Originally Posted by
hap
We have not used wire leaders in many years and see little need for them... a short tippet of heavy Maxima with a good loop knot will give you plenty of action on the fly and just check it regularly for wear. A common day for us here is well over 100 pike and we seldom lose flies due to teeth.
art
Art, I have heard that about not needing leaders. From my past experiences using spinning gear and 8 or 10 lb test Fireline, for example, pike will slice right through that before you can finish your hookset! 
I'd like to try your suggestion. What pound test of the Maxima do you recommend?
(edit: I was typing this while Tig was also responding).
Last edited by FishnDave; 03-04-2014 at 05:53 PM.
David Merical
St. Louis, MO
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