Question to the Yoda's of jig fishing about braid to floro fishing line for jigs

[CDMTJager]

On 2/2/2024 at 6:42 AM, softwateronly said:

 

They only come in 1/4oz, the guys that make them think it's the weight that will get snagged least.  I like pb&J, GP black, and GP blue the best and use part of a straight tail worm or jackall ishad as my goby imitating trailer.

 

scott

Thank you Scott, will buy as you advise.

 

On 2/2/2024 at 8:10 AM, Bankc said:

Straight fluoro is best, as often jig bites can be very subtle and happen on the fall.  So the slack line sensitivity of fluoro presents a significant advantage.  

That being said, I use straight braid.  The waters I fish are really dirty, so visibility isn't an issue.  And if you're good about keeping your line semi-tight (well not tight, but not so loose that you can't detect a bite) and watching your line, then it works well enough for me.  Mainly I use braid because I use braid for everything, and my "jig rods" are used for a lot more than just jigs.  And, if I'm being honest, braid lasts forever and I'm cheap.  

Bankc,

Thank you for sharing your experience with me.

[Susky River Rat]

I use braid to FC leader. I feel more attached to to the bottom with the braid. The rocks in the river fray and tear up straight braid to much to run that or I would. 

[T-Billy]

I'll use braid to a 20# mono leader when fishing jigs deep to make breaking off easier. 

[Catt]

On 2/1/2024 at 6:47 PM, Pat Brown said:

I fish often.  I respool often.  I've used lots of lines and rods and for me 15 lb big game is as close to a perfect line as you can get!   I absolutely love hooksets with jigs and t rigs on 15 lb big game and I can feel everything with the stuff too.

 

 

[LrgmouthShad]

15lb big game is good line for jigs. Dropping to 12lb can be effective depending on hook gauge and cover. I also like 18lb Sunline Sniper quite a lot for most jig uses.