Getting back into my surf casting roots from my childhood (30+ years ago). This site has been invaluable in picking up pieces of info, from the new ideas and techniques, to relearning how to tie basic knots - remember it's been a while for me.
One thing I just don't get is using a leader for Stripers (shock leader or other). With so much talk regarding the Stripers stealthiness and ability to see the fishing line, isn't laying out a 60# piece of line basically advertising your presence? Even the 40#+ line on a typical rig seems like it would be visible.
I'm assuming that the response will be that, for what ever reason, a 60# piece of mono will not bee seen. If that is the case, how about going with a 45# black wire leader? Is a "thinner" black leader still more visible?
And finally - does anyone pre-tie there own leaders? Get a bunch of 60# leaders tied with a snap on one end, and a swivel on the other. Easy switching between mono and wire leaders during the day?
Actually one last question, assuming that there may be Blues in the area, if you were to start the day casting with a few lures, would you start with a wire leader, or go with the mono and wait to see if the Blues really are hitting (wait to loose your favorite popper)?
Really appreciate all that everyone has done to contribute to this site.
Thanks
HK
One thing I just don't get is using a leader for Stripers (shock leader or other). With so much talk regarding the Stripers stealthiness and ability to see the fishing line, isn't laying out a 60# piece of line basically advertising your presence? Even the 40#+ line on a typical rig seems like it would be visible.
I'm assuming that the response will be that, for what ever reason, a 60# piece of mono will not bee seen. If that is the case, how about going with a 45# black wire leader? Is a "thinner" black leader still more visible?
And finally - does anyone pre-tie there own leaders? Get a bunch of 60# leaders tied with a snap on one end, and a swivel on the other. Easy switching between mono and wire leaders during the day?
Actually one last question, assuming that there may be Blues in the area, if you were to start the day casting with a few lures, would you start with a wire leader, or go with the mono and wait to see if the Blues really are hitting (wait to loose your favorite popper)?
Really appreciate all that everyone has done to contribute to this site.
Thanks
HK