Making The Switch

[Mccallister25]

Well people.. I guess next time I go to my BPS Im gonna pick up a spool of fluorocarbon for my jig rod.

I typically fish with 5/16 oz jigs, with the occasional 3/8 and the rod doubles as a t-rig rod also. What test do you guys recomend? I'm not sure on that aspect compared to mono is why i ask.

Also does fluoro have memory problems? If there is a good suggested name feel free to throw suggestions at me. Thanks guys!

Edit: sorry guys, i forgot one last thing; i tie all my stuff up with the improved clinch. Are there certain knots that dont really tie well with fluoro?

[Smokinal]

The memory of fluoro is why I went back to braid/fluoro leader...just sayin. I'm not trying to discourage you from trying it, just my 2.

[jbsoonerfan]

Braid with a fluoro leader

[Tywithay]

One of the most fairly priced, low memory fluoros is Invizx. Sunline Sniper is very good too, but a little stiffer. I'd suggest 12lb, unless there's some rocks or cover, maybe bump it to 14/15lb. Improved clinch is what I use and it has worked well. Just make sure the knot is very wet when you clinch it or you can burn the line and it will be very weak.

[new2BC4bass]

Be sure to use a line conditioner.  There is memory, but line conditioner helps.  Knot strength with fluoro isn't normally as good as with mono.  More manageable fluoro is softer with plenty of stretch.  Flouro with less stretch is harder and has more memory plus better abrasion.  You takes your pick and lives with it. 

 

Currently using a 10# fluoro on one set-up.  Always tie a Uni Knot.  Only time I had to break the line, it didn't break at the knot.  I did have to cut several more feet off due to fraying/splitting.

 

X2 on Tywithay's suggestion for line weight although if not in much cover 10# should work based on my limited experience.  I don't want to pull up the Titanic with my line. 

[Brian Needham]

1. get invisx

2. use line conditioner, liberally while spooling...... then the night before you go out

3. improved clinch is fine. I use that know 100% of the time

4. try to get in the middle of the rod's line rating....... for a normal jig/worm rod it is 12-15#

5. post pictures of pigs on jigs!

[BobP]

I like all fluoro and for jig fishing, I'd go with 20 lb test.  I've used the BPS fluoro for years and like it.  Yes, fluoro does get spool memory but not more than some colpolymer nylon lines.  I also recommend using the KVD line conditioner.

[jonnyblazex]

  Another vote for kvd line conditioner, it definatly helps.  I would recommend 12lb test, great all around line.  The heavier you go, the more problems you will have with memory.  12lb casts great, and is very strong!  I had a very hard time breaking it once when I snagged a boulder at a dam.  I walked backward, and had to use all my weight to get that stuff to break, I weigh 230lbs.  I use a palomar knot, never had a problem.  Wet the line, then pull the tag end until near tight, then the main line, then give each a good pull together, and that is one strong knot I tell you what.  Good luck!

[Mccallister25]

1. get invisx

2. use line conditioner, liberally while spooling...... then the night before you go out

3. improved clinch is fine. I use that know 100% of the time

4. try to get in the middle of the rod's line rating....... for a normal jig/worm rod it is 12-15#

5. post pictures of pigs on jigs!

Needham, I like you more and more with each post you help me with. You da man.

BTW, Im ready for some more footage from you and Jeff!!

[ClackerBuzz]

Braid with a fluoro leader

x2.

buy braid and skip the KVD serenading song and dance.

and still post pix of pigs!

[mjseverson24]

Invisx/abrasx/red label are good choices, i would go 12-15 lb use KVD and you should be good to go... if you are proficient with a casting reel you should have very little issues with floro... one bit of advice dont backlash... if you do be very careful about getting it out...

 

Mitch

[hooah212002]

As much I, too, sing the praises of KVD L&L, Invizx doesn't need it. That stuff rocks and is relatively inexpensive. Great line to get into Fluoro.

[SirSnookalot]

If one feels F/C means more strikes then that's what should be used.  I have used it for some of the most line shy fish, I never saw a difference in my catch rate, I just don't use it any more.  I cut my leaders from mono, some species I do use actual leader and there is a difference.  My leaders are generally no more than about 20", not a lot of stretch being so short, I get real nice hooksets with out too much effort.  The knot of my choice is the old fashioned, out dated clinch knot, just does not fail me even with larger fish.  The key is the drag setting, fish pulling line out will not break line or knot.

[roadwarrior]

On 5/8/2014 at 11:17 PM, SirSnookalot said:

The key is the drag setting, fish pulling line out will not break line or knot.

 

Excellent advice!

 

If you tie a PERFECT knot it doesn't really matter which you use.

I recommend the 16-20 also know as a Pitzen or Duncan Knot:

 

 

 

 

[deadadrift89]

As much I, too, sing the praises of KVD L&L, Invizx doesn't need it. That stuff rocks and is relatively inexpensive. Great line to get into Fluoro.

Same for me i use to use it on red label but after switching to InvizX i quit. Also i really like 12#. Make sure you wet the heck out of your knot and draw tight slowly. I use the Trilene knot and no issues.

[Mccallister25]

Thanks for all the replies guys! Yall actually really helped me a lot. Whenever I go back to BPS, imma look for the invisx.