tieing leaders

[quick decision]

There is a post on how many leaders you tie pre-year. Any sharpies like to explain there method of tying?

[Mike P]

Very basic. Improved clinch knot to the barrel swivel and to a Breakaway clip on the other end. I like 30-36" leaders. And a big enough swivel to grab onto to land a fish without slicing your hands.

Basic is best when you have to re-tie often due to abrasion, which happens a lot in the Canal. Even when you're not hanging up.

[missing link]

I use the UNI knot on everything, It's the knot I know and can tie
fowards and backwards , fits through guides for direct tie line 2 line.
I like it like it alot
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[MikeToole]

36" leader either 30# or 50# Ande leader material. A 130# Spro power swivel tied with a polmar knot on one end. For plugging I either put a coastlock snap on the other end or nothing so I can tie direct. For my eeling leaders I put an Eagle Claw L2004EL non-offset circle hook on with a polmar knot.

[Casting Z's]

If you toss plugs all night, use 60", 50-60# leader with an Albright or Alberto knot between leader and braid and a Uni or Rapala knot to your plug.
Each plug swap out, consumes about 3-4" of line, so your good for around 6-8 different plug before a new leaded is needed.
The heavy leader has good abrasion and more importantly, gives you something to grab onto, during those final seconds of landing you catch.

[basswipe]

36" with either 30lb or 50lb Ande mono leader.I do the business end with a Breakaway clip and the other with 130lb Spro.For knots I mostly use a Palomar.I'll do around 50 of each in 30lb and 50lb.