Best Line For Baitcasting

[tdown1207]

I have an abu garcia revo sx on a 7ft M action vendetta and can not figure out which line is the best to use. Mono or Braided at the moment I am running stren 10lb but the line has too much memory and seems to kink up a lot any suggestions?

[thehooligan]

I like 20-30lb braid, and flouro leaders if im fishing clear water.

[Long Mike]

I like 20-30lb braid, and flouro leaders if im fishing clear water.

X2

[jtesch]

1. x3

[Arv]

x4

Really starting to like braid + fluoro the more that I use it

[Brackish Angler 228]

I love the way braid casts and the sensitivity is AMAZING!  The problem is, I'm just terrible at leader tying apparently.  I have had too many break-offs at the uni-uni connection to my fluoro.  I set the hook in a fish just to get some braid flying back at me the other day.  I'm a highly conservationist-type angler and it made me sick to think there's a fish out there with a 3/0 hook and trickworm stuck in his lip   .  I've switched to pure fluoro unfortunately.

[tdown1207]

I have never run a braid floro combo like that, how long of a leader to y'all reccomend?

[MarkH024]

I have never run a braid floro combo like that, how long of a leader to y'all reccomend?

x5 on the braid.  Leader length any where from 18" to 3ft is common.

[new2BC4bass]

I love the way braid casts and the sensitivity is AMAZING!  The problem is, I'm just terrible at leader tying apparently.  I have had too many break-offs at the uni-uni connection to my fluoro.  I set the hook in a fish just to get some braid flying back at me the other day.  I'm a highly conservationist-type angler and it made me sick to think there's a fish out there with a 3/0 hook and trickworm stuck in his lip   .  I've switched to pure fluoro unfortunately.

 

Have you tried using the Alberto Knot for splicing your lines?  Might want to give it a try before giving up on braid entirely.

[BrettD]

I love the way braid casts and the sensitivity is AMAZING!  The problem is, I'm just terrible at leader tying apparently.  I have had too many break-offs at the uni-uni connection to my fluoro.  I set the hook in a fish just to get some braid flying back at me the other day.  I'm a highly conservationist-type angler and it made me sick to think there's a fish out there with a 3/0 hook and trickworm stuck in his lip   .  I've switched to pure fluoro unfortunately.

Do away with the leader. I have never used a leader with braid some people swear you need and others like me think its a waste. My dad always used a leader then after a month of comparing numbers I had caught more fish and bigger fish not using a leader.

[dodgeguy]

run at least 50 lb braid to prevent digging in.forget the leader.

[Arv]

I run about 2-3ft of leader

[Brackish Angler 228]

Do away with the leader. I have never used a leader with braid some people swear you need and others like me think its a waste. My dad always used a leader then after a month of comparing numbers I had caught more fish and bigger fish not using a leader.

 

I really don't know what to believe because my Calcutta runs braid and I saw a lot more action when I started using fluoro leaders.  Most of the time I fish stained/dingy water but when I fish rivers they're usually crystal clear to about 12 feet.  I don't know if using fluoro (or leader) is a confidence thing for me or what,  I just prefer it.  

[hooah212002]

I really don't know what to believe because my Calcutta runs braid and I saw a lot more action when I started using fluoro leaders.  Most of the time I fish stained/dingy water but when I fish rivers they're usually crystal clear to about 12 feet.  I don't know if using fluoro (or leader) is a confidence thing for me or what,  I just prefer it.  

 

It also helps in re-tying and break-offs, imo.

[loudcherokee]

I used 10-14lb mono for years. just recently switched to 30lb powerpro and I'm never going back to mono on a baitcaster. The sensitivity is amazing. it was like I could feel every turn of the big Colorado leaf on my terminator spinnerbait. my second or third cast I hauled in the little guy in my profile pic. I honestly think I was missing strikes on mono, as when he grabbed on there was no doubt I had a fish.

I haven't used a leader yet, but do use a mono backer on my spool.

LC

[livetofish28]

X how ever many the number is up to for braided line I have 40# power pro on most of my casting rigs but

One which has 80# spiderwire for A-Rigs the sensitivity is amazing

[Brackish Angler 228]

The smoothest braid I've ever used is Power Pro Super Slick.

[hooah212002]

I used 10-14lb mono for years. just recently switched to 30lb powerpro and I'm never going back to mono on a baitcaster. The sensitivity is amazing. it was like I could feel every turn of the big Colorado leaf on my terminator spinnerbait. my second or third cast I hauled in the little guy in my profile pic. I honestly think I was missing strikes on mono, as when he grabbed on there was no doubt I had a fish.

I haven't used a leader yet, but do use a mono backer on my spool.

LC

 

If you think braid is sensitive, just wait until you try tungsten weights lol. I was skeptical at first, but I used one for the first time a couple weeks ago. Even with Yo-Zuri Hybrid I could feel the difference between when I would come across a rock or a stick or if I was dragging through mud/muck or weeds.

[dodgeguy]

braid with tungsten weights is unbelieveably sensitive.

[thehooligan]

I have never run a braid floro combo like that, how long of a leader to y'all reccomend?

I usually go 8-10ft, if your changing baits often it gives you plenty of line, and no chance of fish seeing your braid.

[OkeechobeeAngler]

Power Pro, no leader.

[RoachDad]

So dump the leader.  I have no trouble using braid on the lure.

 

 

 I have had too many break-offs at the uni-uni connection to my fluoro.