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.
well the first step is to putt 40ft of mono on the spool to keep it from sliping and tangeling. then get the braid and tie it to the mono using double uni knot or albright knot. then wind until all braid is gone or till the line is around 5mm from the edge of the spool. have fun fishing.
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I am bass fishing and starting to throw frogs. I have never used braid before. Wouldnt braid be too dark or thick? Wouldnt the fish see it better than a mono leader?
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.
I lost a couple of fish due to poor knot connection from my main braided line to a 60lb mono leader.Any one knows a good strong knot please help thks.
david
Is anyone using braided line on stripers? I’ve had my line broken twice and now it’s broken again with my brother using it. It is a 40lb test.
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…
Does braided fishing line deteriorate when it is used in slatwater?
I am pretty sure that I’m going to get 150 yds. of braided fishing line for Christmas and I was wondering how most people rig it. I fish off of my dock, off of drawbridges, and off of the boat in no deeper that 30ft. of water. Should I use a lot of weight? A leadhead jig? And how long should the leader line be, (I’m using 25lb monofilament). Thanks a bunch!
