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Angus Hulme:
Thanks Dave, does the connection between the twistie and the heavy bite leader section become quite bulky and visible? Or doesn't it matter?

Found a couple more pics. These are 2 of the factory produced lures that copped a bit of punishment (admittedly the broken hook was a Decoy Cutlass, so maybe next time I should look at the Owners?) .....

Luke Wyrsta:

--- Quote from: Angus Hulme on December 11, 2009, 11:26:58 AM ---Thanks Dave, does the connection between the twistie and the heavy bite leader section become quite bulky and visible? Or doesn't it matter?

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For heavy popping it is fine. The join is usually out or above the water a majority of the time and has negligible effect on casting distance etc. Obviously, if you are fishing lighter, you may intentionally want a lighter more finesse leader system.

For stickbaits, I personally would steer clear of crimps/twisties and opt for single strand leaders.

Graham Scott:
Awesome!

Angus Hulme:
Thanks Graham

Luke, ta for your suggestions. We were using a twisted leader for both poppers and stickbaits.......do you think a twisted leader becomes too visible for underwater presentations? If so, do you change your entire leader system every time you switch from a popper to a stickbait, or do you fish multiple rods in any given session to allow both leader systems?

Thanks
Angus

Travis Heaps:

--- Quote from: Angus Hulme on December 12, 2009, 01:00:34 PM ---....or do you fish multiple rods in any given session to allow both leader systems?

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STOP!!  You don't to know the answer to this Angus...it = expensive  :D ;)

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