Braid To Mono Leader Questions.

[Rhino68W]

I currently have 20# braid on my broadcasting setup. I want to start flipping a jig with it, but I need to use a leader.

Will I be good using my 8# mono?

And how long should the leader be?

Below the rod when extended for flipping and pitching?

[Catch and Grease]

Why do you need a leader? If your flipping into any decent cover 8lbs is not strong enough and I'd use more than 20lb braid but that's up for debate.

Flipping is a reaction strike so a bass won't have time to get spooked by your braid, spool some 50lb braid on and tie directly to your bait and call it a day.

But if you insist on using a leader I'd go for a 14-20lb Flouro leader, the length doesn't really matter it's all preference.

[Rhino68W]

Why do you need a leader? If your flipping into any decent cover 8lbs is not strong enough and I'd use more than 20lb braid but that's up for debate.

Flipping is a reaction strike so a bass won't have time to get spooked by your braid, spool some 50lb braid on and tie directly to your bait and call it a day.

But if you insist on using a leader I'd go for a 14-20lb Flouro leader, the length doesn't really matter it's all preference.

You don't think the fish will get spooked by the braid line at all?

And the only reason I'm using 20# is because I don't throw into a lot of cover.

[Catch and Grease]

Well when I hear some one say flipping I picture them throwing into matted grass/pads or something...

Even in clear water you have to ask yourself "am I going for a reaction bite?" If the answer is yes then you really don't need a leader.

I only use a leader when fishing clear/stained water in not so thick cover and when using techniques that coax bass into biting...

[gulfcaptain]

You don't want to flip with 8lb.  Fish straight 20lb, I've moved up to using 30lb and have no issues of spooked fish...I choose not to fish heavier because it's mainly all grass and vegatation for me.  If you're looking to finesse a jig like 1/4oz or something and drag a footbaill head then I would say 12-15lb FC with about a 4ft leader.  Also, if you're worried about them seeing your line....take a marker and color a 6-12" area, then skip another equal space and color it again.  This will break up the profile of the line.  Does it work, I don't know, but I know it doesn't hurt.

[RAMBLER]

Someone else, on here, said something about this.  What's the chances of green braid, used in green weeds, spooking the fish?

[gulfcaptain]

Honestly if you're flipping and pitching into thick cover the chances of your line spooking fish are probably about 10%.  Fish straight braid on clear ponds with lots of grass, no problems at all.  Even a few I see attack a jig when it hits the water around 0 cover.  Those fish are in an an agressive feeding mood when they hit it....Most of the time they hit the jig before it hits the bottom in less then 2ft of water with a 3/4oz jig. You have to have faith in your presentation and when you do hook that good fish deep in the grass you will be thankful you have one less connection to worry about breaking or being knicked.

[everythingthatswims]

Fish 17lb mono or fluoro and then you don't have to worry about leaders or spooking fish

[Rhino68W]

Awesome, I shall just stick with my braid.

When you guys say throw into cover/grass, how do you fish it in grass? Using the same twitch twitch pause? I was under the impression jigs where mainly for rocky bottoms.

[Slade House]

go 20lb braid to 12lb fluro , use an alberto knot

[Catch and Grease]

Awesome, I shall just stick with my braid.

When you guys say throw into cover/grass, how do you fish it in grass? Using the same twitch twitch pause? I was under the impression jigs where mainly for rocky bottoms.

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/late-summer-bass.html good article on flipping grass.

[David P]

If you're fishing your jigs along rocky bottoms, I would highly advice using a leader material... Rocks and braid don't mix well... 

 

Depending on your setup, jig weight, and cover, I would suggest 12-20lb fluorocarbon leader.