Ok I have always used mono, never tried flourocarbon, and do not like braid. I was wondering if I should use fluorocarbon instead or stick with mono and what mono is the best to use??? Thanks
Fluorocarbon is a type of nylon line that appears more invisible underwater than other lines, and it sinks. Fluorocarbons can be hard to cast with in small spinning reel outfits, but are very effective for finicky fish. Braided lines are effective because they have a better strength/line diameter comparison. You can fish a smaller diameter line and still have the same the same strength as a mono of a bigger size. This can lead to burying the line in the spool when setting the hook, and eventually backlash. But this can be avoided by setting the drag lower. Also braided line doesn’t stretch near as much as fluorocarbon line. Both lines are more abrasion resistant than monofilament, and typically last longer.
i have one light spinning set-up thats designated for light tackle fishing
i have one baitcaster..thinking about getting another one
with two baitcasters, how should i go about deciding what line to put on them, im fairly new to bass fishing and dont really know the difference between mono, braid, and flurocarbon
any help would be appreciated
Braided line is stronger and much thinner in diamater than mono. So 15lb. braid would have the diamater of 4lb. mono. Braid line will slip on your reel spool though and you won’t be able to spool up ubless you tape your spool first with masking tape, or you first put on a layer of mono and use braid as a long leader. Buy a small amount of braid to experiment and see if you like it but tie it on as a leader because braided line can be pretty expensive. Be sure to get a lb. test that is higher than you think you need because otherwise the diamater might be too thin. Have fun experimenting.
There’s many different versions on the market and its really down to matter of personal preference, i for example like to use Berkley Fireline, however i know a guy who will use nothing but power pro, which i prefer for saltwater fishing, so you see my point. When i cant get fireline, i use stren mircofuse, also you may want to try spider wire, i know some people who really like to use it but i personally dislike the line, give them all a go and see which suits your style of casting and fishing besthttp://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa…
I am highly new to using a baitcasting reel. I have a Quantum Burst 6.3.1 gear ratio reel. And a quantum medium-heavy rod. What line should i use for less birdsnests? Mono or braided what gets tangles less? What helps in less line lossed dude to the teeth in the Northern pike?
Mono & braid are both good for fishing a jig. I don’t use braid because it has the visibility of a light bulb in a dark room. I would stick with an abrasion resistant mono. I would use 10-12 lb. for light cover jig fishing, and 14-20 lb. for the heavy cover (where the big boys stay).
May i also say, i have had great luck with a “Bass Pro Shops Pro Enticer Football Jig” with a “Berkley 3″ or 4″ Chigger Craw” trailer. My all time favorite jig color is PB & J (Peanut Butter & Jelly.). For the jig, i like both the 1/2 & 1/4 oz. sizes. For the 1/2 oz. PB & J jig, i use a 4″ Berkley Chigger Craw in pumpkin green. For the 1/4 oz. PB & J jig, i use a 3″ Berkley Chigger Craw in pumpkin green.
Happy fishing.
