Cutting Edge

Essential Approaches To Eliminate Bite-Offs

- Matt Arnholt

AS DEVELOPING TACKLE AND GEAR INFILTRATES THE MARKET it remains consistent that connections from mainline to leader and hook are the most critical components to successful sport fishing. Much effort is often focused on stealth and finesse presentations, yet for anglers chasing predators with razor sharp teeth, the attributes afforded by monofilament and fluorocarbon are irrelevant and only result in lost tackle and wasted opportunities. Game fish like wahoo, mackerel, bluefish, barracuda and sharks can easily destroy inferior tackle and it’s critical anglers apply rigging techniques that comprise a leader system suitable for the task at hand.

Wire leader is often a make or break consideration. However, not all leader is the same and different situations require the selection of varying line strengths and materials. Furthermore, the presence of wire itself does not automatically put anglers in the clear, as proper rigging techniques and quality terminal connections are still imperative. By taking the time to perfect wire presentations for their intended applications, anglers can look forward to more hookups with less heartbreak.

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