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Excellent source for Fluoro leaders for Toothy Critters
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 8:45 pm
by dutchman2858
Just going to toss this out there. I just ordered some fluorocarbon leaders from a fellow on eBay and they are excellent. I ordered 14" leaders in 100# test and 130# test. He can make any length in a wide variety of pound tests. The leaders come complete with ball bearing swivels on both ends: barrel on one end and snap swivel on the other. If you're in the market they are definitely worth checking out. Here's the listing for one style: 3 MUSKIE (BIG GAME FISH) LEADERS CHOICE 80lb TEST 14" LONG 100% FLUOROCARBON
Re: Excellent source for Fluoro leaders for Toothy Critters
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 10:38 pm
by harleypiker
watch out for those ball bearing swivels. the hole drilled thru the pin has normally very thin side walls and I quit using them when a couple broke out. Also be sure the split rings are soldered twice. I would get at least 18 inch leaders if they are available. A nice muskie is at least 18 inches girth. one roll takes up that leader.
Re: Excellent source for Fluoro leaders for Toothy Critters
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 11:09 pm
by Sideburns
just got these ball bearing swivels today from a chinese ebay seller, I'm shocked at how nice they are.. look strong to me! ordered two sizes, with duo lock snaps/ soldered jump rings =$1.50 for ea 10 pc pack free shipping , took two weeks though.
The 100 pc packs of duo lock snaps for 3 bucks haven't shown up yet.
Re: Excellent source for Fluoro leaders for Toothy Critters
Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 5:59 am
by dutchman2858
Harleypiker: Crap--I appreciate the info about leader length. I'll try the 14" since I have them, but next time will go 18". FYI, the ones mentioned at the beginning of the thread are made by a fellow in the Good Ol' USA!
Re: Excellent source for Fluoro leaders for Toothy Critters
Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 6:00 am
by dutchman2858
I should have said, "Assembled by a fellow in the USA," I don't know where his components come from...
Re: Excellent source for Fluoro leaders for Toothy Critters
Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 6:15 am
by harleypiker
Your excellent pic is centered on the exact spot of weakness I referred to. the bigger sizes have a little more metal around the hole and will hopefully work out ok for you. I really like the ball bearing swivels also except for that weak spot. That halibut in your I.D. pic would probably be a good test for them!