Line question

[Alphahawk]

Is it a thicker coating? Is 4# leader the same diameter as 4# non-leader?

Varivas 4# FC line is .165mm......Varivas 4# FC line is .165mm. So on premium lines the diameter is the same across the board.

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[Alphahawk]

A lot of saltwater guys use fluoro because of its abrasion-resistance. They use it because they're fishing near bridge pilings and oyster beds.

Fishing Center Hill.....Dale Hollow.....this is why I use FC leader even if fishing with mono. The rocks! When you use it you find out just how much better it is for abrasion-resistance.

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[Ketchn]

tie straight to the braid ….....crappie aint all that smart
if you must use a leader just use some good clear mono and save a few dollars
that's my take on it ...

[Crestliner08]

I agree with Kechn here, I wouldn't use a fluoro leader because of it's invisibility characteristics, but I definitely use it for abrasion resistance. Most braids and/or fused lines (like nano) are very prone to abrasion. Best to go with something more durable on the business end. JMO.

[SuperDave336]

seems that would take away from the casting distance with the knot having to pass the guides as well as the sensitivity you would gain from the braid.

[Alphahawk]

seems that would take away from the casting distance with the knot having to pass the guides as well as the sensitivity you would gain from the braid.

I have no issues using a leader with 2# test on rods that have micro guides that are only 3mm. The 5 turn surgeons knot passes right through. I may lose a couple of feet casting because of the knot but using the NanoFil more than makes up for that in the distance you get with the stuff vs casting mono.

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[SuperDave336]

OK so if I try the NanoFil I'm going to get the 4# NanoFil and then use 2# SOS trout mono line as the leader. Gonna use a long leader because I tie a bunch while fishing. Just use a little each time. Anything I need to worry about or consider?

[Alphahawk]

OK so if I try the NanoFil I'm going to get the 4# NanoFil and then use 2# SOS trout mono line as the leader. Gonna use a long leader because I tie a bunch while fishing. Just use a little each time. Anything I need to worry about or consider?

Not really....other than make sure you tie a good leader knot....just fish on! If you ever want to use an FC leader the Trout Magnet Phantom brand of leader is $6.95 for 60 meters...a good value.

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[SuperDave336]

One last thing. The NanoFil doesn't have line memory the way mono does correct?

[Alphahawk]

One last thing. The NanoFil doesn't have line memory the way mono does correct?

Correct.

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