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Been doing some research but i am still stumped. What is best material. Steel,flro or mono?
I don’t believe there is a correct answer to that as it will typically come down to conditions and what baits you’re fishing e.g., clear water or stained, casting or trolling etc… as well as personal preference. We carry an assortment for the same reason we have numerous rods – one size doesn’t fit all. They are all “tools” and having the right one for the application can make a significant difference. I have been making/fishing single wire, stranded, mono leaders and lately floro for almost 20 years. They all have their applications. I do not like leaders made out of micro dyneema or spectra fiber at all – too limp and musky/pike teeth are “knife edged” and can cut them. 80lb – 100lb Mono leaders are relatively inexpensive and quick & easy to make, they are also extremely durable. Floro is more expensive – many will argue that it is superior and under specific conditions it may be but on a cost vs quality vs results I’ve yet to see it proven. As far as shrink tubing the connections – I think it is a good idea but you need to be very careful doing it as not to weaken the leader, it does help greatly when fishing weeds.
Some of the really, really good musky fisherman I know forgo using a snap and use a super heavy duty split ring & split ring pliers to make their connection to a bait. Kind of a pain but when you’re targeting 50lbers it’s little things like that that can turn another fish story into a proud photo shoot…
