Line & Leader
20-25 lb fluorocarbon leader
The default clear leader range for launch-area live bait and lure work.
Use it for line-shy fish around bridges, flats, and shorelines.
Why use it?
Use it for line-shy fish around bridges, flats, and shorelines.
When to use it
Use it for Bridge structure and pilings, Grass flats and potholes, Beach troughs and surf cuts, Fast surface predators when the rig calls for it.
Size, weight, or test
Use roughly 18-30 inches and 20-25 lb as the beginner baseline, then adjust for water clarity, abrasion, and target.
Good starting point
Start with the recommended range and re-tie whenever abrasion appears.
Fine-tune the setup
Adjust diameter, material, knot, and length for clarity, structure, current, and target.
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