The Hunt For Big Fish with Larry Dahlberg

Larry,

In the new peacock bass photos, it looks like the Wide Glide was tied to a leader. Do you ever use leaders for them? If so, please elaborate on what types of lures, material and strength.

Thanks,

Dan

I always use leaders for peacock bass. 60# hard mono up to 130# depending on the size of the lure and how heavy the cover is that they are in or have access to!
On a wide glide I use an open loop knot. On prop baits I use a leader slightly longer than the lure to prevent line from getting twisted in the prop.
best
L

Thanks Larry! I'm going down in January, somewhere in the Negro basin. I'll probably tie with an FG, but I know you sometime use a Bimini with a double nail knot. I need to practice these leader connections....