Confession

[*Hootie]

Okay, I am an old guy, and this is undoubtedly a dumb question. First the confession, I have never really given braid a chance and I am thinking about trying it. Is braid suitable for jig and worm fishing? That is most of my fishing during the summer. What is it NOT good for.

Hootie

[SPEEDBEAD.]

  On 7/8/2014 at 7:13 PM, *Hootie said:

Okay, I am an old guy,

 

Is this the reason you posted your question in the Flea Market?  

[*Hootie]

  On 7/8/2014 at 7:15 PM, SPEEDBEAD. said:

Is this the reason you posted your question in the Flea Market?

Pickin on old people...lol.

Okay, I had that coming.

Hootie

[deaknh03]

  On 7/8/2014 at 7:13 PM, *Hootie said:

Okay, I am an old guy, and this is undoubtedly a dumb question. First the confession, I have never really given braid a chance and I am thinking about trying it. Is braid suitable for jig and worm fishing? That is most of my fishing during the summer. What is it NOT good for.

Hootie

I use it for everything, jigs included, on occasion. Just be wary when hooksetting.

[STPC]

I use it for everything, just change up leaders depending on what lures/presentation I'm fishing.  I really like PowerPro, and a uni-to-uni knot makes it very easy to attach leader line to it.

[new2BC4bass]

I'm a mono type of guy.  I use very little braid.  Jigging is one technique I will try it with.  According to Bronzefly (or was it Roadwarrior?) his hook ratio went up when he switched to braid.

[F14A-B]

I just put 50 pd. suffix performance braid on a CTE200GT in fluorescent neon fire, so I can line watch with a leader of 20 FC never used braid either hootie, but Iam wanting to add a little to my experience just to learn more about it all!

Casts and pitches fine, plus I can see it with a black light too... Nite time senko ledge fishing! Oh boy I feel 20 again, ok not really but hey it can't hurt to try it!!!

[roadwarrior]

Try #30 Tuf-Line Tournament 8, I think you will like it a lot!

 

Tournament 8

Tournament 8 braided Spectra® fiber line advances TUF-Line’s technique-specific selection of braided lines that offers anglers the very best combination of strength and handling characteristics for every fishing application.

Tournament 8 is an eight-carrier braid, utilizing eight fiber bundles in the completed line rather than the more common four- or six-carrier construction. Producing the line from an increased number of smaller diameter micro-filaments, Tournament 8 delivers an incredibly smooth exterior finish, exceptional inherent body and supremely round profile. The line casts and handles effortlessly.

Nano coating technology further refines Tournament 8 performance by creating a bond of nano particles resulting in a microscopic hydrophobic barrier. This barrier creates an ultra-smooth and highly durable finish. The coating reduces friction increases casting distance and greatly extends the longevity of Tournament 8’s working life.

Tournament 8 is recommended for active cast-and-retrieve anglers as well as saltwater live bait anglers that commonly maintain finger contact with their line.

[Dwight Hottle]

I use it for everything except when I have to switch to mono. I usually use a mono leader except for frogs & heavy vegetation.  

[Cgrinder]

You should try braid with topwater walking baits. The hooksets are excellent at long range. 

[Chris9999]

I will almost exclusively use braid for jigs. The only time I dont is when I am using a smaller jig. Power pro is my favorite, that being said make sure you try all different kinds of braid and find the one you like the most. One thing to keep in mind also is that there is almost no stretch as opposed to fluro or mono.

[tcbass]

I use braid on all of my baitcasters and spinning reels. Could mono or fluro work better in certain situations? Yes. But I'm too cheap. I've had the same Power Pro on one baitcaster for 6 years and it still works strong. I did just order some Sufix 832 though based on recommendations from people on here.

[*Hootie]

  On 7/8/2014 at 7:37 PM, roadwarrior said:

Try #30 Tuf-Line Tournament 8, I think you will like it a lot!

Where can I find it? I ran a Google search and can't find anyplace that sells it.

Hootie

[F14A-B]

So in using braid now does this mean hootie and other new users will have to use a lil girl hook set? Cause my reflexes are 35 years developed, I may break a rod, oh well

[*Hootie]

  On 7/8/2014 at 8:13 PM, Alonerankin2 said:

So in using braid now does this mean hootie and other new users will have to use a lil girl hook set? Cause my reflexes are 35 years developed, I may break a rod, oh well

You are reading my mind. I was just wondering the same thing myself.

Hootie

[roadwarrior]

I will check direct, I can't find a retailer either.

 

-Kent

[MarkH024]

Try 30-40 Power Pro on a single baitcaster to start.  150 yd will run you 12-14 bucks.  Not a huge investment and a great line that's not going to let you down.  I like Sufix 832 the best. 

 

Like others, I use braid on almost everything except crankbait fishing or when I'm in a lot of rock/rip rap.  I'm usually running straight braid and rarely use a leader.  I think you'll be pretty shocked on how much sensitivity you'll gain.  I forsee you changing out most of your spools in the near future...

[*Hootie]

Is a leader absolutely necessary? The lake I fish is really stained. Can't ever see a white spinnerbait more than 10 inches deep. Also the lake is very snag infested. Lots of laydowns.

Hootie

[MarkH024]

  On 7/8/2014 at 8:22 PM, *Hootie said:

Is a leader absolutely necessary? 

No. I catch plenty and rarely use one.

[Raul]

  On 7/8/2014 at 7:13 PM, *Hootie said:

 What is it NOT good for.

Hootie

 

I hate braid, and still, I have a couple of reels spooled with braid.

 

Plain braid is not good for fishing rocks, specially chunk rocks. It needs a leader.

[F14A-B]

Hootie, in- fisherman has a write up from a few different pros on leaders or not... I tryed to copy and post the link but was not successful it's a good read, I think you will find it valuable right now as I did.

[Raul]

Don´t use braid without leader in places like this:

 

 

Those rocks cut 50-60 lb braid like if they were shears.

[roadwarrior]

  On 7/8/2014 at 8:22 PM, *Hootie said:

Is a leader absolutely necessary? The lake I fish is really stained. Can't ever see a white spinnerbait more than 10 inches deep. Also the lake is very snag infested. Lots of laydowns.

Hootie

 

A leader allows you to break-off when necessary. It is an absolute "must" if you fish rivers.

Abrasion resistance is another concern. I prefer a leader ALL of the time.

[*Hootie]

  On 7/8/2014 at 9:02 PM, Alonerankin2 said:

Hootie, in- fisherman has a write up from a few different pros on leaders or not... I tryed to copy and post the link but was not successful it's a good read, I think you will find it valuable right now as I did.

I found the article and read it. Interesting to see there were mixed opinions on the subject. Thanks for the info.

Hootie

[F14A-B]

You bet!