Primary source: BassLureFish field test #14, filmed on the water and published 9 August 2026.
| Test # | 14 of 20 |
|---|---|
| Question | Does adding a fluorocarbon leader change sea bass catches compared with tying the lure straight to braid? |
| Test type | Line & leader |
| Species | European sea bass |
| Video published | 9 August 2026 |
| Video length | 18m 18s |
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What we tested
Braid-direct and braid-to-fluorocarbon presentations were compared during the same fishing session.
What this session suggests
Leader choice is about more than visibility: abrasion, stiffness, knots and confidence all change with the setup.
What this does not prove
Leader material changes several things at once, and a single session cannot establish how visible line is to bass in every water condition.
Why we publish the limitations
Sea bass fishing is a field environment, not a laboratory. Tide, water clarity, light, prey, fish movement and angler execution can all change during a session. A BassLureFish result describes what happened in the recorded test. Repeated tests in different conditions are more persuasive than any single score.