Does braided line color matter? Do I need longer leaders if I’m going with Orange?
Feb 4, 2022 09:30:42 #
Thinking of getting a 2000yd spool in orange. For freshwater trolling (Lake Erie) and whatever I can do in saltwater (maybe twice per year). If orange is no good (I just like the color) what is ideal? I can’t imagine that dark green is a good choice in salt water.
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by ShireRider2224
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by ShireRider2224
Feb 4, 2022 10:06:10 #
Only matters for salmon as far as anything I fish for. They are a little line shy so I use a really light pink for salmon. Anything else, steelhead, sturgeon, catfish,perch, crappie, walleye, anything in the lower 48 I’ve fished for and line color only made a little tiny difference on salmon.
Feb 4, 2022 10:16:15 #
Feb 4, 2022 11:18:26 #
I buy Army Green. Doesn't seem to matter much for Salt water. Not sure about fresh water.
Feb 5, 2022 13:10:28 #
For trout (and salmonoid, but trout is my primary) I try to make the line as invisible as possible. Particularly in heavy fished areas. As for trolling for lake fish, I probably wouldn't go for bright orange but that is not based on ant evidence what so ever. I do use yellow in salt water for visibility but there is a leader on that. In direct tie I usually "feel" green or subdue colors are better. Again more what makes me feel is right than any kind of evidence otherwise.
Feb 5, 2022 14:15:04 #
It might make a difference, but I cannot tell. I keep the colors either grey or green, but some have red and yellow, and still catch.
Feb 6, 2022 11:05:29 #
I use a blue camo made in Finland 12# for every thing and every lure no problems many different sizes of fish
Feb 6, 2022 17:13:35 #
For Salt water, I don't think so. I have been using wire leaders both shiny and black for over 50 years and the fish still bite. Now fresh water, Again wire leaders. On Pike and other"Toothy" fish.
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