Leaders for Pike Fishing?

[MichaelAngelo]

(02-23-2012 05:24 PM)MikeH Wrote:  I dont use wire leaders, just the 6lb Hybrid line that I have on my spinning setups. I have lost one or two larger pike, but not from them biting through the line as far as I can tell. I had one tear the back half of a jointed crank clean off and another straighten out a hook. Only time that i had a line snap in a while was when I tried to lift the pike into my net (dumbass move). I add a red skirt to dress the back hook on my crankbaits and it seems to act as a target for the pike.

Great to hear another report of leader-less pike fishing. Also interested about the skirt idea, is it something you buy or make?