leader length for pinks in the river

[TyeeMatt]

I always use a fluorocarbon leader when throwing spoons, spinners, or twitching jigs that is a couple lbs test below my mono mainline. Fluorocarbon is heavier than mono, less visible to fish, and if I get a snag I can break off if need be and not lose a ton of mainline because my leader is lighter. I wouldn't tie a spinner directly to mainline, especially in the salt. If the spinner isn't spinning right you will get line twist, ruining a large length of your mainline.

[jonb]

i would agree a swivel and leader is good for spinners and spoons to try to avoid line twist, but im not a fan of flourocarbon, i find it isnt as deppendable as a high quality mono line. i would attach a swivel to your mainline then use another length of lighter weight mono for the leader. use maxima ultragreen.
for jigging DO NOT use a leader. tie it to your main line. the less knots the better, the object of the excersize is to keep things simple. ive done this for years and havnt had a problem. be sure to use maxima ultra green mono in 8lb test preferably or 10lb if you have a larger reel, but no larger than 10lb.