Can leader be used with success?

Brandon · 07-21-2004, 02:20 PM

We use at least 250# test mono leader usually, but I was told 80# metal leader would work good if not better, does anyone have any experience in using metal leader compared to mono? Also this is kind of a dumb question, when swordfishing, if the boat is not turned off will this keep swordfish from coming up and hitting short baits (at 100 feet+)? Thanks, Brandon

Mike · 07-21-2004, 03:35 PM

You will probably pull hooks with metal leader because it doesn't have the stretch that mono does.

Swords are definetly not afraid of the engine/generator noise. They may even be curious ?

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Litetackleredneck · 07-21-2004, 09:20 PM

I wouldnt go with the single strand wire, but i know of people who do use 49 strand wire and make out well.

Anonymous · 07-22-2004, 12:28 AM

Ron Schapman spoke at the swordfish club meeting one night and he said he uses wire leaders for swordfish, and the extra fringe benifit was you would also bring in the makos that eat your baits.

I never tried using wire leaders for swords, I like my 250#-300# test mono leaders.

07-21-2004, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brandon Lines In Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boynton Beach Boat: 22' CC - LUNCHBOX Best Catch: Est. 300 pd. Blue Marlin Occupation: switchin Posts: 36	Can leader be used with success? We use at least 250# test mono leader usually, but I was told 80# metal leader would work good if not better, does anyone have any experience in using metal leader compared to mono? Also this is kind of a dumb question, when swordfishing, if the boat is not turned off will this keep swordfish from coming up and hitting short baits (at 100 feet+)? Thanks, Brandon

07-21-2004, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,339	You will probably pull hooks with metal leader because it doesn't have the stretch that mono does. Swords are definetly not afraid of the engine/generator noise. They may even be curious ? irat: Tightlines __________________ Fishing Reports At ReelReports.com \| Need A Website? - Strategic Web Marketing Solutions

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07-21-2004, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Litetackleredneck Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Occupation: HS student, and employee at Kingsbury Tackle Posts: 115	I wouldnt go with the single strand wire, but i know of people who do use 49 strand wire and make out well.

07-22-2004, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Anonymous Grunt Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0	Ron Schapman spoke at the swordfish club meeting one night and he said he uses wire leaders for swordfish, and the extra fringe benifit was you would also bring in the makos that eat your baits. I never tried using wire leaders for swords, I like my 250#-300# test mono leaders.

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