Line for T-Rigs with a Weight and Jig between 1/2-3/4 OZ

[BassBlowup354]

I’m trying to figure out what line for the applications above me. I was thinking 65 lb braid with leader line but I would appreciate feedback for a more educated opinion.

[Michigander]

For general Trigs, I usually use 30lb test with a 12-16lb FC leader.

[MN Fisher]

Only time I use braid with jigs or T-Rig is if I'm tossing into heavy cover. Otherwise I have been using 12# YZH, but am going to 15# FC next year. Don't need the heavy braid for general jig/T-Rig use.

 

If you're tossing 3/4 oz rigs - make sure you're using a Heavy rod (Diawa/St. Croix heavy, Dobyns 5-power) as for jigs you add the weight of the hook, skirt and trailer to that 3/4, and for T-Rigs the weight of the hook and worm get added...so you're talking over 1oz total most of the time.

[Choporoz]

65 is good because it can double as tow rope or spare anchor line.   I have used it for frogging and for heavy flipping,  but probably won't go over 50 again. 

[Lead Head]

I agree on 50lb being more than enough. Your rod or reel will give out before it does unless you are neglecting some sort of wear or damage. I mostly use 30lb, but 50lb is a bit more user-friendly. 

[Fishes in trees]

I use Seagaur 15 or 17 lb  Abrazx for bottom contact baits in this weight range - more likely 17 than 15.

If I'm throwing the Biffle Bug I'm using 20 lb Abrazx.

[Team9nine]

So much depends on the “where” you’re fishing, but for general use of those baits, 12# fluoro for TR, and 15# fluoro for heavier jigs. And like @Choporoz, I also keep a spool of 65# braid in the boat for small water rescue and towing.

[fishwizzard]

I have settled on 18lb Shooter fluoro or 40lb PP for heavier jigs, the fluoro for most fishing and switching to braid when I am fishing a spot where I know I am going to be dealing with pad cover and want a thinner/less stretchy line for ripping the jig free from snags. 

 

 

1 hour ago, Team9nine said:

 And like @Choporoz, I also keep a spool of 65# braid in the boat for small water rescue and towing.

 

Last year I was experimenting with using braid for glide baits and snapped one off using 50lb PP.  The next day I happened to find a 300y spool of 80lb PP on ebay for like ten bucks so I bought it.

 

That stuff is insane and must have a breaking strength a lot higher than 80lbs.  It was (obviously) unusable for what I was trying so I stripped it off the reel and did some yard testing with it.  Tied to a fence post and then to a broom handle, I could lean all ~210lbs of me into it and have it hold.  It took enough force to break it that I lost my balance and fell over when it finally snapped.  

[Born 2 fish]

15lb fluorocarbon for me on my t-rig and casting jig. 

[WRB]

Flipping or=pitching into very heavy cover situations I used 60 lb Fins tied direct. Everything else 12 lb FC no leader for 7/16-3/4 oz jigs fishing deep structure lakes.

Tom

[Boomstick]

What I do is since most of the truly heavy cover where I regularly fish is in pretty isolated areas, I will try to find a fluorocarbon that works for everywhere else. Typically 15 - 20lb fluorocarbon will do the trick (check line diameter as well, sometimes they differ quite a bit).

 

When I get to those thick areas, I will step up to straight braid, and usually also on a heavier rod as well (flipping stick).

[Mike L]

20# Shooter

16# Sniper

65# or 80# Power Pro for punching/heavy cover. 

 

Never a leader 

 

 

 

Mike

[Junk Fisherman]

65 lb braid and 15-17 lb FC leader with the FG Knot for a smaller profile is what I use for 1/2 to 3/4.  This is my standard football head jig setup.   

 

I am considering going to 50 lb braid though.  

[Shimano_1]

15-20 lb seaguar red label for me. No need for braid around here

[FishTank]

I only use braid when throwing into heavy cover and 50lb is more than enough.  Other wise, it's 15lb or 17lb Abrazx for jigs or 12lb Invizx for T-rigged soft plastic.