Hi
I've read a lot about tapered leaders, and how they're designed etc. They seem to be ideal, I've done a bit of research and I've decided on a Daiwa Tournament Tapered Leader.
Now,
From reading on a few forums I've picked up that some people change their leader often (every 1 or 2 sessions). When I've used regular shockleaders I've changed them every month or 2 depending on how much I get out. Are tapered leaders any different and do they need to be changed more often? I usually go out fishing twice a fortnight. How often would you lads change your leaders, tapered ones in particular, and also, would the brand named above be good quality?
Thanks a mil
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Question about tapered leaders
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Question about tapered leaders
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Re: Question about tapered leaders
That leader you mentioned above is very good stuff pricey to tho,I only ever use tapered leaders on fixed spools thats just me tho an cut off a good bit of the tapered end it makes it a bit stronger from snapping when snagged up etc
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Re: Question about tapered leaders
Thanks for that Ste.ste c wrote:That leader you mentioned above is very good stuff pricey to tho,I only ever use tapered leaders on fixed spools thats just me tho an cut off a good bit of the tapered end it makes it a bit stronger from snapping when snagged up etc
2019 species: codling, whiting, flounder, dab, dogfish, spurdog, sole, smooth hound, bass
2020 species: codling, dab, whiting, flounder, dogfish, turbot, smooth hound, bass
2021 species: flounder, black goby, dogfish, smooth hound
2022 species: dogfish, smooth hound
2023 species: flounder
2024 species: dab, smooth hound, flounder, bass
2020 species: codling, dab, whiting, flounder, dogfish, turbot, smooth hound, bass
2021 species: flounder, black goby, dogfish, smooth hound
2022 species: dogfish, smooth hound
2023 species: flounder
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