Brett's_daddy Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 What do you guys typically use for lipless cranks? I was originally thinking of using my squarebill setup of a 7ft. medium/moderate Veritas Winch 2.0 and a Daiwa Fuego CT 6.3:1 with 12lb. Seaguar Abrazx but now I'm leaning more toward my Dobyn's Fury 734C which right now has a 7.3:1 Curado I spooled with 17lb. Sunline Armilo Defier on it but I'm wondering if I should use heavier fluorocarbon like maybe a 15lb. or more instead? Quote
Hulkster Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 i like 12 pound mono for lipless crankbaits. I use Sufix Siege. I like the bit of stretch that mono gives. and it casts very well. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 3, 2019 Super User Posted October 3, 2019 1/2 and under, I use 10# YZH on 7'MF. Over 1/2, I use 12# YZH on 7'4" cranking rod 1 Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted October 3, 2019 Author Posted October 3, 2019 Okay, so would my setup with my Dobyn's be adequate? I know the Sunline is 17lb but it's a thin diameter line. I would be throwing mostly 1/2oz. with an occasional 3/4oz. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 3, 2019 Super User Posted October 3, 2019 Try it. Nobody can say if its adequate....except you. Lipless are a different animal and the 'rules' for other lures don't necessarily appy....except having enough play in the rod/line to keep from losing hooked fish. So much depends on your environment and how you will use them. -do you need super sensitivity for work around wood and grass? -do you need casting distance first and foremost? -do you want versatility to work from 1/4 to 3/4 on same rod/line? -are you yo-yo-ing off a rocky bottom, or ripping through shallow grass? Use what you got....evaluate what you like and don't like about it...and then let the bait monkey tell you when it's inadequate 2 Quote
Todd2 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 I'd throw it on the heaviest mono that you feel like throwing for lipless crankbaits. Quote
Glaucus Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 10 or 12 lb YZH depending on the rod and location. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted October 3, 2019 Author Posted October 3, 2019 28 minutes ago, Choporoz said: Try it. Nobody can say if its adequate....except you. Lipless are a different animal and the 'rules' for other lures don't necessarily appy....except having enough play in the rod/line to keep from losing hooked fish. So much depends on your environment and how you will use them. -do you need super sensitivity for work around wood and grass? -do you need casting distance first and foremost? -do you want versatility to work from 1/4 to 3/4 on same rod/line? -are you yo-yo-ing off a rocky bottom, or ripping through shallow grass? Use what you got....evaluate what you like and don't like about it...and then let the bait monkey tell you when it's inadequate Well, it's Fall here in the North so the grass is dying down. I'd more think around wood/timber laydowns and just burning it through the water with occasional yo-yo's. I would prefer to use just one rod and have the ability to use both 1/2oz., 5/8oz. lures. I'll experiment with my Dobyn's setup and see, if I don't have any luck maybe I'll switch out to my regular crankbait setup. 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted October 3, 2019 Super User Posted October 3, 2019 15 lb mono for 1/2 ounce lipless baits, and 10 lb mono for 1/4 ounce lipless baits. Quote
Shimano_1 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 I use 15 lb fluoro for lipless cranks 1 Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted October 6, 2019 Super User Posted October 6, 2019 12-15 pound test mono Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 8, 2019 Global Moderator Posted October 8, 2019 I fish mine on 15lb Big Game. 2 Quote
johnD. Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 9 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: I fish mine on 15lb Big Game. Same here. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted October 8, 2019 Author Posted October 8, 2019 9 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: I fish mine on 15lb Big Game. So, would 17lb. Sunline Armillo Defier work? I have that already spooled on my Curadi I but I also have 15lb. Big Game too. Quote
johnD. Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 5 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said: So, would 17lb. Sunline Armillo Defier work? I have that already spooled on my Curadi I but I also have 15lb. Big Game too. The sunline is excellent line , it will work just fine. Quote
swhit140 Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 I switched to Stren mono this year, I'm very impressed with it. I usually use 12-14 lb. I've tried Berkley, Suffix, McCoy. So far I'm liking the Stren mono, I feel it is a smoother line compared to many others I've tried. 1000yd spool of Stren is about $22. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 10, 2019 Super User Posted October 10, 2019 #11 Shooter Defier Armilo https://www.sunlineamerica.com/shooter-defier-armilo/ Quote
Big Rick Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 14lb Red Cajun Line.... Handled two (albeit small) bass in one retrieve. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted October 10, 2019 Super User Posted October 10, 2019 10# Yo-Zuri Hybrid Quote
tholmes Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 1/4 oz. - 6 - 8 lb. mono 1/2 oz. - 10 lb. mono 3/4 - 1 oz. - 12- 14 lb. mono Tom Quote
Rainy Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 I personally use 12lb Seaguar InvizX for all my lipless cranking. Quote
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