FS Digest

I feel as if fish notice the line, the smaller it is the more likely they are to go for the bait, and the bigger it is (along with the hook) the more likely they are to just nibble on the bait.

Yet i never see this mentioned anywhere in fishing guides.

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by RealmGrinded

FS Digest

Line can play a factor in several ways in your presentation. Larger diameters tend to sink slower. Line material (braided line, mono, fluorocarbon, copolymer) in clear water will also play a factor. When I’m fishing a finesse presentation (typically in clear water) I use lighter weight, clearer, smaller diameter line, or braided line with a smaller fluorocarbon leader.

Fluorocarbon doesn’t have the light refraction that mono or copolymer does. I’m looking for the most natural presentation when I’m fishing clear water. In water with less visibility I’ll use a heavier line. For some topwater applications like a frog in heavy grass or flipping heavy cover, I’ll use braid. Really it depends on water clarity and what presentation, that will dictate the type of line I use.

As far as size baits, big baits catch big fish. Smaller baits will catch big fish too, but you’ll also catch a lot of small fish. Hope this helps.

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by FishFromDaYak

FS Digest

It depends on what species in what conditions.

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by 5uper5kunk