Braid ? Or no
Dec 4, 2019 13:19:04 #
Im getting my first baitbaster for my birthday in may and will be using it during the summer season. Im getting a lews and thinking 14-16 lb will be good. Should I run braid or mono? Ill be throeing jigs, frogs, spinner baits. Thanks for any advice
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by flubberbuber108
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by flubberbuber108
Dec 4, 2019 13:19:07 #
There's no right answer in my opinion. If it were me, I'd put braid on it and tie a leader of mono or flouro with an fg knot depending on water clarity.
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by biggrits00
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by biggrits00
Dec 4, 2019 13:19:11 #
For jigs and frogs, definitely go braid. Helps for much better hook sets as there is no stretch, plus braid cast and comes through cover so much better. As far as spinnerbaits go, I like braid for casting far, but others may say to use Fluoro or so least a fluorocarbon leader. Don't hesitate, throw some power pro on that Lew's and slay some fish! Good Luck Out There
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by TurtlenekNChain
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by TurtlenekNChain
Dec 4, 2019 13:19:15 #
I run braid on every set up I have. If I'm using spinners, cranks, jerks, etc, or the water is just super clear (which rarely happens in SE Texas) I run a 7-9 ft flouro leader.
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by Zildjian134
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by Zildjian134
Dec 4, 2019 13:19:18 #
Dec 4, 2019 13:19:22 #
I will occasionally use a leader on "walk the dog" type tops because the braid can get tangled in the hooks on the back and forth depending on the brand.
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by Zildjian134
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by Zildjian134
Dec 4, 2019 13:19:26 #
Dec 4, 2019 13:19:31 #
Learn on mono it's just easier to fix a rats nest, months after you think your ready try braid, then after you cut it all off then get some 20lbs j-braid.
Good luck.
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by DCGeos
Good luck.
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by DCGeos
Dec 4, 2019 18:19:25 #
Dec 5, 2019 07:22:18 #
captjohn
Loc: Northern Illinois
Especially with the frogs you must use braid. I prefer Power Pro ( Slick ) The slick costs a little more but it has a coating on it that will make it last longer and cast farther. If your going to be throwing crankbaits or spinning baits I would add a fluorocarbon leader. Just remember that with braid it doesn't strech so with your crankbaits you would want to use a softer rod or loosen up your drag so you don't pull the hooks out on a large fish fighting you.
Dec 5, 2019 10:48:19 #
Dec 5, 2019 16:42:56 #
Mono for topwater. Flouro or braid for sink baits. I prefer braid. Not so much memory. I hate line with a memory. What were we talking about? I forgot.
Dec 5, 2019 20:13:39 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
I use braid for both jigs and my frogs as you don't want any stretch in your line when fishing a frog.
Dec 5, 2019 20:13:53 #
Dec 5, 2019 20:36:35 #
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