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How To Match The PE Main Line And Sub Line Numbers
Created on 06.10
How To Match The PE Main Line And Sub Line Numbers
PE Mainline & Leader Sizing Guide
Target Species | PE Mainline | Leader Type & Size | Key Principles |
Panfish/Roach (<0.5kg) | #0.4～0.8 | Nylon 0.2～0.4 | Ultraline for bite sensitivity |
Bass/Perch (1.5-2.5kg) | #1.0～1.5 | Fluorocarbon 0.6～0.8 | Rock/weed abrasion resistance |
Carp/Snook (3-5kg) | #2.0～3.0 | Nylon 1.0～1.5 | 5× fish weight strength buffer |
Toothfish (>10kg) | #4.0+ anti-cut | 80lb Wire + Fluorocarbon | Bite-proof in heavy cover |
Saltwater Special Cases
Scenario | PE Mainline | Leader Solution |
Rocky Reefs | #2.0/12-strand PE | 4# Fluorocarbon (abrasion-resistant) |
Pelagic Toothfish | #5.0 PE | 80lb wire + 5# Carbon leader |
Offshore Jigging | #3.0/8-strand PE | 20lb Fluorocarbon (salt corrosion-resistant) |
Mistake Prevention
1. Size Mismatch
Leader diameter ≤ 0.7 × Mainline diameter (e.g., #2.0 PE → ≤#1.4 leader)
Critical error: #1.5 PE + #2.0 leader → 80% mainline break risk
2. Brand Mixing
Knot strength drops 62% with mixed brands
3.UV Damage
Uncoated PE loses 50% strength after 200h sun exposure
Quick-Reference Chart
Application | PE Mainline | Leader | Target Species |
Stream Trout | #0.6 | 0.8# Fluorocarbon | Trout, Graylin |
Bass Boat Fishing | #1.2 | 1.5# Carbon | Bass, Walleye |
Offshore Reef | #3.0 | 60lb Wire + 4# Carbon | Grouper, Snapper |
Bighead Carp | #5.0 | 3.5# Nylon | Carp, Catfish |