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Leaders & Leader Materials

A leader protects the main line from abrasion, casting shock and the teeth of fish. In this group you will find fluorocarbon and mono leaders, heavy shock and wind-on leaders, and wire leaders. The material is chosen according to your fishing style, the bottom and the target species.

Mikado Dreamline Tapered Shock Leader 0,14-0,52mm 10x15m - Heavy Shock & Wind-on Leaders - 5900637016694 - 1
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Mikado Dreamline Tapered Shock Leader 0,14-0,52mm 10x15m

Shock leader
Mikado Dreamline Tapered Shock Leader 0,14-0,52mm 10x15m is a tapered shock leader that increases in diameter from 0.14 mm to 0.52 mm. The spool holds 10 leaders , each 15 m long. A tapered shock...
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11,99 €
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Mikado Fluorocarbon Jaws 20m - Fluorocarbon & Mono Leaders - 5900637032816 - 1
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Mikado Fluorocarbon Jaws 20m

Fluorocarbon line
Mikado Fluorocarbon Jaws 20m is a fluorocarbon line for leaders and hooklinks. The line comes on a 20 m spool in diameters of 0.50-0.70 mm. A breaking strength is given for each diameter, so you can...
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9,19 € - 13,99 €
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Westin W6 ST1 Fluorocarbon 50m - Fluorocarbon & Mono Leaders - 5707549543665 - 1
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Westin W6 ST1 Fluorocarbon 50m

Fluorocarbon leader material
Westin W6 ST1 Fluorocarbon 50m is a 100% fluorocarbon leader material for demanding conditions. It offers extreme abrasion resistance against sharp rocks, reefs and wrecks. The very stiff structure...
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20,99 € - 22,99 €
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Which leader material for which kind of fishing?

Fluorocarbon is hard for fish to see and resists abrasion from rocks, mussels and the mouths of fish well, so it is the most common choice to follow a braided main line in casting and jigging. A mono leader is more supple, knots easily and works well in trolling and in bottom fishing rigs, for example.

A shock leader is a heavier length of line that absorbs the jolt of casting a heavy lead or jig. A wind-on leader is joined to the main line without a bulky knot, so the connection can be wound through the guides onto the spool and a big fish can be brought close for landing.

A wire leader is the right choice when the teeth of the target species would cut through a standard leader.

Check the leader regularly and replace it if you feel nicks in the surface. Carry enough of your usual strength so that you can re-tie a fresh leader straight away on the water.