Ace Angler Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Hey guys. I have a quick question regarding the type of line I should use. I have a casting setup, 7ft MH 7:1 gear ratio, that I plan on using for jigs and weighted Texas rigs. I would most likely fish these lures along weed lines with moderate vegetation and cover. So my question is, what pound braid should I use with my setup? I can't decide between 30 or 40 pound. Thanks and tight lines! Quote
keagbassr Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I like 30lb sufix 832 for this type of fishing Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 My T-Rig/Jig rig will have 30# Power Pro on it. 1 Quote
Smokinal Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I use 20lb braid to 16lb fluoro leader Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 40lb 832 for me 1 Quote
NittyGrittyBoy Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 30lb Power Pro is my bread and butter. But my flipping setup is 65lb Power Pro 2 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, NittyGrittyBoy said: But my flipping setup is 65lb Power Pro 50# PP for mine... Quote
NittyGrittyBoy Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 @MN Fisher You know what they say about great minds? 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 1 minute ago, NittyGrittyBoy said: @MN Fisher You know what they say about great minds? Twin Sons of Different Mothers? And half a country away too! 1 Quote
rtwvumtneer6 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 50# on casting gear for me. Strong enough that I can get away with froggin it, but it also ties well to a variety of leader sizes 12-20# mono and fluoro. Quote
Dens228 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 30 pound Sufix 832, no leader. And yes it works in crystal clear water. I fish a lot of quarries with 10+ feet of visibility. Quote
Russ E Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I may be the odd man out here, but texas rigs and jigs are the 2 lures I use straight flourocarbon. It has nothing to do with line visibility or sinking rate. the reason I use flourocarbon is the semi slack line sensitivity. Often times when a jig or worm is falling the line is not tight. braid has great sensitivity on a tight line. I can't feel bites on a semi slack line with braid.. Not all fluorocarbon lines are equal. from my own experience, Tatsu, shooter,sniper, and assasin seems the most sensitive. 7 2 Quote
papajoe222 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 My combos are different, because I fish different cover. For what you describe, 30lb is plenty strong enough unless the weeds, or your jig hook are super thick. If you'll be using that combo for punching those weeds, I'd go with 50lb and forget the fluoro leader. Quote
Dens228 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, papajoe222 said: My combos are different, because I fish different cover. For what you describe, 30lb is plenty strong enough unless the weeds, or your jig hook are super thick. If you'll be using that combo for punching those weeds, I'd go with 50lb and forget the fluoro leader. Yes, I should have added that I use 50 or 65 pound braid for punching. Quote
FordsnFishin Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 65lb power pro. If I hook a buick on the bottom of the lake im bringing it home. 1 Quote
Bandersnatch Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 40-65lb smackdown or maxquartro. 12-16lb leader if needed Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 Berkley Big Game 15# Mean Green ? 5 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 ^^^ This. I use to use Yozuri Hybrid line, but the stores around me don't carry it any longer, and the few times I tried to buy it online, the sites were on backorder. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted January 28, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 28, 2020 8 hours ago, Russ E said: I may be the odd man out here, but texas rigs and jigs are the 2 lures I use straight flourocarbon. It has nothing to do with line visibility or sinking rate. the reason I use flourocarbon is the semi slack line sensitivity. Often times when a jig or worm is falling the line is not tight. braid has great sensitivity on a tight line. I can't feel bites on a semi slack line with braid.. Not all fluorocarbon lines are equal. from my own experience, Tatsu, shooter,sniper, and assasin seems the most sensitive. Ditto! Mike Quote
waymont Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 30lb yellow PP to 15lb red label leader Quote
LionHeart Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 40 lb. Power Pro Yellow Braid with 15 lb. Big Game mono leader (FG knot for life) ? 1 Quote
Hook2Jaw Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I'm with @LionHeart. I'm a fan of leader for shock absorption and abrasion resistance, and I also worry about line shy fish. I've got a 7'3" Medium Heavy rated to an ounce that I run straight fluorocarbon on in 15# because I don't run it in the really heavy stuff. When my 7'6" Tatula XT HF arrives it will be rocking 40# braid to 17# fluorocarbon and used for jigs and worming via casting and pitching. 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 I guess I should have added that I also have one stick that has 15 lb Tatsu on it. Still not sure if I am a fan or not. I guess having used braid for so long it is going to take some getting used to. Just trying to teach an old new new tricks as they say. 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 I've never had luck with going lower than 40lb. braid on my casting reels. So for that, my vote is for 40lb. given the options you gave us. Me personally, I'd be using 14-17 pound fluorocarbon for this. Quote
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