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Redsoxticket · 03-17-2006, 11:01 PM

What criteria do you use to determine the leader strength as it relates to the main line strength for both mono and braid ?

I heard that if the leader strength is beyond the braid main line breaking point that the braid may snap anywhere and possibly causing excessive line lost. In my mind I would think it would break at the knot where it connects to the leader because the knots are less then 100 % strength.

I don't know, can you share your experience, opinions or facts on this matter ?

what is the max. leader strength w/ Fire Line 30# ?

03-17-2006, 11:01 PM	#1
Redsoxticket ... iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MA/RI Posts: 2,411	Main & Leader #s What criteria do you use to determine the leader strength as it relates to the main line strength for both mono and braid ? I heard that if the leader strength is beyond the braid main line breaking point that the braid may snap anywhere and possibly causing excessive line lost. In my mind I would think it would break at the knot where it connects to the leader because the knots are less then 100 % strength. I don't know, can you share your experience, opinions or facts on this matter ? what is the max. leader strength w/ Fire Line 30# ?