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Originally posted by Lofty:

And back to saltwater salmon;
why is Keizer saying to stick with the true leader material as opposed to just using heavy mainline spool flourocarbon material? [/QB]
True FC leader material is very stiff and cannot be used effectively for mainline.
Most folks like to use heavy leader between their flasher/dodger, and their lure. The idea is the action of the flasher/dodger transmits to the lure via that stiffer, heavier line. With that in mind, a super stiff flurocarbon leader (material) should be extremely effective for providing that transmission.
I'd guess that's what John means.
Personally, all I have to say about leader material for fishing here, in fresh and salt, is UG. Like most, I don't use flurocarbon (anymore). My main peeve is that it doesn't tie good knots, (even the limper stuff designed for mainline) when compared to a slick-surfaced monofiliment like UG.

J.D.
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