Anyone who has encountered the northern pike or muskie has also encountered the dreaded “bite off”, so common when these fish come unglued on a bucktail, jerkbait, jig or spoon.

Musky fishing is getting more popular every year, and with gaining interest there is always more questions. What is the best reel, rod, boat, lure, line, etc?

I absolutely won’t tie a leader with anything other than Vanish.

Fluorocarbon leaders are an “item” in the Esox world these days. This material is far tougher than mono, and with the right consideration for tackle and species, makes for good leader material.

Pete breaks down the leader material that he uses for trolling for big game muskies.

Rob Manthei shows you how he ties his wire leaders directly to his fishing line when fishing for big game pike and muskie.

Marc Thorpe talks about the benefits of using a fluorocarbon leader and how to prepare it for catching big muskies

Keith exposes one of his techniques for his other fishing loves, muskies and pike.

When fishing for the esox species, the last connection between your line and lure is the leader. Using the right leader can not only increase your catch rate but also help to avoid fouling problems.

Avid pike angler and expert Joe Bednar covers all the aspects of choosing leaders for toothy critters.