here's a link to the good stuff ..........
http://www.berkley-fishing.com/produ...ocarbon-leader |
x 2 I have been using the 50lb flouro leader material for 2 years and am impressed. Pricey but worth it