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Wind-On Leader
A long leader with a hollow-core loop that connects to your main line and can be reeled through the guides onto the reel — giving offshore anglers a long leader they can crank the fish close on.
When to use it
- Offshore trolling and live-baiting
- When you want a long leader you can reel to the rod tip
Strengths
- Reels smoothly through the guides
- Long leader for big, leader-shy pelagics
- Quick loop-to-loop swaps
Weaknesses
- More advanced to rig
- Overkill inshore
Key facts
Best species: Tuna, sailfish, marlin, wahoo
Common mistakes
- Poorly seated loop splice
- Using it where a simple leader would do