How long of a leader do i need for bass??

[rb4452]

just wondering how long of a leader should i use. i am throwing a 5 to 7" fin-s  and how far from my primary bait should i tie my teasers?? and should i direct tie to power pro of use a double swivel
thanks guys

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[Luna Sea 5]

power pro to swivel, swivel to 24" leader

[Fishin Dude]

    Tie your teaser onto a 12 inch leader tied to the same swivel. Don't be afraid to throw different things besides the Fin S . <'((((><

[rb4452]

thank you for the info guys. once again you guys rock

[wb]

i have had success with the 12/24 combo discussed above, yes braid to swivel to baits/teaser
also try lengthening the primary to 36-48" keeping the teaser 12-16" will work depends..

mix it up see what works

[rugman]

I like to use a three way with a #two hoodk with a leader and the sinker has to be two foot away

[Pfishingruven]

Everything that was already said!!

What type of fishing are you doing...boat or surf/shore??

I find it very harder to control anything over 24", especially with even the slightest easterly wind.  Makes for a long day of untangling and for a lot less casting.  Although, many people throw more than 24" with no problem !

BTW Welcome and Good Luck!

 

[ped579]

 

The only thing I would add is to try a fishfinder rig with a 24" leader they work great.  You might have to make your own though, not hard to do...

[rb4452]

thanks guys

[blynch]

it seems like overkill but use 5 feet of 60-80 lb mono. tie your teaser about ten inches from the knot.  use a surgeon's knot to form the loop you will attatch to your running line.  If you leave one tag end at like i said 10 inches, and the other at about 4 feet, that is perfect.

[Pfishingruven]

 

That is a good idea, especially if you are using braid.  Even if you aren't using braid, the shock leader is always nice to have.  That 4 feet or so of shock leader gives you a little extra something to either grab or have that extra power you may need if you need to land a fish.  I have been using the blood knot that Darthbaiter recommended...works great so far!

 

[adesai73]

i don't know how long it is, but i also use a long shock leader.  five to six loops around the spool through to the terminal tackle. i fish spinning gear. 

i use a uni-to-uni knot for the connection.  is that okay?

[Pfishingruven]

i use a uni-to-uni knot for the connection.  is that okay?

Sure, that is all the blood knot is, minus 1 step.  DarthBaiter posted it a month or so ago and I tried it.  It is a little easier and seems just as strong.  However, the uni-uni knot is as good if not better!

 

[adesai73]

danke. 

[ped579]

bita