Leader length

[rickr]

Including snubber. Does anyone have a preferred leader length from dipsy to lure

 

[lazywave]

Length of rod. Just lift up and take a step back and it’s in the perfect spot to net the fish

 

[Derkd9]

6ft + snubber

 

[one.last.cast]

Length of rod.

 

[Fish Whisperer]

Length of rod. Just lift up and take a step back and it’s in the perfect spot to net the fish

Perfect

 

[John Kenney]

I use a leader 5 to 6 feet max.

I also use 5 to 6 foot leaders.

 

[hvyhaul]

Length of rod. Just lift up and take a step back and it’s in the perfect spot to net the fish

Until you add a Bimini into the mix. That changes everything.

 

[rickr]

Until you add a Bimini into the mix. That changes everything.

Ya. No kidding

 

[Derkd9]

Bimini is nice for cruisin and swimming
Just gets in the way fishing.
The idea of it is nice while fishing that’s for sure.

 

[Woodsman]

Until you add a Bimini into the mix. That changes everything.

Also fishing solo changes things.

 

[Wave Runner]

Until you add a Bimini into the mix. That changes everything.

I just lift the rod and jump straight up a couple of feet works great.

 

[Mattcrash]

Any thing longer then then rod makes it hard to net a fish

 

[lazywave]

Until you add a Bimini into the mix. That changes everything.

I do have a Bimini top and that works perfect

 

[Puddle Jumper]

Including snubber. Does anyone have a preferred leader length from dipsy to lure

Depends on allot of things .....boat layout ...being the biggest decider.....bimini top, roof , where you plan to net fish (off side , or in shute) length of net handle and room off back another thing to consider

In the past I used 5 -7 ' leaders ...but over last 2 years I have gone to 7 - 10 ' leaders ....but usually take an assortment with me .

 

[Dewworm]

I like longer leaders..I grab the leader and pull the line in by hand a bit then net..also stops the lure from flying into my face at the boat..

 

[Ticker]

I like longer leaders..I grab the leader and pull the line in by hand a bit then net..also stops the lure from flying into my face at the boat..

Yes thats works great on walleye
Not so much with salmon , had some nice line burns before

 

[Wave Runner]

Yes thats works great on walleye
Not so much with salmon , had some nice line burns before

Why did you grab the line on that big king your wife caught.

 

[Ticker]

Why did you grab the line on that big king your wife caught.

Not now days, I won't be doing that
One will learn real fast ofter the first one ...

 

[Wave Runner]

Not now days, I won't be doing that
One will learn real fast ofter the first one ...

Like a kid who puts their hand on a hot stove, usually only do it once.

 

[cathfisher]

totally agree on length of rod