michang5

Thanks for the suggestions and use cases! My breaks are typically right below my Alberto knot on the fluoro side. Or above my Palomar knot, opposite of my lure. I did pick up some 12#. Invisx last night. I noticed its diameter was a tiny fraction larger than the 10# Vicious fluoro that has been causing me problems. Most indications are that it should be a better, tougher line. I'm thinking I will pick up some 20# PowerPro Super 8 Slick, which would be 10# more than what I have tied right now. While it seems logical to step up from 10#braid + 10#flouro to #20braid + 12#fluoro, I'm having a bit of buyer's remorse over spending $20 on the 10# braid that hasn't given me any problems yet. Grr...

Long time lurker, first time poster... I'm looking to replace some Vicious fluoro I bought randomly at Walmart when I first started bass fishing. I have only been using it as leader for my braid, and have been losing confidence in it after losing several lures on casts. I am confident in my knots (Palomar and Alberto) and don't think it was user error. Main question: Many here go lighter on the fluoro (8# vs 10# braid, for example). One forum post mentioned always going heavier (12# fluoro to 10# braid). Is there an accepted standard? Bonus question: The guy that sold me my setup recommended downsizing the leader so as to more closely match the line diameters. He didn't say why. Does anyone know what you gain? Thank you!