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Fly Fishing: Forums  Search   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in         Flies And Fins Forum Index -> Salt Water Fly Fishing Forum View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message flyhunter Newbie Joined: Jun 20, 2008 Posts: 2 Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:50 am    Post subject: Snook Leader Can anyone give a good formula for a snook leader. I just need to know proper length and if I need to add a shock tippet. If anybody has any formulas or suggestions, I would appreciate it. Back to top Piscineidiot Newbie Joined: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 10 Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:26 am    Post subject: Don't know about snook, but I can give you one for barramundi from Australia, if you like (Not IGFA though). If you're throwing bulky flies in amongst snags, use roughly 4' of 30lb fluorocarbon, leading to a shock of about 2' long of 40-50lb heavy mono or fluorocarbon depending on your preference. Short leaders turn heavy flies over easier, and in amongst the snags and drains here, the water's generally discoloured, so fish don't really spook easily. If they're spooking, and the water's clearer, I generally just use 8-9' of 30lb straight through. Nothing lighter really stands up to their jaws, and I feel any knots in the line would decrease the natural 'invisibility' of the leader. Hope this helps. Owen Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Flies And Fins Forum Index -> Salt Water Fly Fishing Forum All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Flies And Fins Forums----------------Fresh Water Fly Fishing ForumSalt Water Fly Fishing ForumGear, Trips, & Services Reviews ForumOff Topic Forum  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group

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