hi viz braid for surf casting ?

[Anthony]

I just spooled up with the yellow 30lb braid. In the past i have always used the low viz green...but I can see shit anymore (don't get old). anyway i'm hoping with a 3 foot flouro leader it wont spook the fish?

[Capt. Debbie]

Why only three feet of floro leader?

I do two rod lengths generally. Abrasion on the line while casting is way down. And less likely to spook the fish 15-16 feet away. BUT..... Need a smooth joining not as it runs through the guides with every cast to keep the distance up when you cast.

And if you get a bite off or a break off - you likely still have enough leader/shock line left and no tying pain in the a*s knots in the wind. Just my thoughts.

I also feel your pain seeing tiny stuff as you age. LOL

[Billy223]

Good info.
I use about an arms length or a tad more of flouro and join it to a barrel swivel with braid on the end of that.
It's hard for me to launch with longer leader due to the swivel getting stuck in the guides.
Do you have a preferred method of joining the flouro and braid together? Would that make it as strong as using a barrel swivel or stronger?

Thanks

[Capt. Debbie]

I've tied the mono-braid with knots. Don't know anyone who uses a swivel. It's a good idea. But cuts cast smoothness.

Why not a swivel at the bitter end of the flouro leader?

I like the longer leader when casting because I still have a few wraps on the reel when launching. That I THINK gives it a little more spring and does not stress the joining knot since your trigger finger is on the leader when letting it rip. I like it that both casting and conventional reels.

It's a personal like. Not gospel. I'm sure others

Originally Posted by Billy223

Good info.
I use about an arms length or a tad more of flouro and join it to a barrel swivel with braid on the end of that.
It's hard for me to launch with longer leader due to the swivel getting stuck in the guides.
Do you have a preferred method of joining the flouro and braid together? Would that make it as strong as using a barrel swivel or stronger?

Thanks

[Irish Jigger]

My father has been fishing yellow or white power pro for years. I fish green and there has been no difference in production of one or the other. We fish with a 36 to 40 inch flouro leader.

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Irish Jigger

My father has been fishing yellow or white power pro for years. I fish green and there has been no difference in production of one or the other. We fish with a 36 to 40 inch flouro leader.

thanks that is what i"m looking for....

but I do it Capt Franks way on all my freshwater rods....so maybe ill do it that way for surf.

the knot i use is an overhand knot about 5 times..works great and easy to tie.

[Riz]

I have always use a line to line uni knot. learned it 20 years back from a tarpon guide I knew in florida. holds up well and I use it fresh or salt. recently my buddy showed me a more streamlined knot for joining mono and braid but the name escapes me, ill ask and repost. maybe its me but i believe the less metal, aside from the hook lol, the better. just an opinion. btw leader material is seagar invis-x

[tjd24]

Originally Posted by Billy223

Good info.
I use about an arms length or a tad more of flouro and join it to a barrel swivel with braid on the end of that.
It's hard for me to launch with longer leader due to the swivel getting stuck in the guides.
Do you have a preferred method of joining the flouro and braid together? Would that make it as strong as using a barrel swivel or stronger?

Thanks

I use an Albright knot or Double Uni knot to make the braid to mono connection.