Mono Vs Braid Vs Fluoro??

[dtruesdell24]

I am relatively new to fishing and as some questions about the different types of lines. I fish along rocks a lot so which line would be most abrasion resistant? Are there specific advantages of using one over the other? and which types of lines are best for different lure and rod set ups? Any personal preferences?

[Jrob78]

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[Arv]

If you're fishing rocks, fluorocarbon is a good choice. A lot of scenarios, lures, etc. comes down to personal preference after some basic principles are taken into consideration. I would do some research into these different lines and make the decisions for yourself. I'm sure others will chime in on advantages and disadvantages.

[BrianinMD]

x2 on the suggestion of flouro around rocks, unless you plan on fishing top-waters.

 

If you plan on fishing top-water I would go with braid with a mono leader, then switch to a flouro leader for all other fishing.

[dtruesdell24]

x2 on the suggestion of flouro around rocks, unless you plan on fishing top-waters.

 

If you plan on fishing top-water I would go with braid with a mono leader, then switch to a flouro leader for all other fishing.

So basically use braid and switch between the two types of leaders?

[jly]

_{being you are new to fishing, rig with braid and switch btwn leaders based on what you are throwing.} 

[Darren.]

_{being you are new to fishing, rig with braid and switch btwn leaders based on what you are throwing.} 

 

Yup. This. Braid for line management (and feel), then use leader of various material (mono, copoly, fluoro) for whatever you have need for at the time. This way you can have the best of all worlds.

[dtruesdell24]

Yup. This. Braid for line management (and feel), then use leader of various material (mono, copoly, fluoro) for whatever you have need for at the time. This way you can have the best of all worlds.

When should each leader be used? Like in different situations. And as far as switching leaders go you just have to tie good knots. Any good knots you recommend? Or any other ways to easily switch leaders?

[Darren.]

When should each leader be used? Like in different situations

 

Well, that's something you will learn to answer.

 

For now, and I have not learned all the situations myself, I tend to use copoly line for most situations.

 

I've ventured into the fluorocarbon world with Bass Pro's XPS fluoro - but there are other brands out there.

 

So if you fish a lot of rocks, you might want to tie on a nice length of fluorocarbon leader. This will give you a measure of protection from rocks, shells, etc.

 

In fact, a lot of folks use fluoro leaders for any and every technique. As a guy who throws a lot of soft plastics via TX, wacky, Jika, mojo rigs, I tend towards copoly and fluoro. In fact, I haven't used mono for anything in years.

 

If I had more $$, I'd buy a couple spools of Tatsu, or Sunline FC to try them out. Folks swear by the stuff.

 

Here's the thing with using braid as your mainline and tying a leader: You buy 1 spool of Sunline FC and that spool will last you a LONG time since you're only using it for lengths of leader material.

[Jrob78]

You're new to fishing, why make it more complicated than it needs to be?  Spool up with mono and be done with it.   You don't need to worry about tying good leader knots until you are at least experienced enough to know why you need a leader.  Just fish and have fun, you can get into the minutia later.

[Arv]

I use mostly fluorocarbon leaders because I like to fish bottom contact presentations. It gives me better sensitivity and abrasion resistance over mono. I will, however, us mono leader when fishing a Crig if I want my lure to float better. I rarely use mono as a leader in other situations, but when I do it is usually for treble hooks on a fast action rod. For example, I like to fish top water walkers on a 6'8 mh/f rod that has braid on it, but if I am using a top water, I will tie on a mono leader to add some stretch. Whether it really actually makes that much of a difference, I'm not sure, but it makes me feel better.

[Darren.]

When should each leader be used? Like in different situations. And as far as switching leaders go you just have to tie good knots. Any good knots you recommend? Or any other ways to easily switch leaders?

 

Knots.

 

The easiest to start with for line to leader (IMHO) is the Uni-to-Uni knot. There are numerous YouTube tutorials as well as apps for your smartphone. It is easy to tie, just remember, any knot, lube it with saliva as you tighten it.

 

Next knot I like is the Albright. Also YouTube it. There are variants of this knot, it is slimmer and slides through guides better than the Uni-to-Uni.

 

However, the Uni-to-Uni works just fine. I have no problems with it through my spinning and casting rod guides.

 

Opinions are all over the place on the forums. But for simplicity I'll recommend the Uni-to-Uni for you to learn. Get good at it, then experiment with other line-to-leader knots IF you want to.

 

I personally don't recommend other ways, but some will use a small swivel tied on to the mainline, then tie the leader on to that....

[SirSnookalot]

You're new to fishing, why make it more complicated than it needs to be?  Spool up with mono and be done with it.   You don't need to worry about tying good leader knots until you are at least experienced enough to know why you need a leader.  Just fish and have fun, you can get into the minutia later.

^^Advice doesn't get any better.^^

 

Abrasion doesn't enter into my equation enough when bass fishing to be concerned.  I fish with braid and leader because I like it, I'd be just as successful using any other kind of line.  If I don't catch fish it's because the bite is off, it isn't the line.

[skeletor6]

Are we really doing this again? The search tool will answer every question you have about this. If you need help finding some good threads. I'll pm them to you.

[KayakBasser]

If your looking for abrasion resistance try seaguaer abrasx. Trust me it's worth the $, and even though is a flouro it handles pretty well.

[WPCfishing]

If your looking for abrasion resistance try seaguaer abrasx. Trust me it's worth the $, and even though is a flouro it handles pretty well.

 

I just started using braid. I put in on my pitching rod/reel. Tied a flouro leader and on my second cast I nailed a 3 pounder. The hook set was immediate. I was floored.

I'm not looking back!

[WPCfishing]

Knots.

 

The easiest to start with for line to leader (IMHO) is the Uni-to-Uni knot. There are numerous YouTube tutorials as well as apps for your smartphone. It is easy to tie, just remember, any knot, lube it with saliva as you tighten it.

 

Next knot I like is the Albright. Also YouTube it. There are variants of this knot, it is slimmer and slides through guides better than the Uni-to-Uni.

 

However, the Uni-to-Uni works just fine. I have no problems with it through my spinning and casting rod guides.

 

Opinions are all over the place on the forums. But for simplicity I'll recommend the Uni-to-Uni for you to learn. Get good at it, then experiment with other line-to-leader knots IF you want to.

 

I personally don't recommend other ways, but some will use a small swivel tied on to the mainline, then tie the leader on to that....

 

Thanks for the tip Darren, I was using the uni yesterday and it was big. I'm switching to the albright.

[A-Jay]

If your looking for abrasion resistance try seaguaer abrasx. Trust me it's worth the $, and even though is a flouro it handles pretty well.

 

 

I am relatively new to fishing and as some questions about the different types of lines. I fish along rocks a lot so which line would be most abrasion resistant? Are there specific advantages of using one over the other? and which types of lines are best for different lure and rod set ups? Any personal preferences?

 

 

If your looking for abrasion resistance try seaguaer abrasx. Trust me it's worth the $, and even though is a flouro it handles pretty well.

 

18 months.

 

So young but still quite old . . .

 

A-Jay

[Bigchunk]

Mono floats, braid floats, fluro sinks.

[FryDog62]

For what the OP stated, I would NOT recommend using fluorocarbon for that application. I would recommend either Trilene XT or Yo-Zuri Hybrid. Both have far less stretch than fluorocarbon, have as good or better abrasion resistance and have better knot strength. Also more user-friendly for a newer angler. Both are much more manageable than fluorocarbon, less expensive and simpler - you can spool up as a main line and not futz with the additional leader knots...

[HoosierHawgs]

You're new to fishing, why make it more complicated than it needs to be? Spool up with mono and be done with it. You don't need to worry about tying good leader knots until you are at least experienced enough to know why you need a leader. Just fish and have fun, you can get into the minutia later.

I started with nylon and its the way to go for a beginner. If you're worried about Abrasion resistance try IronSilk. Little stretchy, so if you're worried about that then maybe Defier is worth a shot, its not cheap though

[deep]

Sufix Siege for leaders, Seaguar Tatsu for bottom bumpers and all-around use, Daiwa Samurai for topwaters and punching, PLine PF Original for swimbaits. Works perfectly for the way I like to fish.

[gixxer925]

what is a good length for a leader? 

[FryDog62]

I think most people go 3-5 feet.  I go 5 feet and can cut off a few times...gets down to 3-3.5 and I re-tie.