Karsen11 Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Until I get my swimbait rod I will be using my frog rod to throw swimbaits. Should I tie a leader onto the braid? If so, what line should I use? I will be throwing ROF 0 and 5 Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 I just ordered some 20# p line cxx for leader material for swimbaits. Used to throw them on 20-25 # big game. Quote
Karsen11 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Posted April 30, 2015 What are the advantages of mono over floro for swimbaits? Quote
WPCfishing Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 The biggest difference is Flouro in clear water. In darker water it's not really a big deal either way. Maybe a little more stretch with mono. If you go with 20# line I don't think there's much of a difference. Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 What are the advantages of mono over floro for swimbaits? Knot strength and a little extra give. Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted April 30, 2015 Super User Posted April 30, 2015 "What are the advantages of mono over floro for swimbaits?" Mono will usually have less stretch than comparable fluorocarbon. On long casts this can make a big difference on hook up ratio... Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted April 30, 2015 Global Moderator Posted April 30, 2015 Swimbaits mean different things to different people. Have no idea what a ROF 0 and 5 are. However, if they are some new soft swimbait then I suggest useing 30# braid. I use that for my combo frog/swimbait setup. If it is not, then I'm sorry I tried but can't help. Mike Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Swimbaits mean different things to different people. Have no idea what a ROF 0 and 5 are. However, if they are some new soft swimbait then I suggest useing 30# braid. I use that for my combo frog/swimbait setup. If it is not, then I'm sorry I tried but can't help. Mike ROF 5 etc. refers to the rate of fall per ten seconds or approximately how deep the bait will go on a slow steady retrieve. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted April 30, 2015 Global Moderator Posted April 30, 2015 ROF 5 etc. refers to the rate of fall per ten seconds or approximately how deep the bait will go on a slow steady retrieve. Mmmm, Thanks Jig! Don't I feel silly..I just "count it down" Mike Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Mmmm, Thanks Jig! Don't I feel silly..I just "count it down" Mike That's probably the more efficient and experienced way to go about it, but it helps to know the ROF when you buy those big "tennis shoe" swimbaits lol. Quote
Fisher-O-men Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 Sometimes it is good to remember that Mono (nylon) floats and Fluoro sinks. Quote
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