The Purpose Of Leader Lines

[@kingpoles1122]

I know you made this video sround 8 years ago but thank you im new getting into catfishing and you can't imagine how much this helped me

[@mastergunj7514]

I knew nothing about leader lines and never used them and saw no purpose but you have explained 2 different scenarios which make absolute sense and perfect logic. Thanks

[@WagonSnatcher]

4 years down the road and still helping new fisherman! Thank you!!

[@GodOfDestructionVegeta27]

6 years now! And it just helped me!!

[@WaterMaloneeee]

6 years now sorry.

[@biscut3374]

make that 7!

[@jonathanguillen4152]

@@biscut3374 make that 8

[@maxwellheyward7988]

@@jonathanguillen4152bros in the future

[@kaijunior4339]

I’m from the pacific. I am new to this type of fishing, never used a rod. I’ve always dived for my fish. This is all new to me. This is a very good start to my learning. Thank you

[@omegadude112]

been here since 400 subs. i love your tips and tricks! 22 years old, so i still have a lot to learn, and youre the best teacher a guy could ask for!!!

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

Thank you so much for the years of support!

[@mystic_tacos]

FINALLY!!!! A good, concise and easy to understand explanation. I've just recently started using leader lines and lo and behold I've been doing it ALL wrong lol. Thank you very much. Just one problem with leader lines, but it's the same with fishing in general. Saving the weight, bead and leader you lose the hook which is kind of, at times, the most expensive of the whole setup. But oh well, I like the idea :D

[@LVGRCCrawlers]

It’s better to loose just the hook then to loose everything .

[@simplyengineering2350]

I like using braid to mono or braid to flouro. Get the sensitivity of the braid but the abrasion resistance of the mono, or the sinking effect of flouro. flouro leaders can make lures float slightly deeper, and mono slightly shallower. There's lots of benefits to using leaders.

[@juannunez1136]

I’m from El Paso I’ve caught only one fish in my life didn’t take it serious until recently but didn’t know much I did the Kentucky rig like he showed in another video I had catfish on my line all day got 9 of them in a day wtf!!! Thanks

[@bsauce5643]

Where did you go fish?

[@juannunez1136]

B Sauce rio grand but use the app fish brain it helps a lot also

[@bsauce5643]

@@juannunez1136 I hit up Hideaway but there is just small catfish...I'm going to check out the app...

[@ThatStevenLouis]

Beast mode 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@gmaxdad4281]

I had no idea why people used this . Thanks for explaining in a way I understand now!!

[@jeanettehicks1529]

this is the best catfish channel ever love the vids

[@PastorPeewee20]

I'm in Texas and been fishing for years but until now I have never understood why use a leader I never had used 1 thanks for your help and teaching me about it!

[@happyviewerviewinghappy7559]

Out of all the videos I've watched for this, I definitely think this is the one I most understood and made sense. Thanks bro🤙🏾 From New Zealand

[@anteam9341]

In the shortest amount of time too

[@laszlobacs9347]

I was always wondering why would one use a heavier leader to lighter main line and your video helped me understand that and I guess it makes sense. Thanks for sharing.

[@BAU111]

Hfs your set up is sick dude that’s big game fishing and I’m over here catching 4lb bass thanks you for the advice mate , happy fishing !

[@HaphazardHomestead]

Your Quick Tips are nice -- easy to understand and useful! This all applies for a lot more than catfish, too!

[@rommeldizon1980]

❤❤❤7 years already still helping 😊🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@carolinacoins]

Thank you for making it so easy to understand.

[@fishingbanditsilva8257]

dude thanks for your video I got a whole new way to go fishing I used go fishing as a kid at Lake Machado in Los Angeles there was blue hill or crappie and cat fish I'm buying my stuff again and your video helped out about the leader makes sense..thanks

[@Sirfancystash]

Never really understood a leader but with your video its brilliant

[@lindajones1592]

Basically what it boils down to is if your willing to risk your weight and swivel...especially the weight cause them bigger 4oz and larger no roll sinkers are pretty pricey. Its bad enough losing a large circle hook let alone the weight etc to. Thanks for the info Chris! Love your channel brother!!!

[@goodguy71]

Best explanation ever, now I know why I need this chunk of line I’ve been using for more than 3 years)

[@fredflintstone1547]

good job! I realize that your page is mainly about catfish, but I would like to mention that when fishing around pilings, branches, submerged trees, etc. people sometimes use a long leader of extra heavy/abrasion resistant line in case the hooked fish decides to swim in and around multiple different obsticles you can still have a chance at reeling him in. People will often use very light/fine leaders for sensitive/spooky fish like native/wild trout and salmon. The idea is that the lighter line is harder for the fish to see. This is a standard practice and one of the most common uses for a leader line. There are also leaders made of steel for fish that have gnarly grills - like sharks.\ Fly fishing is an entirely different realm where lines can float or sink, leaders are tapered and tippets are even finer leaders for the leader you've already got. Fly fishing has a significant learning curve to become proficient, however I have caught more trout on fly-gear in a few years than I have by using spinners and spoons in my entire lifetime. I wouldn't bring my fly-tackle to a lake though, only moving water.

[@dolfanrob262]

Thanks for the straight to the point information. Exactly what I was looking for!

[@Caughtitoutdoors]

Good info Kris. The same is done in fly fishing with a team of flies. The flies bellow, are tied on dropper lines that are thinner so you don't lose your entire rig if you do snag.

[@jamesyarker2862]

Mate I had no idea what a leader line was and to be honest I knew I’d get laughed at if I asked my mates, thanks for sharing your knowledge and helping me avoid the ridicule

[@bioletsmakeiteasy]

Thank you! This is so informative, I can't believe it took me this long to understand the point of a leader. Can you please post a video about how to use the drag? When you let it go, versus pull the fish in? I think this would make a great basics fishing series, just an idea.

[@simplyengineering2350]

There are more benefits as well. You can combine attributes of lines by using leaders. Braid is sensitive, Flouro sinks, and Mono floats and stretches. Mono is also very abrasion resistant. Flouro and Mono will effect floating and sinking lures. Flouro will make a lure float slightly deeper or sink faster, and mono slightly shallower and sink slower. So if you have a floating lure or slow sinking lure that you need to go a little deeper then you can add a flouro leader. and et cetera.

[@nealmason6482]

Very good tips and very true. You helped me become a more knowledgeable angler with leaders.

[@davidcarlisle3205]

great info, will be using this set up alot more here in waco tx. keep up the fantastic video's, have watched your video's for awhile.

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@totalannihilation9065]

this makes perfect sense. I've fished with guys who use bigger leader on spots prone to get snagged

[@MikeJones-xh2uy]

couldn't say much better perfectly explained

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

thanks!

[@josianemelo3268]

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[@allenpatterson1070]

muddyrivercatfishing what brand of braided line do you use

[@SylvesterMarshallPune]

Thankfully, I used the same logic to tie my leader line. You guys really rock giving all the tech details.

[@ThisFish888]

I fish saltwater and use 20lb mono mainline with 50lb mono leader line on a carolina rig for big drum and stripers. Also we put shockleaders inbetween, like either a 30/40lb mono fishing line piece about 10 to 15 feet long to protect the line during casting and from chafing on the weights. You should mention that dedicated leader line is much larger diameter and more resistant than typical fishing line.

[@okidoke4822]

Sounds perfectly reasonable to me. Good explanation my man.

[@eliassilva3496]

Excellent explanation, direct and clear. Thank you

[@jessejamesmcguire]

Hey buddy. I got a tip for you from the carp side. You can go with your first scenario all the time if you use a carp style hook link aka leader. These leaders are braid that is coated with a thick rubber. I use them for my flat fishing here in Arizona. That way you can always go half your mainline strength. Also you can add a carp style safety set up to to drop your weight if you get snagged. I’ve been using carping tactics for flats and it does wonder. Your friend Jess Arizona carp anglers

[@GRDray]

Excellent video and tips. This info is exactly what I've been needing. Thanks for sharing.

[@NMranchhand]

Well done. And you can also put a “break point” anywhere in the chain you want with a short piece of light line. The point is: you should KNOW where your line is going to part.

[@wackpackxj]

Was trying to figure out what to make my Carolina rig with for flounder. Thanks bud.

[@geneside0]

Thanks for the easy to follow tip. Im new to fishing and other videos are so complicated. Awesome!!!

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

thanks for watching!

[@Vanfilmschannel]

I am a newbie thankyou ❤ I finally understand the leader line

[@10ampm]

dig your videos man. shout out from Defiance, Ohio

[@mikelancaster8664]

Thanks man now i fully understand. Love the videos keep up the good work

[@thomasdestry5188]

I appreciate your amazing explanations.Thank you.

[@reynoldmisihepi88]

love it im a new sub just because u r easy to understand and u explain it so well love from new zealand bro

[@lindavest5193]

Thank you so much for your help! You explained this so well!!!

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

you're welcome!

[@rayjay6769]

Very good explanation. Thank you!

[@zaneridley6405]

This was a very good and informative video thank you very much

[@jell-oputin8036]

Finally thanks man. I was right about about the first scenario u explained and was curious as to why the leaders was stronger then the main line .Now I know thanks bro.✌🏻🎣

[@bigfranchise]

Thank you! This makes more sense now 👌

[@woodywong76]

Thanks for a clear video! Great teacher.

[@andyattitude2000]

Thanks Kris for the clear explanation. Why do folks snell their hooks as opposed to using the Palomar knot?

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+andyattitude2000 snell knots work better on circle hooks to keep the hook in the "set" position. Some fisherman claim to have a better hook up ratio with a snell knot then a palomar knot.

[@andyattitude2000]

+muddyrivercatfishing Kool and thanks

[@chrislrob]

Thank you, sir! I could NOT figure out why anyone uses leader.

[@adamjovicic9006]

Great explaining I’m happy now 👍

[@faustinochairez6646]

that is a very good tip I always wanted to know abot the leader line good video and congrats on your channel I would like to meet you some day bro I am from levelland tx love your videos

[@steakslapn9724]

This was helpful. I just made the switch to braided line on my spin reel. Well actually my old man bought me a new Abu Garcia as a gift and told me I was only allowed to use braided line on it hahaha.

[@KurtisMays]

Thank you Brother....perfectly explained

[@zerk1563]

Thank you for this!! & that's a badass shirt I'm gonna order one

[@mikecha1957]

Somebody has been to the Steve Douglas school of rigging...LOL Same set up I use 65 lb braid and 50 Lb mono...In most cases...Good info..

[@DirtyAzathoth]

I use a 65 lbs steel 12 inch leader with the same setup it was made for musky but works good for catfish as well and just incase you get something with teeth it doesn't bite through your line

[@maces1405]

Thanks for that information! I fish under a bridge and get snagged a lot! Now I know how too lose the hook but not my whole setup. 👍

[@tomjohnson3004]

You are reminiscent of some guys I work with. You have knowledge, and do things differently; and everyone is good and they try and help. Please remember: John 3:16

[@ajrai7159]

Now I understand it all. Thank you.

[@TheRealFishingTackleChannle]

Perfectly explained 👊🏻👌🏼 🇬🇧

[@Hunter__14]

Good info like always however what if the weight is the one that is stuck?

[@jemnjules]

Thank you! Trying to learn for my son- 10year old future pro 😅

[@drewhon]

Good Video way to break it down man.. Thanks

[@robertorey3767]

We’re are u at?? Great vids man!! New to fishing and it’s been a lot of good tips

[@centenntrucker8496]

So both ways are correct, it just depends on the location of where your casting?

[@JorgeMartinez-fb4zt]

could you please explain what the main purpose of the using the orange beads. excellent Explanation by the way!

[@chrisp556]

Jorge Martinez the bead protects the knot from the weight. I like to use "Team Catfish Sinker Slide's" with a regular 6 or 8 ounce flat bank weight or "lock weights" as I call them.

[@Richardscreoleblend]

thank you for the perspective.

[@Juanelo1946]

Kris, ah, so that's why you use a leader! Thanks for the clear explanation, made even more demonstrative by the rig in your hand. It appears that the catfish don't mind the bait lying on the bottom, right? It's hard for me to imagine not using some sort of float. Thanks so much for the great explanation my friend!

[@wh8085]

+Juanelo1946 Whats for supper Juanelo ?? 8 )

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+Juanelo1946 they don't mind the bait being on the bottom at all. However, because they have a swim bladder, you can catch them at any depth. Find a spot on your lake with some nice cover close to a deep spot and give it a try. I'm curious as to how deep lake Ketchabigwan is?

[@wh8085]

muddyrivercatfishing That is good info you are sharing Kris. Those " no roll " weights are hard to find. Thanks for sharing !

[@Juanelo1946]

Kris, thanks for asking. The deepest part of Lake Ketchabigwon is an extensive area of 12 feet. There is one tree-lined shore that drops sharply, connected to that deepest area. It's filled with flooded trees, stumps and branches. It's where you see me taking the boat in almost all of my bluegill fishing videos. I've caught channel catfish there a few times. The other place the catfish hang out is by fish feeder, twice a day. I watch them feeding.

[@Juanelo1946]

Hi WH!!! How about bluegill in Chinese black bean sauce? LOL! Really!

[@marshallhurt8814]

Great video enjoy watching it! You good information about leader line I learn more about then know.Good teacher! Keep the videos coming and keep catch the big cats.

[@markdavid801]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@thetexanist]

I’m confused. Where did you find clear braid?? And why would you use neon green monofilament for a leader?????????

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

thetexanist the braid is actually miss green. I'm sure it's faded by the sun. There was no specific reason for the green leader line. Clear works just as good

[@thetexanist]

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[@grizzle273463]

Very informative. Thx so much.

[@robertdhillon8787]

thanks for the clear explanation!

[@user-my9su3cn5j]

Well this rod worked just as I hoped it would kzbin.infoUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend After reading some reviews I worried that the tip would break on this 8'6'' ultralite rod. I use it to target crappie but also end up getting larger species from time to time. Took it fishing this weekend for the first time and it performed flawlessly. The rod is rated for up to 6 lb test line so I set the drag on my reel to about 5 lbs. That's plenty to winch in crappie and more than enough to wear out larger fish. The largest fish I caught was about a seven pound alligator gar that was fun to bring in with such light tackle. Never felt like the rod was overly stressed. I think that if you set the drag to a reasonable amount beforehand and dont raise it while you are fishing, you should not have any problems breaking this rod and have fun treating large bass like line burning tuna

[@andrewwolflethecatfishmast790]

Is you leader line just the regular fishing line you would buy? Or is it made if something else like wire?

[@Dryw-fy4xh]

Thanks for the tips Kris!! Will you ever target flatheads at Elephant Butte? I'd love to see that record broken!!

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+Dryw2014 you know it!

[@CatsRule2024]

Great video! Simple and legit.

[@csickpuppy]

When using a bead on a rig does the color or opacity matter? Also what is your favorite size bead? Please use mm in sizing.

[@bobbyparker780]

What diameter of a bead do I need to buy for a 65 lb braided fishing line

[@vzarionroberson8021]

What knot do u use to tie your line to a swivel for catfish

[@steeltoeshawty5419]

Great video new to this channel but I think I'm gonna subscribe 👍

[@grandpatzer]

How do you choose what length of leader to put on there?

[@northdakotastrong6517]

Thanks MRCF for the information. In my area we have mainly channel cat and the rigs I use is the 3 way or slip sinker. On my 3 way rig my main line is 20 lb test , my hook end is 30lb, and for my weight end of the rig I use 8lb test line which when I get a snag all I lose is my weight. I learned that in one of your other videos. I do have a question and that is how long should my leader line be as well as my hook end? same for slip sinker ,whats the best length . Trying to figure out what it means on my 3 way when I shorten either line what actually happens.

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+Carl Austin leader lines can be different lengths. I've seen people use them up to 3 feet long. There are many different reasons for a length variance in your leader line. On a three way rig, I would use anywhere from 8 to 16 inches. On a Carolina rig, maybe 12 to 16 inches. That's just me

[@wraithofwar4688]

Longer weight line shorter hook line gets the bait up off the bottom, good for fishing bottom cover. I like my shad gut this way, good for liver and stink bait too. Shorter weight, longer hook line keeps it closer to the bottom. I never use this method, i'll go with a slip weight if i want the bait on the bottom. Sometimes i just slack up the line on a 3-way and let it sit right off the bottom, good for worms and catches carp if you use a treble hook.

[@paulhughes8364]

Would a snap swivel be too weak for big cats? Should not use them and just use regular barrel swivel?

[@octaviofuentes7781]

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[@jasonratsabout6777]

thanks for the information

[@jason3064]

Thank you for this man

[@alldaytony2751]

Where did you get that no role lead weight?

[@smeg8557]

OK, I get the theory behind the line snapping but what if you’re in a place that stops channel cats it’s a lake and they’re only I think about one or 2 pounds can leader be the same as my regular line?

[@naturegreen7233]

Can we use braid lines for leader line?

[@ac.7724]

Do you *have* to use a leader line? Is it worth all the trouble when you could just tie the hook to the line directly? Also, do you have to snell the hook? Why can't you just use a regular hook? Thanks for your help!

[@lemon-iu7bo]

It is recommended to use leader. There are many reasons to use leader for example: snaggy areas, line shy fish, etc. (Yes its worth the trouble to tie rigs with leader). No you dont have to snell a hook but if you can I recommend the egg loop knot it works good for salmon/steelhead/catfish. If you just use a regular hook and you get snaged you will lose your sinker,swivel,hook and what ever else you have on your rig but with leaders if you snag you will just lose leader line and hook. I know you want to catch more fish and to do that you need to use leaders.

[@wickedlokz1849]

Does the color of the leader line matter cause i dont see the difference from green and clear leader line works all the same to me

[@joelmagsino4145]

Can i use guitar string as leader line?

[@rocketdog4539]

Very well explained

[@SoulSeeker770]

Would you show how your line set up?

[@andrewwolflethecatfishmast790]

Is you leader line just the regular fishing line you would buy? Or is it made of something else like wire?

[@lemon-iu7bo]

Leader could be wire but its mainly just regular fishing line.

[@platatrish]

Thanks for your info Muddyriver, it is much appreciated!

[@dylanhuey7190]

Muddyrivercatfishing can you tell me your rod and reel combo

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+Dylan Huey I have a few different ones. I like the ugly stik rods. Lately ive been using a Mr. Catfish rod with a Penn Pursuit II