When Should I Use Braided Line?

Should I use braided line?

The advantages of braid are its incredible strength despite its small diameter and that it has no stretch. It’s extremely castable. The only disadvantage of traditional braided lines is that they may be more visible to bass than monofilament or fluorocarbon.

Can I use braided line for all fishing?

Deciding when to use braided fishing line vs. monofilament fishing line might seem intuitive in most cases. But while one pro advocates braided line for all bottom fishing applications, another says braid inhibits bites in clear water, even with a fluorocarbon leader.

Should I use braided line on my spinning reel?

Yes, you can absolutely use braided line on a spinning reel, but make sure to avoid slippage on the spool. You can achieve this by spooling a monofilament backing, or by using a tape backing on the spool arbor.

Is 15 pound braid good for bass?

Braid is incredibly sensitive and has virtually no stretch, which makes it ideal for fishing small lures in even windy conditions. 10lb to 15 lb braid has an incredibly thin diameter, which makes it perfect for finesse tactics.

What lures to throw on braid?

Although you can cast your topwater lures farther with monofilament, throwing surface lures such as buzz baits and plastic frogs on braided line is the best option because it floats well and has better hook-setting power since it has low stretch.

How long will braided line last?

Braided line can last on your reel for years, so you don’t need to change it out often. However, here are two scenarios when you would need to change it out: A lot of line is frayed.

Should you wet braid before spooling?

Braid does not need soaking like you do with mono prior to spooling up. Thread your braid through the eye on the but section of the rod.

Can you fish straight braid?

A braided line is rarely used without a leader. Despite its high breaking strength and low diameter (two features that make it ideal for targeting large species and fishing strong currents), it is very unlikely to find a fisherman using a straight braided line without adding a leader at the end of it.

What is 50Lb braid good for?

If you are targeting large snappers such as red snapper or mutton snapper, you may want to use 30-50Lb braid. If you are fishing for smaller snapper such as mangroves or yellowtail snapper 20Lb braid is excellent.

Is 30 pound test good for bass?

Power Pro Spectra is thick enough to keep from biting into your baitcasting spools or wrapping around your rod tip but is still thin enough for phenomenal casting distance. We recommend 30-65 pound test Power Pro for most bass fishing techniques.

Is 15lb braid enough?

Senior Member. sufix or tuffline xp 15 lb is plenty good for inshore light game fishing.

Why does my braided line keep tangling?

As stated above, the most common cause of line tangles associated with braided line is casting into the wind (hence the name wind knots). Take the time to position yourself to have the wind to your back whenever you can. If you are unable to cast with the wind, try casting low to the surface of the water.

How do I stop my fishing line from curling?

One of the best methods is to stretch your line. You can do this by stretching it between your fingertips as you pull it off the reel, but a better way is to tie on a heavy lure and troll it behind your boat. Another method that works well is to throw your spool into a pot of boiling water for a few minutes.

What pound braid is best for bass fishing?

Beginner Bass Fishing Rods, Reels, & Line
To start, try spooling 6-10lb monofilament or fluorocarbon to your spinning combo. For baitcasting gear, beef up to between 10-20lb for clear line and use between 30-40lb braided line. Monofilament is the cheapest, and fluorocarbon is the clearest in the water.

What line does KVD use?

Kevin VanDam
I use Bass Pro Shops XPS fluorocarbon line for most of my crankbait fishing these days for several reasons. First of all, it’s denser than water, so it sinks. This allows my crankbaits to get a little deeper than they would with monofilament.

How often should I Respool my reel?

You should change your fishing line once or twice a year. The frequency that you use the line will have an impact but there are some other factors that can affect the life-span of your line, these are: Frequency of use – regular use will degrade the structure the line making it weaker and more prone to tangle.

Does braided fishing line dry rot?

Braided line, when treated properly, can be used in the water for years. Monofilament and fluorocarbon do, however, come with what you might call a “shelf life.” Like meat and produce, even if you put it in the refrigerator, these lines will eventually go bad, even if they haven’t been taken out of the packaging.

How long soak braids before spooling?

use the bottom section of a rod and drop the spool of braid into it, then wind it under tension through a wet cloth. I often “treat” the braid before I load it by soaking it in water with fabric conditioner in overnight.. it takes a bit of the coating off and makes the braid more limp.

Do you put mono on before braid?

The advent of braided line has been a boon for many fishing applications, however using braid can make spooling your fishing reel an expensive proposition. The easiest way round it is to use a monofilament backing on the spool before adding braid to the top.

Do you need a mono backing for braided line?

When you’re putting braided line on your spinning reel, you always want to add some mono backing to the reel first. Mono grips into the arbor (the center of the spool) much better than braid does and pretty much guarantees you won’t have issues with the line free spinning when you get a fish on.