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Old 24-02-2008, 07:37 PM
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Good evening

I have a 8/9 weight GRXi rod and a scierre XDP 7/9 reel with a floater.

What do need to stick on the end of it in the way of leaders etc. I assume Pike are more likley to bite through conventional leader material than trout ?

Can any one recommend some locations in kent for pike on the fly ?

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Old 24-02-2008, 08:08 PM
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You'll need to use a trace on the end of your leader to prevent getting bitten off.

Some advocate the use of hard mono in heavy breaking strains but fishery rules often dictate that wire traces must be used and if this is the case then the debate is over.

I use this multistrand wire in 20lb and have found it better in every respect than hard mono ....
http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Mode...?ModelID=12812

It knots easily so you can tie your flies directly to your leader.

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Old 24-02-2008, 08:15 PM
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Check out the Surflon line:
http://www.completefisher.com/surflon.html
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