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noj
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   Old Thread  #11 22 Apr 2022 at 6.23pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
True sinking braid will be well on the deck. I use korda sub braid and power pro with 1.5m mono and fluoro leaders with no trace beads, or medium bore beads on a float stop with heavier or irregular hookbaits that dislodge the no traces. To be honest I find leadcore the best and therefore safest for connecting and bead compatibility etc. with heli/leader set ups on mono or braid
I don’t use lead clips at all, just an enterprise run ring on mono/fluoro straight through
Spike
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Spike
   Old Thread  #10 22 Apr 2022 at 11.47am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #9
No buddy not on the heavy Fluoro. Fox illusion 50lb I use. Never needed to with fish up to 40lb. Same leader for 12 months or more
Jon99
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   Old Thread  #9 22 Apr 2022 at 10.22am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #8
Did you not use the line saver beads then?
Spike
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   Old Thread  #8 22 Apr 2022 at 9.53am  0  Login    Register
When I used hydro sink I’d use 3-5ft of 50lb Fluoro. Use Korda large sinkers and no trace beads. Just helped playing aggressive fish close in
Jon99
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   Old Thread  #7 22 Apr 2022 at 6.09am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #6
I just wonder how well the sinking braid actually sinks. That’s why I thought with a long leader at least i know a good section will definitely be pinned down. Do you use a fluro leader with braid yourself? Do you have a preference for helicopter or lead clip on a fluro leader?
noj
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   Old Thread  #6 22 Apr 2022 at 6.02am  0  Login    Register
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I wouldn’t lose sleep over the top bead, with a 20ft+ leader the rig probably won’t make it that far up the line without tethering anyway.
Personally, I don’t see the need for more than 1.5m of leader on (sinking) braid or just use fluoro mainline.
jamescain12
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   Old Thread  #5 21 Apr 2022 at 10.41pm  0  Login    Register
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Didn't even know they did them. Nice one thanks!!
Jon99
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   Old Thread  #4 21 Apr 2022 at 10.09pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #3
I have used this before but I found the Korda line saver beads would split as I pulled them on to the fluro, I don’t think they are suitable really for thick fluorocarbon leaders.
phil090781
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   Old Thread  #3 21 Apr 2022 at 10.03pm  0  Login    Register
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You need the naked no trace system
jamescain12
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   Old Thread  #2 21 Apr 2022 at 9.21pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
I'm also interested as I have concerns of the bead getting over the albright knot. I was hoping to use the no trace beads as I do like that system, but the rubber part was quite loose on the flouro.
Jon99
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   Old Thread  #1 21 Apr 2022 at 8.18pm  0  Login    Register
Hi all, I’m going to be using braided mainline on my new water this season, it’s a small, very tricky, gin clear weedy water. My plan is to use a fluorocarbon leader of around 20ft so I can keep the business end pinned down, I’m just unsure whether to use it naked as a helicopter set up or naked with just a lead clip or even attaching a short section of leadcore as a helicopter system. Can any of you who use braided mainline give me any suggestions or advice? Thanks
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