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Setup Question?

Discussion in 'Questions & Answers: Gain Angling Knowledge' started by Nautical Gator, Nov 15, 2015.


  1. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member
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    Originally posted by jenkins on our old forum

    I have a 6'6" medium spinning rod rated for 6-12# line. I'm planning to put a Shimon sienna 4000 reel on it with 15# power pro.
    Next is a 6'6" medium heavy casting rod rated for 12-20# line. I'm planning an abu garcia 5500c with 20#power pro.
    Finally is a 8' medium heavy spinning rod rated for up to 25# line. Planning an okuma abf 90 with 30# power pro.
    So my question is what size leaders should I use on these? Should I use mono or flour? Do they sound like good setups? I'll be fish in southwest Florida Charlotte harbor area for anything I can catch. Any and all info and advice I can get is much appreciated.
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 15, 2015
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  2. Notorious Too

    Notorious Too Cabin Boy

    Depends on what kind of fishing.....surf, jetty, pier.......and what type of bottom.....sand, rocks, snags........but a generic leader would be 20 to 30 lb mono. I've tried flouro and really did not notice any difference
     
    Notorious Too, Nov 15, 2015
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  3. Zak Attak

    Zak Attak Pirate

    your set up looks good.we use 20 lb fluorocarbon.we have pretty good success except for the blues.
     
    Zak Attak, Nov 15, 2015
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  4. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member
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    Bruce sometime gets it right! LOL smiley-laughing001.gif

    From my boat, I use;
    20lb most of the time... except for Red Drum then I use 40lb
    for inshore fish...
    I use 10" - 12" leader for Convicts, the shorter is better for them... with a 30lb leader...
    and longer 3ft - 5ft leader for Mangrove Snapper... and other inshore fish...

    Always us a swivel... and Slip sinker... so you can feel the fish bite easier and so the fish does not feel the sinker...

    Offshore is another story...
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 15, 2015
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  5. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member
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    Originally posted by jenkins on our old forum

    I'll be fishin surf, jettys, piers. Various bottoms I would think. I have read most of the area is sand and mud bottom though. I'm thinking of going with the 2500sienna since its a bit lighter. I've only really fished freshwater so I find myself thinking my gear isn't adequate for saltwater fishing. I've seen bait big enough to pass as a trophy here:)
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 15, 2015
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