Line recommendation

[Swest18x]

I don't fish swimbaits much but I have a 3 Oz Bacca Burrito i want to try... what size line would you recommend for straight fluorocarbon? Not likely to run into anything over 5 lbs and it's clear water so I want to spool as light line as I can. Thanks.

[GreenPig]

20 - 25

[AlabamaSpothunter]

I throw that exact bait on 20lb Sniper FC 

 

You could go down to 17lb if you're fish are really line shine. 

[NorthernBasser]

What they said. 20# Sniper. 

[WRB]

What rod & reel do you plan to use for the 3 oz swimbait?

If you plan on using FC line you should consider replacing the line before every other outing as FC weakens from casting stress. 20 lb Seaguar or Sunline.

Tom

[Swest18x]

I've got a couple rods that can handle that bait but likely a MB Tequila B paired with  a Zillion TW HD. I'm normally a braid to leader guy but that large line the TWing just doesn't like my knots.

[JN94]

I would throw 40 or 50lb braid personally

[Reel]

20 lb

[WRB]

You have high end tackle but may not imo be suited for swimbaits in general. 7’ fast action rod with 3/4-4oz lures, no fore grip. It will work just not ideal, short and fast action.

The Daiwa Zillion HD slightly deeper spool but small, a good combo, questionable for the application.

My normal line choice is Sunline Deifer Armilo 25 lb / .016D for medium to larger size swimbaits. Armilo is no longer available in US markets?, still available in Japan.

Tom

PS, FC use Seaguar Tatsu 22/.015D or 25/.016D.

[Pogues2300]

I’d personally use 30lb braid to 16 lb sniper fluoro leader… my bad just noticed you said straight fluoro lol. Sorry