Backing and leaders

[Jagwall]

Does anyone have experience with backing with braid and then using a fluorocarbon or mono leader? I have seen on a few websites where some of the pros do this. Basically they fill their spool with braid and then put on a 5 or 6 ft leader. In theory it is easier to cast, lasts a long time, less costly, and more sensitive. I have never done this but it is intriguing to me. Anyone here do this?

[Jason]

I use mono leader on my crankbait rod. Since I am using tiny braid.

But, that is not your question. Have not heard of that.

[Jagwall]

I think that is the same concept. I may try to put some braid on one and a fluorocarbon leader for Texas rig and see what happens.

[Solidox]

I've heard of this and tried it but I didnt like the knot running through my guides so I downsized to a 2-3' flouro leader on the front of braid for jigs.

I would agree you get more feel and power but the down side is your introducing a breaking point that wasnt there before with your double uni knot.

[Jagwall]

I bought some braid and am going to give it a shot. Going to hit a 10 acre farm lake today i have access to. I will let you know how the braid/fishing works out. Thanks guys.

[blackhawk611]

So far i am Fishing Seaguar Kanzen Braid, with no backing or leaders. it is 60 lb test.i like it better than spider wire.

[blackhawk611]

OK i got 14# mono for my leaders.

[blackhawk611]

today i bought some ez mono, then got torn, for which to use as a leader on my braid the easy mon or fire-line? on a Carolina rig?

[blackhawk611]

did some checking online and found some pros said they like the mono for its stretch, and the fluorocarbon feel.but knot strength is down with the fluorocarbon.i guess that include the Palomar knot.

[blackhawk611]

today i bought some ez mono, then got torn, for which to use as a leader on my braid the easy mono or fire-line? on a Carolina rig?

for now i will use the Spider Wire ez mono.it is clear blue florescent. and i got 14 # test, so i should be good. your thoughts, please ?