Az_urban_swimbaiter Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 So first of I'm heading to sterling Virginia for 2-3 weeks , to fish for small mouth , largemouth . From what research I've done there a Muskie in certain water ways near where I'm staying . I would love to catch some muskie and check that of the bucket list ... But I also wanna fish Swimbaits for the smallmouth and largemouth . And possibly Muskie on Swimbaits . But I was wondering how you prevent teeth from cutting thru your line ? Do you fish heavy florocarbon leader ? Steel leader ? I'm also looking to see if anybody makes leaders for this specific application and would make me some to buy?also anybody near sterling Virginia ? Or relatively close ? Bassinaz25 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskickinrednick Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 https://youtu.be/oWsD_SOZw9w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskickinrednick Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 http://swimbaitunderground.com/forums/index.php?/topic/29691-how-heavy-of-line-to-avoid-being-bit-off-by-toothy-critters/?hl=leader&do=findComment&comment=244193 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTom Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 ive herd of graphite leaders doing the trick the keep the action of the baits, but dont know much about them Az_urban_swimbaiter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayl Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 50-60# fluorocarbon leader, these double barrel mini crimps Mini Copper Double Barrel Crimp Sleeves .8mm x 7mm - 100 pieces (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPIW11I/), and a pair of vise grips and you're good to go. Watch Eric Aske's video on YouTube (The Swimshot Revisited) basskickinrednick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_R_TX Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 A good amount of guys like Stealth Tackle Leaders. I am going to pick up #80 fluoro leaders for some tiger musky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayl Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 A good amount of guys like Stealth Tackle Leaders. I am going to pick up #80 fluoro leaders for some tiger musky. Buy your own 80# fluoro and crimp sleeves and make your own if you want to retain as much action as possible. I made the mistake of using premade musky leaders for the last 5 years and after crimping my own, I'll never go back. The musky leaders all use such huge swivels and snaps that they really affect the sink rate and action of your baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatic Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Another option, although I now use the above mentioned homemade methods. https://youtu.be/466P-Uyorm0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Az_urban_swimbaiter Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 A good amount of guys like Stealth Tackle Leaders. I am going to pick up #80 fluoro leaders for some tiger musky. Where do you purchase these ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_R_TX Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Where do you purchase these ? Thanks Stealth Tackle has their own website. Stealthtackle dot net Buy your own 80# fluoro and crimp sleeves and make your own if you want to retain as much action as possible. Thanks for the suggestion. Might be the best option for me. Az_urban_swimbaiter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 I use 80-100lb fluoro leaders I make myself. I wouldn't recommend steel for swimbaits, IMO it kills the action and is more suited to musky bucktails and such. For a long time with the 250, I tied direct with 20lb cxx and had ZERO issues while specifically targeting teeth. Az_urban_swimbaiter and SpaceGhost 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 That was a direct tie. Az_urban_swimbaiter and SpaceGhost 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Az_urban_swimbaiter Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 I use 80-100lb fluoro leaders I make myself. I wouldn't recommend steel for swimbaits, IMO it kills the action and is more suited to musky bucktails and such. For a long time with the 250, I tied direct with 20lb cxx and had ZERO issues while specifically targeting teeth. Hey Wayne , do you sell them ? If payed for material , and shipping + some for time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 We could work something out I'm sure. When do you leave? Just shoot me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Az_urban_swimbaiter Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Ok thanks Wayne . Sending a pm . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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