buzzbait4me Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I just purchased a new combo for fishing jigs this year. I ended up with a 7ft 3in duckett ghost and a 7.1:1 pro qualifier. I'm mainly going to use this for all around jig fishing (casting, pitching, swimming.) I live in PA where we have a variety of cover (rocks,docks,wood,grass.) What would you guys suggest for line to use? Straight braid, braid with leader, flouro, copolymer?? Thanks for the help Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 Straight braid/ braid with leader is what I use for jigs, Usually its straight braid though. 1 Quote
cottny27 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 15# Seaguar AbrazX is what I'd go with. I can't get past how loud braid sounds going thru the guides. That's just me though. Quote
OHBASSIN Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I'm in Ohio (and I'd assume we fish similar waters) and I use braid for my jig combo. Mainly because of water clarity. Most of the lakes I fish are crazy clear. On the other hand my buddy fishes pretty much only braid, we've both caught very nice fish on jigs. At the end of the day do what is going to give you the most confidence. Which for me, is Sunline Sniper FC Quote
Penguino Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 For the Ghost rod, I would advise against using braid. The guides are CHROME which get grooved very easily. I would just go with some straight Seagaur Fluorocarbon. Quote
ABW Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I'd make that judgement by what kind of water you're fishing. I like braid to a leader for casting and pitching. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 I'm in Ohio (and I'd assume we fish similar waters) and I use braid for my jig combo. Mainly because of water clarity. Most of the lakes I fish are crazy clear. On the other hand my buddy fishes pretty much only braid, we've both caught very nice fish on jigs. At the end of the day do what is going to give you the most confidence. Which for me, is Sunline Sniper FC I'm confused. Did you mean to say that you use fluorocarbon on your jig rig? Quote
OHBASSIN Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I'm confused. Did you mean to say that you use fluorocarbon on your jig rig? Whoops.... Yes, that is exactly what I meant. That's why it pays to reread your posts! Ha Sorry for the confusion and thanks for catching that RW! Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 Braid with leader is what I'd go with. Braid does well in grass and even wood but it's not very abrasion resistant against rocks but fluoro is. Also when you get snagged and have to break off you'll only loose your leader. Fluoro also has great slack line sensitivity. So you'll get that advantage too when they hit it on the fall. Quote
BasshunterJGH Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Braid with leader is what I'd go with. Braid does well in grass and even wood but it's not very abrasion resistant against rocks but fluoro is. Also when you get snagged and have to break off you'll only loose your leader. Fluoro also has great slack line sensitivity. So you'll get that advantage too when they hit it on the fall. X2. Quote
bigturtle Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 If its anything deeper than 20ft, go with straight fluoro for increased bite detection. Fluoro sinks so it reduces bowing of your line Anything shallower than 20ft, go with braid with fluoro leader Quote
papajoe222 Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 If its anything deeper than 20ft, go with straight fluoro for increased bite detection. Fluoro sinks so it reduces bowing of your line Anything shallower than 20ft, go with braid with fluoro leader Actually braid is more sensitive than fluoro at any depth and will give you a better hook set when fishing deep. To the OP I would suggest the best of both for the clear water you'll be fishing, braid/fluoro leader. Quote
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