What pound braid should I use for panfishing?
Jun 3, 2021 09:55:51 #
I was thinking that 15lb would be good but I'm not too sure. What do you guys think I should use?
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by catanddoglover22
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by catanddoglover22
Jun 3, 2021 12:07:11 #
I would say as light as you can see to tie a knot in it. That's what I use. I'm old and my eyes and hands do not work like they used to. There are several versions of nano braid - comes in 2 pound test and maybe even lighter. That's what I'd use if I could see it. You want to use 15, you're not going to be able to cast as far as with the lighter stuff, and you're probably going to have to use a light fluorocarbon leader.
Jun 3, 2021 13:23:22 #
TBRhino
Loc: NC and FL
Spiritof27 is correct if really panfishing then 2lb fish is exception. Braid is meant to go with smaller diameter and still get great test strength. So a 3-5 lb braid will be very stealthly-they wont see as easy and more test than need. Good luck
Jun 4, 2021 10:40:41 #
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Jun 4, 2021 12:20:35 #
Braid as backing? I just use my trout set up.., ultra light spinning set up with 4-6lb line..,
Jun 4, 2021 13:27:46 #
Jun 4, 2021 15:24:36 #
Wouldn't 15lb braid be about the same size as 4 or 6 lb mono???
Jun 4, 2021 17:01:35 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
ranger632 wrote:
Wouldn't 15lb braid be about the same size as 4 or 6 lb mono???
Yes
Jun 4, 2021 17:47:42 #
Jun 4, 2021 19:24:29 #
Billbeck
Loc: Hull, Massachusetts
If you want to have a lot of fun, I use #6 flyrod with a 2# tippet. It is like fighting a tarpon.
Jun 4, 2021 19:55:01 #
I use 30# braid on all my reels for all lures but top water and then it is 50# and I use straight braid that works for me! I throw light lures on a open face!
Jun 4, 2021 20:32:19 #
FS Digest wrote:
I was thinking that 15lb would be good but I'm not too sure. What do you guys think I should use?
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by catanddoglover22
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by catanddoglover22
I wouldn't necessarily use braid for panfish. HOWEVER, 8# braid is the dia. of 2# mono and it casts a mile with light lures.
Jun 4, 2021 20:39:19 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
I use 8lb braid for stuff like that. It's very thin stronger than mono n a lot less memory. I like power pro. Now they have super slick. Like any line some braid is stiffer than others. 👍👍
Jun 5, 2021 01:48:09 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
I am also a 30 pound braid and high vis braid at that for everything fresh water, but my exception is that I use 60 for pitching. I can not see or manipulate smaller line with my eyes and hands. I now use 12# fluorocarbon tippet for most fish from ultra clear water kokanee through silver salmon in the river. I have not seen my catch fall off nor am I often out fished by buddies that the micro fine stuff. I believe the right presentation with the right offering is fare more important than the line size. I am taking about conventional fishing with conventional tackle that is matched up with size 8 or larger hooks. If panfish need smaller hooks than that, personally I prefer to wait for a bit bigger panfish to come along. Some common sense must apply as in all things. Fly fishing with miniature presentations requires miniature leader of course.
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