posted by admin on Aug 10
i understand some of the characteristics like braid and mono floats, use braid as backing with fluorocarbon leader. im not really sure how to match the lines to the lures though. a list of lures with line(s) used on them would be a big help, a small explanation would be an even bigger help.
Monofilament is a limp line with low to moderate spool memory and average diameter as compared to its breaking strength. It has a considerable amount of stretch to it and does not transmit bottom contact and light bites as well as fluorocarbon. Monofilament has good abrasion resistance and knot strength with fairly low visibility. It casts easily and tends to float. Copolymer lines have properties similar to mono but are usually thicker and have better abrasion resistance. Fluorocarbon is not as limp as mono. It tends to be moderately to extremely "springy", which can lead to loops and tangles, especially on spinning reels. Although, fluoro is nearly invisible, has signifiantly lower stretch than mono, and transmits light bites and bottom contact extremely well. It sinks also and has a higher abrasion resistance than monofilament, but has about the same diameter/breaking strength ratio. Braid has an extremely small diameter compared to its breaking strength. It has no stretch and is extremly limp. Braid is pretty prone to knotting and backlashing during a cast and has the highest visibility of any line. It floats and is extremely abrasion resistant.
Bottom baits, flourocarbon’s extremely low visibity, superior abrasion resistance ad enhanced ability to transmit bottom contact and light bites make it a good choice. Mono is good also.
Crankbaits, fluorocarbon transmits vibrations and bottom contact through the rod better than either monofilament or braid, allowing you to moniter your lure during the retrieve better, also ’cause fluorocarbon sinks, it helps diving lures dive even deeper.
Its fifty-fifty with jerkbaits. Fluorocarbon gets these lures down deeper, a big help is cooler water, but monofilament’s better stretch helps prevent lightly hooked fish from coming off.
Monofilament’s better stretch allows bass to engulf spinnerbaits and buzzbaits deeper for better hook sets… a good thing when bass are hitting short.
Heavy mono or copolymer line for big heavy swimbaits, fluorocarbon for smaller swimbaits in clear water.
Fluorocarbon sinks, not allowing the action of surface baits to shine. Braid floats, but the lack of shock-absorbing stretcginess means lightly hooked fish can easily throw the hook. Monofilament has the best blend of castability, flotation and stretchiness for topwater lures.
Braid is the best for frogs. It floats, helping prevent the line from getting entangled in submerged vegetation. Braid’s small diameter makes casting these lures long distances, and high breaking strength means you’ll land more fish hooked in the thicker stuff.
August 10th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
If you’re just an average Panfish, Bass, or Catfisherman, stick to monofilament line. It’s very versatile stuff. I’ve been fishing since I was 4 or 5 years old, and have used monofilament for everything that I have fished for, and have done fine with it. I have used other lines occasionally, but very few times.
Fluorocarbon is a very low visible line. It is most useful for fidgety fish and bait setups which need a stealthier look. I use fluoro most when fishing Drop Shot Rigs. I personally feel more confident when using fluoro for this specific setup, but it’s not 100% necessary.
As for Braid, well, I hate it lol. The only time to even consider this in my opinion is when you are either fishing for fish with teeth or if you’re fishing very very dense cover constantly. It is the strongest line on the market, but that’s not always a good thing. It will tear up rods and reels with time, it will make for too hard of a hook set at times, and again, I just don’t find it necessary for an average fisherman.
Basically, you can use mono for anything you want in my opinion. The only thing left to consider would be what pound you need. It all depends on your rod and reel, and what fish you will be going for. If you have light rod and reel setups, 4-6 pound will do fine. For medium action and a mid sized reel, 8-10 should be good. If you have a medium heavy action rod with a decent sized spinning reel or baitcaster, 12-14 pound will be good.
As for fish:
Panfish – 4-6 pound
Bass – 8-12 pound normally. There are heavier baits that a heavier line would suit better, or if you fish a lot of cover. The heaviest that I personally like for Bass is 14 pound.
Catfish – You need at least a 12 pound line to be safe. I prefer heavier lines in the 14-20 pound range, but it’s not necessarily needed.
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August 10th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
As a rule you always want to use the lightest line for the situation at hand, you must take into account the size of the fish your after as well as the environment your fishing in, hard lines like Maxima are good for "feeling" your bait/lure, soft lines like Stern allow for stretch to avoid breakage and are more forgiving of errors in setting drag.
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August 10th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Which line you choose depends on where you are fishing and what you are fishing for. Use mono for nearly everything and you wont go wrong as its more affordable. Use one of the superlines (Fireline) when you need greater feel, such as deep vertical jigging. Use 30# mono if you are fishing bullrushes for largemouth bass. Use florocarbon for finiky fish on live bait or in very clear water.
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August 10th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Monofilament is a limp line with low to moderate spool memory and average diameter as compared to its breaking strength. It has a considerable amount of stretch to it and does not transmit bottom contact and light bites as well as fluorocarbon. Monofilament has good abrasion resistance and knot strength with fairly low visibility. It casts easily and tends to float. Copolymer lines have properties similar to mono but are usually thicker and have better abrasion resistance. Fluorocarbon is not as limp as mono. It tends to be moderately to extremely "springy", which can lead to loops and tangles, especially on spinning reels. Although, fluoro is nearly invisible, has signifiantly lower stretch than mono, and transmits light bites and bottom contact extremely well. It sinks also and has a higher abrasion resistance than monofilament, but has about the same diameter/breaking strength ratio. Braid has an extremely small diameter compared to its breaking strength. It has no stretch and is extremly limp. Braid is pretty prone to knotting and backlashing during a cast and has the highest visibility of any line. It floats and is extremely abrasion resistant.
Bottom baits, flourocarbon’s extremely low visibity, superior abrasion resistance ad enhanced ability to transmit bottom contact and light bites make it a good choice. Mono is good also.
Crankbaits, fluorocarbon transmits vibrations and bottom contact through the rod better than either monofilament or braid, allowing you to moniter your lure during the retrieve better, also ’cause fluorocarbon sinks, it helps diving lures dive even deeper.
Its fifty-fifty with jerkbaits. Fluorocarbon gets these lures down deeper, a big help is cooler water, but monofilament’s better stretch helps prevent lightly hooked fish from coming off.
Monofilament’s better stretch allows bass to engulf spinnerbaits and buzzbaits deeper for better hook sets… a good thing when bass are hitting short.
Heavy mono or copolymer line for big heavy swimbaits, fluorocarbon for smaller swimbaits in clear water.
Fluorocarbon sinks, not allowing the action of surface baits to shine. Braid floats, but the lack of shock-absorbing stretcginess means lightly hooked fish can easily throw the hook. Monofilament has the best blend of castability, flotation and stretchiness for topwater lures.
Braid is the best for frogs. It floats, helping prevent the line from getting entangled in submerged vegetation. Braid’s small diameter makes casting these lures long distances, and high breaking strength means you’ll land more fish hooked in the thicker stuff.
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