Crankbait Line

[Zeeter]

Still on the fence between mono and fluoro for crankbaiting. Some say fluoro because it sinks better and is more sensitive. Some say mono because fluoro is TOO sensitive and they tend to try to set the hook before the fish has the lure. Obviously for deeper water I want fluoro.

 

What does everyone use?

[smr913]

10# mono has never done me wrong. Cranks are one technique where line is not a big concern, IMHO. Match it to your cover. Lots of weeds and timber, up it to 15 or 17. Deep open water I like 10.

[roadwarrior]

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[Zeeter]

I'm leaning towards mono at this point. Berkley Big Game. 

 

So here's my rod setup:

Flipping: Straight 40# Braid

Jig/Worm: 40# Braid and Fluoro leader

Jig/Worm: 12# Fluoro

Crankbait: 12# Mono

Spinning Multi-Purpose: 12# Mono

Spinning Drop-Shot/Shaky Head: 8# Fluoro

2 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

Want to try something brand spanking new from Seaguar?

 

http://www.seaguar.com/about-seaguar/press-releases/114-seaguar-introduces-rippin-premium-monofilament-fishing-line.html

 

Hmm....I'm pretty stocked on Big Game, but maybe next time.

[junyer357]

I prefer flouro more for the increased abrasion resistance as well as the sinking properties to get it down just a fuzz deeper. Its just a preference for me, i used mono for years with no problems. On either check your line periodicly for nicks, especilly if throwing around rocks or structure. 

 

I fish crankbaits alot. It or a senko are my go to lures first usually. Ive never had an instance where i missed a fish due to the line being too sensitive on cranks. Having it on too stiff a rod, yes,  but thats not the lines fault. 

[fishballer06]

I use fluoro probably 90% of the time for crank baits.

 

As far as being too sensitive and pulling the bait from a fish too early? That's non-sense in my opinion. You're talking about a moving bait that's probably moving 24-30" every crank and you're bringing it in on a steady retrieve. That fish either has that crankbait in his mouth or he doesn't. We're not talking about a plastic craw where the fish might only pick it up by the pinchers, or a fluke where the fish might only grab it by the tail. You're overcomplicating things.

[Zeeter]

I put mono on already. Mono is pretty cheap. If it doesn't work out or I find that I don't like it then I'll switch to fluoro.

[Zeeter]

Along these lines, when you guys use braid do you back it with mono? I was thinking of putting maybe 75 yards of it on in order to save the braid. Guess I could do the same with fluorocarbon. Back around ten years ago people were saying to always use a backing because the braid would scratch the spool.

[Cmiller]

I have 10lb seaguar invizx on my medium cranking set up, and 12lb on my medium heavy cranking set up. Switched to the flouro for the added strength. I can usually pull snags right out with the 10lb. I like the seaguar red label too for cranking, slightly better abrasion resistance than the invizx. 

[.ghoti.]

The braid will not scratch the spool, not that it matters. The braid will slip on the spool without some backing.

[Mike L]

I use Yo Zuri for all moving reaction baits...Flouro is not THAT much of an advantage and I don't use mono for anything...Can't stand the stuff.

 

 

 

Mike 

[junyer357]

I never use backing personally. Mostly because i hate feeling a knot hit my thumb in the spool. 

As far as braid sliiping on the spool its bot an issue for me now. I prefer spools that are drilled and actually use an arbor knot through one of the holes. No more slipping like on a solid spool. 

[the reel ess]

6 hours ago, Zeeter said:

I'm leaning towards mono at this point. Berkley Big Game. 

 

So here's my rod setup:

Flipping: Straight 40# Braid

Jig/Worm: 40# Braid and Fluoro leader

Jig/Worm: 12# Fluoro

Crankbait: 12# Mono

Spinning Multi-Purpose: 12# Mono

Spinning Drop-Shot/Shaky Head: 8# Fluoro

 

Hmm....I'm pretty stocked on Big Game, but maybe next time.

Yeah, I love me some Big Game. Just check it often and retie after a big fish or when one chokes the bait and it should never do you wrong. I use this and braid. I hate fluoro.

5 hours ago, Zeeter said:

Along these lines, when you guys use braid do you back it with mono? I was thinking of putting maybe 75 yards of it on in order to save the braid. Guess I could do the same with fluorocarbon. Back around ten years ago people were saying to always use a backing because the braid would scratch the spool.

Yes. Do that. Not because it will scratch the spool, it won't. But because it's way cheaper. Use a double uni knot and you won't feel the knot on the spool. Just don't use so much backing that you cast all the braid off. I did that once.

[wdp]

I've been very pleased with Seaguar Invizx for all my cranking since I started using it 2 years ago. Very, very manageable fluoro and has a little stretch, but still very sensitive. 

[Zeeter]

1 hour ago, the reel ess said:

Just don't use so much backing that you cast all the braid off. I did that once.

 

I think I did that on my flipping rod earlier. Didn't seem like I put much braid on after the mono. Well, it's for flipping and pitching so hopefully it won't be too big a deal. 

[JDNKC]

8 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

Want to try something brand spanking new from Seaguar?

 

http://www.seaguar.com/about-seaguar/press-releases/114-seaguar-introduces-rippin-premium-monofilament-fishing-line.html

Rippin has been really good so far.  In mono I really like it, but I use 10# invisx on my cranking setup.

[the reel ess]

8 hours ago, Zeeter said:

 

I think I did that on my flipping rod earlier. Didn't seem like I put much braid on after the mono. Well, it's for flipping and pitching so hopefully it won't be too big a deal. 

If you're only going to be flipping and pitching with it you can pull off a little more than your longest pitch and put tape around the spool. That will make getting backlashes out a lot easier. That's a trick one of my coworkers used to use. He pitched about half the time in tourneys.

[Zeeter]

1 hour ago, the reel ess said:

If you're only going to be flipping and pitching with it you can pull off a little more than your longest pitch and put tape around the spool. That will make getting backlashes out a lot easier. That's a trick one of my coworkers used to use. He pitched about half the time in tourneys.

 

I think I have at least 75 yards of braid on it. Should be fine for flipping and pitching.

[lmbfisherman]

2 of my three CB setups I'll use braid (30#) with a Hybrid lines (Pline or Yozuri) 10-12# leader.  The main squarebill CB rod I use straight Yozuri 12#.

[BigGame0892]

I just use straight Yozuri hybrid 12 lb for cranking.  I always back my braid with mono to avoid slip on the spool and also to save some $.

[RB 77]

Yo-Zuri Hybrid 10 lb for most cranks. 12 lb for lipless.

[S. Sass]

12# Big Game has worked well for me. 

[J Francho]

I like 10 or 12# Tatsu.

[Davidhorowitzski]

I found that a good knot makes WAY more difference in cranks and such Lures with similar mechanics for action. A uni knot, rapala, or arbor knot I believe are 3 knots that are strong and leave a small loop at the end. Between the knot and the eyelet of the lure. It seems to facilitate better action.   

[MisplacedTexan99]

I've always been a mono guy with cranks either 10 or 12 pound stren original or big game.