Question for the Muskie guys

  • Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
    Posts: 6843
    August 1, 2013 at 1:30 pm #1240453

    I’m setting up a lead core reel to do some deep water Pike trolling. How do you like the floro leaders that are around? Are they worth changing to or should I stick with a traditional leader?

    muskiefever
    North Metro
    Posts: 127
    August 1, 2013 at 2:17 pm #1186830

    Love fluoro leaders. The longer the leader the better the action and less visible. Usually for trolling we try 3′-5′ leaders. I’d go around 170lb fluoro or higher.

    belletaine
    Nevis, MN
    Posts: 5116
    August 1, 2013 at 2:35 pm #1186835

    If you’re having the reel spooled somewhere like I think you mentioned I would just take it to Thorne Bros and they could set you up so you walk out the door “water ready”

    ryan-mcmahon
    Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 165
    August 1, 2013 at 2:49 pm #1186842

    What ever you do, do NOT use a Thorne Bros. leader or any fluoro leader that isn’t tied and crimped. I’ve seen them break on a number of occasions. I am constantly making my clients remove their leaders because they are only crimped… With that said, I use fluoro leaders a lot. Bucktails, Dawgs, and trolling… Although lately I’ve been trolling alot with a solid wire leader… Sometimes I think it gives off a better vibration. Every leader I use is made by Stealth Tackle. They have a leader for every applicaton and I’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of muskies boated without a single failure on a Stealth Leader.

    belletaine
    Nevis, MN
    Posts: 5116
    August 1, 2013 at 3:11 pm #1186846

    Ryan, I used to fish muskies almost daily in the 80’s and early 90’s until health problems stopped it. Is Thorne Bros not what they used to be? or just certain things they sell. Want to get back into it “part time” Just curious…
    Thanks, Scott

    timschmitz
    Waconia MN
    Posts: 1652
    August 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm #1186856

    Scott, Thorne bros is the best Muskie shop in Minnesota hands down end of discussion! But the fluro leaders they sell are absolutely garbage do NOT buy they’re in house made leaders!!!! Take Ryan’s advice and buy Stealth leaders they’re the best on the market! For all of your other Muskie needs Thorne is a one stop shop!

    belletaine
    Nevis, MN
    Posts: 5116
    August 1, 2013 at 4:18 pm #1166925

    Tim, thanks! that’s what I thought. I always made my own leaders to save some money. Great sport, anxious to get back into it!

    Ben Brettingen
    Moderator
    Mississippi
    Posts: 605
    August 2, 2013 at 3:58 am #1187011

    It’s one thing people think they can get away with skimping on. I’ve heard too many times, aaa I think 80# should be fine. Snap. Wrong. 130+

    ryan-mcmahon
    Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 165
    August 2, 2013 at 3:26 pm #1187128

    Scott, Tim and Ben covered it pretty well there… and Yes, Thorne Bros. is still the place to go for all your musky needs. They have it all… except for reliable leaders I guess…

    average-joe
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2376
    August 2, 2013 at 8:11 pm #1187227

    Quote:

    Scott, Thorne bros is the best Muskie shop in Minnesota hands down end of discussion! But the fluro leaders they sell are absolutely garbage do NOT buy they’re in house made leaders!!!! Take Ryan’s advice and buy Stealth leaders they’re the best on the market! For all of your other Muskie needs Thorne is a one stop shop!

    YUP, Can’t say I disagree

    I may have to restock my leader selection though

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