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Fluorocarbon leader

How to fish a fluorocarbon leader for Spinning, Fly Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Eging, Popping, Live Baiting.

Characteristics

  • Visibility

    Very low

  • Abrasion

    High

  • Stretch

    Low

  • Sink rate

    Fast

  • Memory

    Medium

  • Habitats

    Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish

  • Methods

    Spinning, Fly Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Eging, Popping, Live Baiting

Fluorocarbon leader

Clear leader

Transparent fluorocarbon line remains virtually invisible to wary fish underwater.

Loop or knot

Tied loop allows fast connection to your main fishing line.

Swivel attachment

Barrel swivel prevents line twist when using live bait or spinning lures.

Fishing hook

Sharp metal hook secures the catch at the working end.

What is a fluorocarbon leader used for?

A fluorocarbon leader is the clear, fast-sinking join between a visible main line and the lure or hook.

How is a fluorocarbon leader different from similar gear?

Stealthier and denser than a monofilament leader. It is a short leader, not a full fluorocarbon main — though the same material can be spooled as line.

When should you use a fluorocarbon leader?

Use it on spinning, popping, and light trolling when braid would flash or when the lure must stay down.

What problems does a fluorocarbon leader solve?

It hides braid from clear-water fish and adds scrape resistance at the lure without respooling the reel.

Fluorocarbon leader size chart

Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.

  • 0.2 mm 4 kg 80 cm
  • 0.25 mm 5.5 kg 80 cm
  • 0.3 mm 7 kg 90 cm
  • 0.35 mm 9 kg 100 cm
  • 0.4 mm 12 kg 120 cm
  • 0.602 mm 18.1 kg 120 cm
  • 0.847 mm 36.3 kg 150 cm
  • 1.087 mm 59 kg 150 cm
  • 1.885 mm 136.1 kg 180 cm

Fluorocarbon leader guides and comparisons