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Braid
Curt:
I never use braid. I tried it "back in the day", when it was new and even when Berkley released Fire Line. For some reason, though, I just never really grew to like it.
I didn't like the inconvenience of having to carry scissors or use clippers to cut it. I also didn't like the fact that I had to tie specific knots with it.
And, lastly, I don't like the fact that it isn't good around rocks, since a lot of the lakes I fish have an abundance of rocks in them.
I still use mono 90% of the time, although I do mix it up a bit with regard to different brands for different applications.
And I also use fluoro on one or two outfits. Right now it's pretty much only for fishing the Salty B-Bug. I spool that rig up with 17 lb. Bass Pro Shops 100% fluoro. I've found this line to be an excellent value for the money and it has never, ever failed me.
But, back to braid. I know that a lot of guys like to use it for fishing heavy vegetation. What other ways do you guys prefer braid over mono or fluoro?
I'm all ears and listening (yes)
Jig Man:
I use braid on at least 8 setups. I use from 8/1 to 50# Power Pro in white or hi vis yellow.
The lighter I use for vertical jigging for the feel. Any time I am fishing vertically in over 25' of water, I will catch a lot more fish on braid than any thing else.
I use 20 or 30 # braid on some of my shaky setups with a 2-3' fluro leader fishing some real narly rocks.
I really like to use 30# braid on spinnerbaits. I think I can feel a fish breathe on them.
I have 2 setups with 50# braid that are used exclusively for Alabama Rigs.
My first experience was with "Fire Line" when it first came out. That was some nasty stuff that caused me all kinds of trouble, especially wind knots. I left braid for quite a while then I tried Power Pro and haven't looked back. There may be a better one but I won't know unless someone buys me some. As far as cutting goes, I carry pliers, scissors, hook disgorger and my Pop Snagger tool on a calf mounted holder so cutting is not a problem for me.
transamz9:
If I'm fishing on the bottom I am using braid. Power Pro for me too.
Curt:
--- Quote from: Jig Man on November 22, 2015, 03:47:53 PM ---I use braid on at least 8 setups. I use from 8/1 to 50# Power Pro in white or hi vis yellow.
The lighter I use for vertical jigging for the feel. Any time I am fishing vertically in over 25' of water, I will catch a lot more fish on braid than any thing else.
I use 20 or 30 # braid on some of my shaky setups with a 2-3' fluro leader fishing some real narly rocks.
I really like to use 30# braid on spinnerbaits. I think I can feel a fish breathe on them.
I have 2 setups with 50# braid that are used exclusively for Alabama Rigs.
My first experience was with "Fire Line" when it first came out. That was some nasty stuff that caused me all kinds of trouble, especially wind knots. I left braid for quite a while then I tried Power Pro and haven't looked back. There may be a better one but I won't know unless someone buys me some. As far as cutting goes, I carry pliers, scissors, hook disgorger and my Pop Snagger tool on a calf mounted holder so cutting is not a problem for me.
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@Jig Man & @transamz9 What knots do you use with your braid? And what knot do you use to tie to the fluoro leader?
If I remember right, I used to use the Palomar knot, back when I was experimenting with braid.
Jig Man:
Curt I use only one knot for all lines. It is the Pitzen also known as the 16/20. It is fast and easy. It holds all lines. I can tie it with gloves on my hands.
Sometimes I use the Alberto's knot but if it is windy I go for the Double Surgeon's knot. It is not as good as Alberto's but a lot faster and easier to tie.
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