Braid to snap swivel question

[sfef84]

Should I put a mono/flouro leader on my 65lb braid when connecting to a big snap swivel or no? What lb mono if so?

[Moonpie]

I like to use a #10 or #12 swivel tied to the main line(braid) and approx. a 12"-14" flourocarbon leader tied to the lure.
Normally I use 20lb leader material.

[Steve_A]

If I use braid, it's 30 lb. test, and I use a small Spro swivel with about 18" of 20 lb. mono.

[sfef84]

30lb test to 65lb braid?? doesnt that negate the strength of the mainline?

[Steve_A]

No, I use 30 lb. braid, not 65, but you could still use a Spro swivel. I guess it would all depend on what you are fishing for, inshore, off-shore, etc.

[Moonpie]

We need more info on what your targeting?

Trout and reds in the bay?
Offshore stuff wif the big teethessess?

My description is normal bay rigging. I spool the reels with 30lb test braid.
On my big surf reels I'm using 50 and 65lb stuff.

[WestEndAngler]

Should I put a mono/flouro leader on my 65lb braid when connecting to a big snap swivel or no? What lb mono if so?

I have 65lb braid on my off shore reels with 60-80 yards of 60LB top shot. The 60LB is sometimes tied to the my 100LB leaders for snapper, also tied to wire leaders etc. Works great.

[corndog]

If I am around the platforms I use 80lb mono all the way, Be sure to cut back ever so often to fresh mono!!

[Coastalobsession]

Don't use a swivel. I tie my 40lb fins windtamer to a 20lb leader with a Albright. Then tie on a tony clip

[Robalo]

Snap swivels will make you cry when that big fish comes off due to the swivel opening.

[WestEndAngler]

Snap swivels will make you cry when that big fish comes off due to the swivel opening.

Thus the reason we just shoot 'em.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1eVmF7m0oA