The Fluorocarbon Leader Rip Off

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We are all fans of fluorocarbon line whether using it just as a leader, tippet or main line. But, don’t make the mistake of buying line labeled as leader – you will overpay for what you get. Granted, the line, in this case, labeled as leader is a tad thicker, but not enough to make a real difference in abrasion resistance. 

The video below explains the details.

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Steve Moore

In 2015, Steve created the Kayak Hacks Fishing YouTube channel, which focused on gear hacks, fly, spin, and ebike fishing tips. Steve was a regular columnist for Southern Trout Magazine, where he wrote the "New Fly Guy" column to provide fly anglers with tips, techniques, and other advice between 2012 and 2019. He also wrote the "Kayak Hacks" column for Southern Kayak Fishing magazine from 2015 to 2018, where he served as the Field Editor. Beyond the magazines, he has written six books on fishing.

7 years of scouting…

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