Bluefin or Bonito Leader?

[FlyFishKid]

Does anybody know a good leader type to use while fishing for bonito and schoolie bluefin? So far I've just been using wire.

[Ray]

I go with straight 20 - 25 flouro for smaller fish and up to 40 for larger ones. For fly leaders on sinking line I go with a 4 - 6' one. 3 - 4' for spinning.

Keep it simple.

[FlyFishKid]

Thanks Ray for the info. Do you tie it on with an clnch not or something else.

[Ray]

You can use a nail knot or even make a loop in the fly line itself.

[FlyFishKid]

ok thanks again and sorry for the many questions but what knot do you use to attach the fly to the leader itslef.

[Soundking]

A bimini twist to a spider hitch to a slim beauty to a homer rhodes loop knot to a palomar knot.

Sorry about that...Yeah, you're good with the clinch knot buddy.

[FlyFishKid]

Thanks much Soundking and ray i'll set that up on my rod tomorrow.

[Ray]

I use a bow line knot for all leader to hook connections. Makes for a nice and easy loop.

[FlyFishKid]

Great thanks

[Ray]

A bimini twist to a spider hitch to a slim beauty to a homer rhodes loop knot to a palomar knot.

This from the guy who doesn't even need a hook to land Cod --125-3

see ya Sunday, early!!!

[FlyFishKid]

haha!!! :)