flourocarbon leader

I,m new at piking I have only been piking since Sept 09, so far I'v managed to get by on bits and bats of advice from my local tackle shop and reading on the net, I want that extra edge, I recently read using a flourocarbon leader would improve my chances, I have braid on my reel, how do I use the flouro as a leader ? do I still need to use a steel trace also?, cheers Dominic......

You must always use a steel trace wire as pike will bite through flourocarbon like a knife through butter

Loads of info on here Plus lots of help from most if not all members
Just ask !!

Adie

Dominic, the best advice i got when I took up Pike fishing, and its only 5 years ago, was to go out with experienced Pikers, there is no substitute for getting tips and seeing how it is done. I spent a lot of time asking around tackle shops etc, dont get me wrong they did their best, but learning on the bank with someone that knows what its about, is the way to go. I am not sure where you live, but i bet one of our forum members lives near you and I am sure they would gladly help, good luck

thanks steve, I actually live in Oswestry but i'm a native Boltonian, I dont know anyone in the area, should I ask for someone to fish with on this forum by way of a thread???

Hi Dominic if you introduce yourself here

https://pikeangler.forumotion.com/new-member-introductions-f8/welcome-cavemandom-t741.htm

And let members know where you are from and ask if theres anyone nearby who fancys a meet

Adie

Steve French wrote:Dominic, the best advice i got when I took up Pike fishing, and its only 5 years ago, was to go out with experienced Pikers, there is no substitute for getting tips and seeing how it is done. I spent a lot of time asking around tackle shops etc, dont get me wrong they did their best, but learning on the bank with someone that knows what its about, is the way to go. I am not sure where you live, but i bet one of our forum members lives near you and I am sure they would gladly help, good luck

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Hi

Do you mean you want to use flourocarbon leader or a flourocarbon trace?

If you mean flouro trace then do not never ever use anything but wire for traces.

If you mean leader then don't bother as you will be adding an unnecessary knot.

Andy Webster

Andy Webster wrote:Hi

Do you mean you want to use flourocarbon leader or a flourocarbon trace?

If you mean flouro trace then do not never ever use anything but wire for traces.

If you mean leader then don't bother as you will be adding an unnecessary knot.

Andy Webster

Thanks Andy I did mean using the flourocarbon as a leader, I'm using braid at the mo I thought a flo leader would give me a little bit of an edge, you just answered my ? in one, cheers, what trace would you advise, I'v been buying the made up leads from my local tackle shop but I want to start throwing my own together, do you have any suggestions on which wire to use,swivels n snap links, cheers....

cavemandom wrote:
Thanks Andy I did mean using the flourocarbon as a leader, I'm using braid at the mo I thought a flo leader would give me a little bit of an edge, you just answered my ? in one, cheers, what trace would you advise, I'v been buying the made up leads from my local tackle shop but I want to start throwing my own together, do you have any suggestions on which wire to use,swivels n snap links, cheers....

looks like we in same boat...i'm after starting up with trace making but there is that many crimps, wires,etc.. i'm lost...............what would the guys reccommend?

We've just done the trace making thing

Here

https://pikeangler.forumotion.com/pike-fishing-f1/home-made-traces-t733.htm

Adie

dont use it ive been bitten off on 40lb fc when perch fishing