Berkley Nanofil?

[manitoubass2]

(03-10-2012 05:49 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote:  [quote='photo_rob' pid='392' dateline='1331313828']
I stick with Powerpro for my light setups, Suffix 832 (amazing) for medium or heavy rod, and if I need leaders I go with the 50yd spools of Rapala Flourocarbon.

Do you go with leaders to improve bite-off resistance and improve presentation? Do you always tie-on directly to the fluoro leader? Snap swivel? lb test of the fluoro?


[/quote

You should do both, adapting to the conditions. When fish are finicky, or your drop shotting, you should use a leader.

When fish are aggressive, or your fishing thick mats etc, tie direct with braid.

For pike fishing, I prefer to tie direct, but sometimes you basically have to use a leader.

It's all about learning, and reading the situation. When you've aquired enough knowledge/experience, you'll know how to approach the situation at hand.

If there is current, you might have to use a swivel or a barrel swivel to eliminate line twist. More often than not, fish will not bite at spinning presentations