bcraner Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I am just starting to get into swimbaits, but where i live in Ohio we have a lot of muskie and pike. That makes me very wary to throw any bait over $20 when I could lose it to a toothy fish at any time. Does anyone have any tricks they use to prevent fish like this from just cutting thru their line? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I've heard of people using really heavy floro 200lb with crimps I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Subscribe to musky hunter magazine, very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcraner Posted March 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 That sounds like it could work. And just to be clear I am fishing for bass not muskie or pike but I know there is always a chance to catch one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskickinrednick Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 60 to 100 # floro leader kayl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Calling Speedbead..ring ring tone pick up your phone basskickinrednick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigesoxlures Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Even with 180-200 fluro, a motiveted pike/muskie will cut it from time to time. Unless if you use a steel or titanium leader, the risk of a bite off will always existe. Its something you will have to live with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtnasty Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 We have tons of pike&musky up here in Canada, I'm not a fan of leaders. Gotta be willing to take the risk! MarkH024 and pjarneson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayl Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Crimp your own 50-60# fluoro leaders. basskickinrednick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefly_25 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I find 17-25# mono fine if you horde it in.Coming from upstate New York. My bestpike was on a s-waver 168 with 17 flouro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I fish pike and muskie waters quite a bit in MN. If I'm targeting bass I use 30- 60# flouro with an fg knot from line to leader and SD jam to your snap. Crimps can damage the flouro if not done properly. The heavier the flouro the less action from the bait. If I'm targeting muskies I use 100 lb flouro. This is my opinion, and what works for me, only one way to find out if it works for you. Good luck and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I tie my own 100lb fluoro with as little hardware as possible to negate the effect of the leader on the lure, usually goes - Owner solid ring, crimp, 12-18" leader, crimp, #5 Decoy snap. It tends to be less of an issue for me with generally faster moving baits like the Deps. Hudds definitely get the leader as the fish really tend to get them back in the mouth and closer to your line. nwkurt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepinItReelFishing Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Mr. Aske made a video on just this dilemma. Problem solved. jbernaeyge, Dogmatic and kayl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigesoxlures Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Pike in europe are well known to slice through 60lb like butter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassturds Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 use your muskie gear and catch bass! i love using muskie plugs for giant bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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