Mono Filament

[wuchr20]

Can you use a monofilament line for crankbaits

[Matthew2000]

Yes, the crank will run more of its suggested rating if you use mono aswell.

[F14A-B]

You sure can!

[MichiganBass80]

Yup, thats all I use for crankbaits in either 10 or 12 lb.

[ABW]

I like mono for my squarebills

[Penguino]

Mono will help your lures run at the rated depth.

[Matthew2000]

Not necessarily

Why do you disagree ?

[Mike L]

Most folks use mono for cranks, and treble hooked top water lures for that matter. The stretch of the line being the biggest advantage.

But, IMHO since the advent of all the different line types now a days, and glass/composite/slower action rods on the market, there seems to be somewhat of a shift away from useing straight mono exclusively.

Mike

[Matthew2000]

Who throws a DT-6 on 15 pound mono? The resistance does nothing to dictate the depth that the lure dives to. 15 pound mono and flouro are the exact same diameter, I can assure that mono will not push the lure up. With flouro the line sinks with the bait as it is diving letting it reach greater depths as it is being reeled. The mono will no have the force to push the bait up in the water.

[A-Jay]

"Can you use a monofilament line for crankbaits ?"

 

The short answer is Yes.

 

A more complete answer revolves around understanding that just like the rods & reels we use, your line is a tool.  Rarely does one tool work for every job.  This is the case when discussing line choice for any technique including throwing a crank bait.   Everyone has their own method and what works for them - meaning there's no definitive right answer.

 

 I do like mono for cranking in some open water situations, usually 12 or 14 lb.test. I also like braid for some of that too.   I do not like mono when working in, around or through aquatic vegetation where I like to be able to rip the bait out with authority and mono just doesn't work well there; Braid gets it done.   

 

There are other situations depending on the type of conditions you're faced with and the type of crank bait your fishing.

 

So there's a little something to consider.

 

A-Jay

[bassguytom]

You can use mono for any type of fishing and it works fine. Fisherman have been using it for over 70 years for every type of fishing under the sun. I used it all the time until I discovered something else that worked better. I now only use it for spooks and poppers. One of the best bass fisherman I know only uses Triline mono. You need to see what works best for you.

[papajoe222]

Who throws a DT-6 on 15 pound mono? The resistance does nothing to dictate the depth that the lure dives to. 15 pound mono and flouro are the exact same diameter, I can assure that mono will not push the lure up. With flouro the line sinks with the bait as it is diving letting it reach greater depths as it is being reeled. The mono will no have the force to push the bait up in the water.

Just wondering where you've been getting your information.  Of the two lines (fluoro and mono) diameters differ for identical pound test ratings. The resistance of the line DOES dictate the maximum depth a crank will achieve. Lastly, fluoro's sinking characteristic has nothing to do with how deep a crank will run. Cranks will attain almost identical depth with  lines of the same diameter.  It, fluoro, is a better choice for deeper cranking because if it's smaller diameter and lower stretch characteristic, the latter of which is misuderstood .

BTW, I never use line with a diameter greater than .013in.(12lb. mono) unless I want a crank to run shallower than it's rated. 15lb. mono on a DT-6 reduces not only the depth it will run, but hinders it's action.

 

To answer the original question, yes you can and in most applications I prefer it.

[Dyerbassman]

Use what you can afford to use.

[fisherrw]

That's all I use is mono for cranks. 12 pound suffix seige should do the trick.

[plumworm]

Just use P-line cxx and don't worry about what everyone else says. LOL

[Sam]

Most folks use mono for cranks, and treble hooked top water lures for that matter. The stretch of the line being the biggest advantage.

But, IMHO since the advent of all the different line types now a days, and glass/composite/slower action rods on the market, there seems to be somewhat of a shift away from useing straight mono exclusively.

Mike

 

Matthew, some like to use a soft tip graphite rod for treble hook baits and therefore mono is the way to go as mono's stretch helps set the hook and keep the fish hooked during the fight.

 

Mono also floats which many believe keeps the topwaters' front from pointing down in the water and you get a better "pop" with mono then the other lines.

 

Now, with the introduction of other line types, many of the pros are using flouro, copoly and braid to avoid the line stretch of mono.  Flouro has some stretch to it but not as drastic as mono.

 

It is a personal choice as to what lines you use and for what presentations. 

 

It boils down to confidence in your line.

[chelboed]

Rarely does one tool work for every job.

My gosh...this answer is as funny to me as the question itself. 20 years ago...mono was all we had, most people used a 6'6" MH rod for everything, and we still caught fish.

I get it...it's all technique specific this day and age...but you don't need special line to catch fish. You don't need 5 different rods either. 9 times out of 10, you don't need more than a few lures.

Yes OP, mono will pull a crankbait through the water.

Not to disrespect anyone's opinion, but marketing has really gotten people buffalo'd into thinking they need 1 of everything.

Matthew, some like to use a soft tip graphite rod for treble hook baits and therefore mono is the way to go as mono's stretch helps set the hook and keep the fish hooked during the fight.

Since when does line stretch "help" set a hook? Line stretch is counterproductive in setting a hook.

[*Hootie]

Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston, and all the others never caught any bass, because they only had mono. Those were just made up stories for the fishing magazines.

Hootie

[roadwarrior]

I fish monofilament, specifically Sunline Super Natural, with all treble hook lures.

 

 

 

 

[A-Jay]

My gosh...this answer is as funny to me as the question itself. 20 years ago...mono was all we had, most people used a 6'6" MH rod for everything, and we still caught fish.

I get it...it's all technique specific this day and age...but you don't need special line to catch fish. You don't need 5 different rods either. 9 times out of 10, you don't need more than a few lures.

Yes OP, mono will pull a crankbait through the water.

Not to disrespect anyone's opinion, but marketing has really gotten people buffalo'd into thinking they need 1 of everything.

Since when does line stretch "help" set a hook? Line stretch is counterproductive in setting a hook.

 

 Nearly five decades of bass fishing has taught at least 3 things;

 

1).  The tackle used in days gone by still catches bass

2).  Some of the newer tackle & techniques also catch bass and often times I prefer them

    &

3)  Apparently, I'm funny.

 

 

A-Jay

[Bluebasser86]

I use either mono or copolymer exclusively for any bait with trebles. 

[WRB]

Define mono filament line.

Tom

[roadwarrior]

Define mono filament line.

Tom

 

Tom,

I realize that technically copolymers are "monofilament". However in common nomenculture fishermen

generally define the term as nylon. Copolymers are considered a blend and fluorocarbon a crystal even

though the resins determine the characteristics of specific brands.

[WRB]

As you know I am baiting the thread.

What is interesting is the diehard belief that mono stretches more than FC and FC line is thinner dismeter than mono. Nothing could be further form the truth.

FC does have less friction or drag going through water than mono lines.

I use Big Gsme mono for my crank baits because it performs extremely good with deep diving lures and is inexpensive. I am getting more and more confident using Sunline Armilo Defier a Nylon mono for everything including crank baits, the only draw back is price compared to other mono lines.

Tom

[papajoe222]

As you know I am baiting the thread.

What is interesting is the diehard belief that mono stretches more than FC and FC line is thinner dismeter than mono. Nothing could be further form the truth.

FC does have less friction or drag going through water than mono lines.

I use Big Gsme mono for my crank baits because it performs extremely good with deep diving lures and is inexpensive. I am getting more and more confident using Sunline Armilo Defier a Nylon mono for everything including crank baits, the only draw back is price compared to other mono lines.

Tom

As long as it's been brought up twice, I'll add what my searches have shone me and please keep in mind, I despise fluorocarbon.  Almost all the fluorocarbon lines I was able to locate on various sites show a smaller diameter than 'mono' for the same pound test lines, and thus the resulting reduction in friction. What is farthest from the truth, as far as the numbers show is that 'mono' and fluoro have the same diameter for equal pound tests. Some copolymers do have identical diameters to their fluorocarbon counterparts, but with the exception of Trilene XL, the majority of those lines have either fluorocarbon based formulas, or are coated fluorocarbon variants. Stretch is a whole different discussion as temperature has a profound influence as to the amount of, or lack of stretch on both line types.