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S2 E35 | The Best Leader Length For Surf Fishing

S2 E35 | The Best Leader Length For Surf Fishing

Update: 2025-09-01
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On this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, the guys have their first on-air disagreement as they discuss the length of the leader they use when surf fishing for striped bass. Is longer always better? Does shorter produce more action? Are they just compensating? Listen in and find out, and let us know how and why you set up your leaders.

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S2 E35 | The Best Leader Length For Surf Fishing

S2 E35 | The Best Leader Length For Surf Fishing

Toby Lapinski and Jerry Audet