Casting
Saltwater fishing demands the ability to deliver heavy payloads that stress your line. A wind-on leader puts the stress on the leader instead of the line.
Reeling Up Your Line
How many tip guides have you broken by reeling the swivel into them? Wind-on leaders eliminate the swivel and let you reel all the way in without damage.
How About a Handle?
Whether you're fishing from a boat, jetty or beach, you need a substantial piece of line to grab when landing large fish.
Ideal Length
The leader should be long enough to pass through the guides on your rod and make several turns around your reel.
The Knot
The best knot for joining your wind-on leader to your main line is the Albright knot. The knot should be small enough to pass through the guides without getting stuck.
Article Written By Stephen Byrne
Stephen Byrne is a freelance writer with published articles in "Nor'East Saltwater," "Sportfishing" magazine, "Pacific Coast Sportfishing" and "Salt Water Sportsman." As a fishing charter captain, he was also interviewed for a feature in "Field and Stream." Byrne studied environmental science at the State University of New York at Delhi.
