Boatless Fishing Forum, Reports, Info

Why do they even need 20 ft long leader while this guy Joe were catching all the mutt with 6ft ?

In works under certain conditions and for certain reasons. Lots of current tackle or shy fish , I am not a huge fan but it works at times.

This is my thought based on observation... someone has to validate it.
drift or anchor may make difference... Drifting is hard to keep the weight remain still at bottom...these pinky fishes have a good reputation for wariness...so long leader is required...also, bite will be felt even with 20ft leader.
But anchored fishing, if we can manage sinker remain bottom still like rock...so no 20ft leader needed...not to mention bite won't be felt.... If there is strong current, one of two things may have to be adjusted...either heavier weight or longer leader so that bouncing weight won't affect the bites... I would use long leader and let my weight drift by current so that I can cover more area...

Tell me your thought...

i say the longer the better
i try to stick to a 15ft min

Isnt the rule of thumb: less current=longer leader and heavy current=shorter leader? Thats how ive always done it..when i fish for tarpon or snook, i always use like 8 ft of leader. And for muttons off of the bridge i use 4-5'. Strong current twist longer leaders, right?

i usually fish short leaders for snook 3ft

snapperfanatic18 wrote:Isnt the rule of thumb: less current=longer leader and heavy current=shorter leader? Thats how ive always done it..when i fish for tarpon or snook, i always use like 8 ft of leader. And for muttons off of the bridge i use 4-5'. Strong current twist longer leaders, right?

I think it all depends on where you fish and what you target to catch...

snapperfanatic18 wrote:Isnt the rule of thumb: less current=longer leader and heavy current=shorter leader? Thats how ive always done it..when i fish for tarpon or snook, i always use like 8 ft of leader. And for muttons off of the bridge i use 4-5'. Strong current twist longer leaders, right?

Badly hooked bait in current causes leaders to twist.

now ive always thought it was different no current you can get away with a freaking knocker rigs lots of current long ass leader

gruntking wrote:now ive always thought it was different no current you can get away with a freaking knocker rigs lots of current long ass leader