Hi Vis Braid for Finesse

[Jack Czerwinski]

Recently made the switch on my finesse rig to hi-vis braid after reading a similar thread on here from 2017. What I did not see on that thread was a recommendation for the pound test people were using when doing this, so I bought some 10# Seaguar. Unfortunately, I quickly found out that it's so thin I still have trouble watching it on the water. I was wondering what line those of you who have gone the hi-vis route use on similar rigs. As far as fish seeing the line goes, I am using 10# fluoro for a leader, so I don't think it should be too much of an issue.

[Tywithay]

I'm not a braid fan, but I've been using 8lb light green Sunline Xplasma with good results. 

[EWREX]

i use 15lb hi vis yellow power pro braid to an 8-10lb leader of fluorocarbon. not an issue seeing the line

[Steveo-1969]

I'm using 10# and 15# Seaguar Smackdown Flash Green and the 10# can be hard to see because it's so thin. But I still think it's more visible than "non" hi-vis line.

 

I don't worry about fish seeing the line. I tie on a leader for abrasion resistance and to make breaking off on a snag easier.

[tander]

I use Power Pro Hi Vis yellow in 10# test, no problem seeing it.

[CountryboyinDC]

Same as @tander and @EWREX, with yellow Power Pro, I can see the 10 or 15 lb test on my spinning setups.  

[NHBull]

I use a lot of Yellow, Pink and Orange in 10 and 15 #test.  Orange stands out the best, but only by a weeeee bit

[JustJames]

Seaguar smackdown?

10lb Seaguar is only .128mm diameter

10lb Sufix 832 is .20mm

 

I have used quite a few different color, white red blue yellow and chartreuse PowerPro and Sufix832. Yellow seem to be the best. I also just got a new hi-vis copolymer line to try out, Izorline Platinum 6lb. I might put that on one of my spinning soon.

 

[new2BC4bass]

2 hours ago, NHBull said:

I use a lot of Yellow, Pink and Orange in 10 and 15 #test.  Orange stands out the best, but only by a weeeee bit

I am a fan of Siege Neon Tangerine.

 

OP. I got a spool of Fins Windtamer 5# Hi-Vis Yellow.  Had it out once so far and quickly learned I will need a leader for abrasion resistance.  As you said...not all that 'Hi-Vis' in that diameter.  Being somewhat frugal, I will try to use it until it needs changing, but definitely will be going to a higher test line when it gets replaced.  Which may be sooner than later. 

[Bluebasser86]

I use the 20lb Flame Green Smackdown. I had the 10lb originally, but like you said, it's so thin I couldn't hardly see it.

[Zachary M]

I use Lime Green 10lb J Braid and 6lb Seaguar Inviz X. Ultimate finesse, my go to for Neds and shaky heads. 

[ChrisD46]

8 hours ago, CountryboyinDC said:

Same as @tander and @EWREX, with yellow Power Pro, I can see the 10 or 15 lb test on my spinning setups.  

^^This^^