"...the ability to know exactly what you
are doing when it comes time to face-off with a
big GT is essential. Prior understanding and
preparation is key - this section aims to help
you with these aspects."
The twisted leader provides a great 'shock absorber' and an almost seamless
connection to the mainline. A twisted leader is made by doubling and twisting a
single strand shock leader. A correctly made twisted leader is considered one of the best
leader setups to connect mainline to lure for GT popping applications.
Other Notes
There is no need to make a twisted leader out of fluorocarbon. When
popping, the leader is almost always out of the water rendering fluorocarbon
expensively unnecessary.
If you are using stickbaits where the leader will be submerged, you can
attach a 'bite' leader made of fluorocarbon. Instead of twisting the twisted
leader back up itself (step 5), take a single strand of fluorocarbon shock
leader and do a uni-to-uni/nail knot to the two strands of the twisted leader end
(be careful not to let it unravel!). You can also crimp the fluorocarbon
shock leader to the twisted leader.
