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Finaddict · 09-15-2006, 01:43 PM

Larry,

I know exactly how you feel. Just this year I have switched from tying line-to-line knots for my leadears - double uni is what I used -- and now tie directly to a swivel that has three or four feet of leader in 40 or 50 pound flouro which is attached to a Breakaway swivel.

I have yet to break off a plug using this set up and it gives me a long enough leader.

I think you want enough line to account for a wrap around a rock, etc., when the fish is hooked on. Although if they take it down to a barnacle encrusted rock, it can slice line pretty easily.

09-15-2006, 01:43 PM	#4
Finaddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,701 Blog Entries: 1	Larry, I know exactly how you feel. Just this year I have switched from tying line-to-line knots for my leadears - double uni is what I used -- and now tie directly to a swivel that has three or four feet of leader in 40 or 50 pound flouro which is attached to a Breakaway swivel. I have yet to break off a plug using this set up and it gives me a long enough leader. I think you want enough line to account for a wrap around a rock, etc., when the fish is hooked on. Although if they take it down to a barnacle encrusted rock, it can slice line pretty easily.
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