Fluorocarbon Line For Walleye Leader

[MudCat08]

What pound test fluorocarbon line would a walleye NOT be able to cut through? I have 20lb fluoro for pickerel, fluke, and bass but i think that's probably too thick for walleye to comfortably bite.

Would 6 or 8 pound fluoro line be good, or will they chomp right through that?
I realize they are more pike-like than bass or perch.

Also would i be able to use the same fluoro line for larger trout and similar slightly toothy fish species?
Trying to kill two birds with one stone and get a fluoro leader that will work for walleye but also 20"+ trout, etc.
Thank you for any recommendations.

[FASTEDDIE29]

I use 8-10 Fluoro for vertical jigging and other tactics when it comes to Walleye. I can't remember a time I've been cut off by Mr Waldo. Where are you fishing for Trout? They tend to be very line shy especially in super clean water like RV. I can't see myself going over 6-8 lb Fluoro for any Body of water that holds Trout. On the streams and rivers my spools are loaded with 4 lb test for those pretty trout.

[Chrisper4694]

walleye teeth are nothing like pike teeth. walleye and trout have cone shaped teeth, the sides of their teeth are not sharp. they are pointy. So in theory lighter line for them is fine, although there is always the chance they can get the tip of the tooth into the knot and do enough damage to pop it or rub the point across the line enough times to damage it (def check the line religiously if you're catching).

lighter line will give you better lure action and obviously less chance of spooking a weary fish. I use 4-6 for casting small lures to trout in clear streams; 6-8 for bigger trout in very clear waters; 8-10 for walleye during non-night hours (at night you can get away with a little heavier if you want maybe tie a loop knot rather than a knot that snugs up to the lure to give more action to negate what you loose from using heavier line).

pike, muskie, and pickerel teeth are like razor blades that slice and i've had a big muskie slice through 50# flouro leader instantaneously with one head swipe.

[Jigman13]

Echoing a lot of what's been said here. For eyes, I use 8-15 lb fluoro dependent upon what I'm throwing at them and where. When using larger plugs in the lakes and rivers, I use 15. It helps deal with the abrasion from rocky structure and gives added strength when wrestling fish outta weed beds I.e. Hopatcong night bite. When throwing smaller plugs, jigs, and soft plastics, I'll drop down to 8. This enables the lures to operate as they should rather than being negatively impacted by the weight and stiffness of the leader.

For trout, 6 lb line/leader or less, no matter where I'm fishing.

[Skunk City]

8lb Flouro for me, never any cutoffs from Walleyes. As was mentioned above, their teeth are more from grasping and holding than slicing and cutting.

[ratherbe]

Thats a great pic.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Originally Posted by Skunk City

8lb Flouro for me, never any cutoffs from Walleyes. As was mentioned above, their teeth are more from grasping and holding than slicing and cutting.

Fall is here!!!!!!
WALLEYE OR DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chrisper4694]

You guys are telling me you never had your line busted? Liars!

[MudCat08]

Thank you for the info guys.
For the trout I am thinking lakes like wawayanda and round valley (will be going there for salmon/trout hopefully).
For the walleye was thinking of baiting with nitecrawler on one rod and throwing curly tail grubs on another.

Sounds like 6 or 8pound fluoro is the one for the job?

In small rivers and streams i do use 4 pound mono for the little trout with success

Also awesome photo, Skunk City!

[Jigman13]

Skunk, it's pics like that which have created my walleye addiction. And I'll be at it tomorrow night... next 3-4 wks should be good. Nice crisp chill in the air at night.