line question

[steelfire]

I have been running 17lb mono for my downrigger rods with a floru leader. Do I really need a leader or can I just run the 17lb test?? I run spoons and flys

[LongLine]

You can run spoons without a fluro leader depending on your line and action of the spoon. i.e. I wouldn't run heavy braids direct to the spoon or any line I thought the fish could easily see. I run Maxima lines and put rings on all my spoons.

Some guys won't go after Browns without a fluro though.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[steelfire]

Ok, so it ok to run straight 17lb mono for salmon but if i go after browns I should use fluro leaders??

[LongLine]

I'd recomend a clear lighter line (fluro) leader for Browns this time of year. Browns are notoriously weary.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[steelfire]

Thanks Tom!