I HATE FLUOROCARBON

[Joseph Walker]

I live in Florida and use heavy duty 50-80 lb braid, i tried using 20 lb braid for jerkbaits, worms, and jigs and no matter what i do  i get a birds nest and i could put my drag all the way and get a huge birdnest  can someone help me, i use a lew speed spool 7.1.1 custom mhx rod

[A-Jay]

First Off, Hello Joseph and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

OK - so you hate Fluorocarbon ~ Me Too.

But you didn't mention anywhere in your post that you were using it ?

There's talk about 20 & 50-80 lb braid.

What's up ?

A-Jay

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard, Joseph!

Braid or fluorocarbon? You mention using braid,
just looking for clarity.

If you are trying straight fluoro, perhaps use it
as a leader tied to braid instead.

I use 20# braid on my baitcaster and always use
a leader. Same with spinning, but 10# or 15# is the
braid strength.

[Joseph Walker]

i use 40-80 lb braid and 20 lb fluorocarbon or atleast i used too

[JeziHogg]

20 Lb fluorocarbon for jerkbaits... d**n.

[BassThumb]

Why use it then? Strip it off and go back to braid. 

[WRB]

Confusing?

If you have trouble casting braid try pulling off about 50 yard then tape over the line remaining on the spool with plumbers Teflon tape, 2 wraps, then wind on the line you pulled off.

This will prevent deep backlashes.

Tom

[00 mod]

I think you are adjusting the wrong thing. Your drag will do nothing to reduce birds nests. You need to focus on your braking system and your spool tension knob. 

Jeff

[Sam]

OO mod, WRB, Darren are correct with their posts.

Where are your "magnets" set?

How tight is your spool tension?

Did you use braid as a backing for the fluorocarbon?

Do you know an old pro's trick about using tape on the spool to stop backlashes? Note WRB's post. You can also use Scotch tape if you have it available at home.

Do you know how to "balance" your baitcaster with the rod, reel and bait size parameters?

Do you use any line conditioner on your line when spooling?

Do you think about taking your setup outside and tie the line on a stationary object and walk it off. Then you engage the reel and holding the rod and reel in your hand you stretch the line tight for five to ten seconds four or five times to get the curling out of the line? Then walk back and untie the line and reel it tight back on the baitcaster using the line conditioning products once again.

If you stay on this Forum you can learn all of these things that the guys and gals do but we don't advertise in public.

Welcome to the Forum. May I also suggest you add your physical location to your avatar and also go to the Introductions section and introduce your self.

Tight Lines.

 

[Raul]

Welcome to the fc haters club. 

I don't know what's so special about the danged thing, it's only good for leaders.

[KDW96]

Just for leader material for me also

[J Francho]

I hate braid.  Still have it on a dozen setups.

[Team9nine]

I LOVE FLUOROCARBON...and not just as leader material. There, I said it.

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The problem isn't the line - it's either you or your setup.

-T9

[J Francho]

It's the line.  Most people that complain about fluoro tried a cheap brand first time out.

[Fishes in trees]

 That's too bad.  Feel free to share any other issues that you have.   Hate is a strong word - specifically when typed in caps.   I'd recommend that you save that word for when you really need it, and not for some dislike of some inanimate object.  JMO

[Jaderose]

I'm not sure I would use 20 lb FC for anything other than MAYBE leader material.  Let alone tossing a Texas rigged worm or a jig.  And as others have said...drag has nothing to with casting.

[Kevin22]

I am so confused. You don't like fluorocarbon and are having trouble with braid? You now use 40-50# braid but used to use fluorocarbon. I have no idea what your question is, what you are trying to do, or what line you are even talking about. 

 

[K_Mac]

I hate braid, but use it occasionally. I love fluorocarbon. 20# fluorocarbon is fine for heavier baits in heavy cover. For lighter baits it requires the right setup, but 12 or 15# will be far more user friendly.

[iabass8]

Nachos were invented in Texas.

[Jaderose]

43 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

Nachos were invented in Texas.

It takes a mighty big dog to weigh a ton.