bigbassin' Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 In clear water do most of y'all still flip with braid or do you use fluorocarbon instead? Quote
poisonokie Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 I just tie on a 20# fluoro leader. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted November 12, 2015 Super User Posted November 12, 2015 It's up to you. If you think they can see the braid, then try fluoro instead or tie on a fluoro leader. I know I've caught fish using 50# braid in water with 7-10 foot visibility. Quote
Super User Sam Posted November 12, 2015 Super User Posted November 12, 2015 Depends on the conditions. I like fluorocarbon line in clear to stained water. Braid in dirty water. Will tie on a fluorocarbon leader to the braid if the water is not too dirty but heavy stained. Also depends if you are using a spinning rig or a baitcaster. I use spinning gear. If you use a baitcaster you will want to stay with the fluorocarbon line. And it depends on the type of structure and bottom I am fishing which has a direct impact on damaging the line. Quote
Super User Raul Posted November 12, 2015 Super User Posted November 12, 2015 17 lb Trilene Big Game. 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted November 12, 2015 Super User Posted November 12, 2015 17 lb Trilene Big Game. 15# 2 Quote
Joe H. Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 17 lb Trilene Big Game. 15# Works fine, and the cheapest line I know of. Quote
Super User Raul Posted November 12, 2015 Super User Posted November 12, 2015 15# I would pick that one too, 17 is a lil bit wiry, but we got mesquite trees, huizache and cat nail brush down here, thorny n´tuff so I need something with a little bit more muscle. P-line CXX 15 lb is also a good pick, you can uproot the tree/brush and still get the fish along with it. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted November 13, 2015 Super User Posted November 13, 2015 12lb YoZuri Ultra Soft. I have pulled my boat up on the bank trying to break it off. Quote
fisherrw Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 17 lb Trilene Big Game. 15# Works fine, and the cheapest line I know of. I would pick that one too, 17 is a lil bit wiry, but we got mesquite trees, huizache and cat nail brush down here, thorny n´tuff so I need something with a little bit more muscle. P-line CXX 15 lb is also a good pick, you can uproot the tree/brush and still get the fish along with it. all of the above Quote
boostr Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 I use 17lb Berkley Trilene Pro Grade 100% Flouro Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted November 14, 2015 Global Moderator Posted November 14, 2015 Braid in various lb test for stained water. Sniper in various lb test for clear water. Mike Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted November 15, 2015 Global Moderator Posted November 15, 2015 Braid in grass, fluoro for everything else. I've been using Seaguar's new fluoro designed just for flipping and have been really impressed so far. Despite it being 25lb test, it handles surprisingly easy and I've been able to horse some nice fish out of some nasty places with it and it barely leaves a mark on the line. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted November 15, 2015 Super User Posted November 15, 2015 Braid in grass, fluoro for everything else. Me too. Quote
tander Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 50# braid in stain to muddy, 20# Sunline Fluorocarbon in clear. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 16, 2015 Super User Posted November 16, 2015 Seaguar has recently introduce two lines designed specifically for this technique: http://seaguar.com/freshwater/flippin.html I spooled up with the 50# braid and 25# fluorocarbon leader. If you are looking for something strong, powerful and stealthy, this is the ticket! Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted November 17, 2015 BassResource.com Administrator Posted November 17, 2015 I've been using the 50# Flippin' braid from Seaguar, and I'm quite impressed! It's ultra-smooth and strong. I haven't had it on long enough yet to see if the color fades like other braids, but so far it seems to be holding up well. Great stuff! Quote
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