he length of line directly near the hook or lure is called the leader. In a lot of modern lure fishing with braided line a length of leader is attached to the braid as a matter of course. People do not even think about it, it is done as a matter of habit. There is an overarching idea that the leader makes the lure or bait less visible to the fish. I am not sure this is true, and I have recently been experimenting with the idea of removing the leader altogether and connecting the lure directly to the braided line. Most
