Best Uses For Monofilament Line

[Maxximus Redneckus]

I notice a few ppl that down mono have post from yrs ago having trouble with floro or braid,when its all said and done you wont see me talking bad about mono or copoly.just a thought

[Turtle135]

I use monofilament on my baitcasters (specifically Trilene XT 14 pound test that actually breaks closer to 20 pound test). Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs, etc.

 

I fish from a kayak so you will usually find me with only 2 or 3 rods on board so I need setups that can handle all presentations.

[basswrangler83]

I fished braid exclusively the past few years and never really tried mono, but this year I put 17# suffix siege on one of my baitcasters, and 8# suffix elite on one of my spinning reels. I have to say, I like how it casts and the little give it has. The 17# siege doesn't stretch much and works great for spinnerbaits, I've even thrown jigs with it and it works well. I haven't tried throwing frogs on it yet but I will. Just like the way it handles.

[HoosierHawgs]

I use mono for moving baits, flouro for bottom contact baits and braid for fishing frogs in the slop and flipping heavy vegetation.Wasn't to long ago i used mono for everything .

This... I haven't started using fluorocarbon lines yet, but I'm gonna pick up some FC Sniper or some Gander Mt. Fluorocarbon by Sunline tommorow. I use mono for topwater, spinnerbait, crankbait, jerkbait, lipless bait, and on spinning reels for a few reasons. #1 is cost. Trilene XL is CHEAP but is also pretty good quality line. #2 its easy. Handles well, no ripping hooks, solid knot strength. I've never had a problem fishing with a nylon line... Ever. I only fish Trilene XL and Stren Original

[new2BC4bass]

I use mono for everything. 12lb is a good all around size for most any technique. i go as small as 6lb line for lighter weight lures. but the 12lb i use for t-rigs, top water, spinnerbaits, lipless cranks, drop shot...etc.

 

Pretty close to how I fish.  Casting rods: 8# on Medium power , 12# on MH, 17# on Heavy, 6# on any rod below Medium.  Couple exceptions are braid for weeds, lily pads, etc. and fluoro on 2 of my rods, one for cranking, one for bottom contact.  Grew up with mono.  Techniques severely limited in those days, but mono did it all.

 

Spinning reels get 8# mono as most are Medium.  Have 10# braid on a Light (for supposedly better handling qualities, but I like how mono handles), and 30# braid on a MH Worm and Jig rod (because heavy mono on a spinning reel is one place I don't care for mono).

[the reel ess]

It's good for Rat-L-Traps too. You can use thee same rod/reel for it. Heavy mono, like 17# is fine for pitching too.

[masterbass]

I don't use mono for anything except backing.  But I suppose it could be used for cranks and topwaters.

[the reel ess]

This... I haven't started using fluorocarbon lines yet, but I'm gonna pick up some FC Sniper or some Gander Mt. Fluorocarbon by Sunline tommorow. I use mono for topwater, spinnerbait, crankbait, jerkbait, lipless bait, and on spinning reels for a few reasons. #1 is cost. Trilene XL is CHEAP but is also pretty good quality line. #2 its easy. Handles well, no ripping hooks, solid knot strength. I've never had a problem fishing with a nylon line... Ever. I only fish Trilene XL and Stren Original

If you're a fan of Trilene, try Vanish when you try FC.  Very strong and sensitive. And since you can't see it below the surface, go big with the # test if it's for a BC reel..

[the reel ess]

And as mentioned before mono's good backing. I like 15# Berkley Big Game for backing. I even use it as the primary line on my topwater combo.