Line uses
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:12 #
I’m looking to get new line for this upcoming season and I was wondering what type of line I should use for a baitcaster and a spinning rod 1. The baitcaster is gonna be used for hard body baits and weighted rigs , I’m looking to run 15lb + should I use braid or mono?
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by gage_slides
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by gage_slides
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:16 #
I don’t fish spinning stuff. For the baitcaster im a fan of full braid and a short top shot of whatever you want. All my bass reels have 40 or 50lb braid. And top shot I vary between 10-50lb mono depending on what I’m doing.
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by roku225
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by roku225
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:19 #
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:23 #
Lightest I really ever throw is 1/4oz head with small 3 inch swimbaits and I never have any issues casting that.
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by roku225
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by roku225
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:26 #
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:32 #
If you are fishing moving baits I would recommend using mono as it will provide some stretch and won't rip the lure out of their mouths. I'm not a fan of using leaders so I typically fish straight lines. Bottom baits / moving baits I use Fluoro, top water is mono, and braid for frogging. If you are going to run braid on the baitcaster I would recommend 40lb at least. Anything less and you will have issues with birds nests.
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by Gorris
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by Gorris
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:35 #
Run braid on that baitcaster man. 30lb at least. The stuff just seems to work better in a baitcaster. Zero memory. I've conditioned mono/floro, soaked in water overnight to no avail. Braid works best in those. I say heavier braid because it's easier to work with.
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by train_spotting
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by train_spotting
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:38 #
I like straight braid, with a 10-15lb leader. Just make sure, if you use braid, tie a backing or wrap a layer or 2 of electrical tape around the spool. I like to use electric tape, it's worked for me and I never have slips, and it's easier than tying a backing
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by MichaelRast13
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by MichaelRast13
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:41 #
Nov 29, 2019 08:52:45 #
When looking at braid, look at diameter instead of breaking strength. Larger diameter line is easier to handle than smaller diameter on baitcast reels. 30lb braid is roughly equal to 8lb mono in diameter, 40lb/10lb, 50lb/12lb, 65lb/15lb, and so on. On low profile reels I like to use 30lb or 40lb braid and round reels I like 40lb through 65lb.
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by redmeansdistortion
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by redmeansdistortion
Nov 30, 2019 12:45:37 #
flybynight
Loc: Brookline, MA
Throw the spinning gear in the trash, 1 or 2 Braid set ups, 4 to 6 fluro, or 1 mono for topwater
Nov 30, 2019 16:16:27 #
Fishing Fool
Loc: redding, ca
I have both and often times I prefer the spinning over bait caster, especially for steelhead and large trout fishing from guide boats. Our guides only use bait casters for trolling or bass fishing.
Nov 30, 2019 16:42:53 #
FS Digest wrote:
Lightest I really ever throw is 1/4oz head with small 3 inch swimbaits and I never have any issues casting that.
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by roku225
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by roku225
With no more than that lure weight you would be safe with 16 to 20 lb. braid. Just make certain that you keep your retrieves tight or you risk the line coming off of the reel in a rat’s nest.
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