I tied about 200 leaders with 50lb mono over the winter, then I just spooled up my reel with 40lb powerpro, as I bought a 4500 size reel and wanted to make sure I had enough line on it.

Should I have used a lighter leader, or will 50lb mono break before 40lb braid if I get hung up?

Please advise.

Braid in perfect condition: I'd think the mono would break first.

But any imperfections or slight abrasions and I'd be concerned about the braid breaking first.

For where you fish, I match my braid and leader strengths and last year the leader broke 4 out 5 times.

You're screwed. I would retie all 200....

I use an uni-knot where I want it to break first. It simply cuts into itself when you apply a lot of constant pressure.

Just bring piece of dowel/broom handle to wrap braid around to tug with. Super line will slice you to the bone. :( Of course handle of Boga Grip works great, too.

I use 50 lb PP with 40 FC or 40-50 lb mono leaders most of the time.

Tie one up to a tree and do a test: see for yourself. :)

Your fine, I use the excact same set-up.

Geez I hope it's ok....:err: That's pretty much what I've been using for a few years.

Wrong reel too...:angel:

Your fine, I use the excact same set-up.

You fool.

...Just bring piece of dowel/broom handle to wrap braid around to tug with. Super line will slice you to the bone. :( Of course handle of Boga Grip works great, too...

Also, you can use your knife handle for this as well (helps to have a fixed blade knife with no sharp protrusions on the handle).

Hi Ray :wavey:

If you really want to take it to the next level you can use Nipple Clamps too..... :shocked: :bc:

If you really want to take it to the next level you can use Nipple Clamps too..... :shocked: :bc:

Finally, the voice of reason...:laugha:

:bgi::bgi:If you really want to take it to the next level you can use Nipple Clamps too..... :shocked: :bc:

You're screwed. I would retie all 200....

I definately expected that from someone.

Braid in perfect condition: I'd think the mono would break first.

But any imperfections or slight abrasions and I'd be concerned about the braid breaking first.

For where you fish, I match my braid and leader strengths and last year the leader broke 4 out 5 times.

johnny, 1K posts in one year! Your moving at a pretty good clip.

johnny, 1K posts in one year! Your moving at a pretty good clip.

Eh, half of them are just useless bickering in the political forum... nothing to rejoice about. :tm:

Eh, half of them are just useless bickering in the political forum... nothing to rejoice about. :tm:

And it would have all been null had Perot won in 92', Eh?

I paid my fair share of taxes, over a billion worth....:rotflmao: