Using a leader with braided line?

[Paris]

Can anybody tell me what benefits or advantages there are to using a mono leader with braided line? I know that a lot of people say that the mono is for line shy fish, but I switched to braid about a year ago, and I can't tell any difference other than the braid is more sensitive, but I've never had a problem with catching large crappie on braid

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[artcarney_agr]

I like to tie fluorocarbon leaders to my braid so as to hide the line better

I guess if you're in clear water, then it doesn't matter as much.

I like using braid for the added casting distance more than anything, 20 lb braid has the diameter of 6 lb mono and casts small jigs incredibly well.....that's mainly why I do the leader thing. Plus, if I use a 6 llb fluoro leader, the leader breaks instead of the main line, which essentially lets the braid last forever since it never gets broke. I've used some braided line for over 4 years with this setup. I do the same thing for many of my bass spinning reels too.

[artcarney_agr]

Also, if you really want extreme casting distance, 10 lb braid is the same diameter as 2 lb mono, but I've always done well enough with the 20 lb braid.

[CrappiePappy]

The only other reason I can think of is to add a little "forgiving stretch" to the line. And, maybe depending on which braid you're using, to add a little abrasion resistance

[Alphahawk]

I fish "true" 2# test lines. Most of the time I use an Ester monofilament....which like braid...has no stretch. I also use 2# test braid from time to time. The only time I am using an FC leader for stealth is when I am fishing for trout. The reason I use FC leader is as a shock leader....and yes you get added abrasion resistance with it also. I have about a 4 foot section...sometimes more....tied to my main line. It really helps take the pressure off of no stretch line. Today I landed a 16 inch largemouth...and 15 inch Smallmouth....using a 6 foot Super Ultra Light rod with a very fast action. If I am using a no stretch line I always have a "shock leader" tied on. Using a shock leader with these lines I land some really good Smallies...KY bass.....and largemouth. It also helps when you start getting into 13-16 inch crappie using that setup. Larger crappie can pop those light lines in a microsecond if all is not right.


Regards

[BJH]

I use 6-8-10 lb.spiderwire and have for years. 1/8 i use 10lb., 1/16 8lb. smaller i use the 6lb. never use a leader.

[CocoLoco]

I heard it first on "Wired for Crappie" Matt Xenos, it doesn't make you pull up the brush pile when you get snagged.

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[Ketchn]

this is one of those things that for sure could be put to rest by simply running tests with a live scope .
with a leader and without to see if it effects the bite .
that said i have pulled up braid with a leader on it and a beautiful handtie with my 6 lb mono before out of a brushpile
and even had a bud break off on a strike one time
and the next fish up was a small bluegill with his jig and the braid still in it
i do know some of the really respected crappie anglers around here use leader on braid
and i even tried to for a while , but it was in the end just another complication
i will tell you it was cool to mark the line with a permanent marker at certain depths .
but if you break off thats a done deal as well .
i get frustrated when it gets complicated , i dont hit the water to get frustrated
my 23 cents if you will

[Bricks]

I have never tied a leader to braid as far as taking up shock from a fish that is what the rod is for IMO.

[Techno2000]

One of the main reasons why I use a leader with braid is because when the braid wraps around a spinnerbait or crankbait it's very hard to take apart because the knots are so small. A mono leader is much easier to unwrap around a lure.