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Hi. I have lost a few Gotcha lures to Spanish using 30 pound test Fluoro/Mono leader so I stepped it up to 40 pound test without any issues with lure action and reduced my losses. I am now investing in a pricier Shimano 170 Sniper lure. Curious as to what type leader is most popular with that lure?
For Spanish macs, I am fine with a 3-4 inch long piece of 27# Singlestrand wire to protect from cutoffs...
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...1Q&oe=627D674B
For kings, a foot or slightly more of 38# Singlestrand works better to prevent most cutoffs...
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...AAAAAAAA//2Q==
Mr #’r has chart somewhere in the deep dark recesses of this forum illustrating how to make these rigs that I found quite useful.
That would be worthy of a repost or a link.Quote:
Originally Posted by HobieKen
Unfortunately, I’m not finding it.
Thanks for the effortQuote:
Originally Posted by HobieKen
Same here. I notice that there seems to be a time life on posts so it may be a case of age of post. Too bad it can't be a sticky.Quote:
Originally Posted by HobieKen
I got this far and found some helpful info, but beyond that the embedded links were apparently eaten by a bear. Speaking of which, a Spanish-proof or king-proof leader is no guarantee of being shark proof.
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...ing-fish-5391/
Yeah, I don't know what happened to the pic and info, it was something I referred to when needed. But, I have no doubt that Mr. Thornton will come through with the info.
Bottom line is,…a little steel goes a long way.
I found the pic I was looking for. I searched for steel leader. The thread was titled “Spanish Mackerel” dated 09-22-2014. I’d post the pic but can’t.
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...mackerel-9250/ is the thread
I especially liked posts 28 & 30, but there is more in thread
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...ureleaders.jpg