Hi vis line?

[Susky River Rat]

So I have been thinking about starting to use hi vis braided line while using ned rigs, shakey heads, tubes etc. I already run a long flouro leader. 
 

I was just wondering if these are the correct applications for this or when you run this type of line?  

[Jigfishn10]

I use it for slower, more vertical presentations. I have eye issues so the brighter line is easier for me to see if there's any slight line tick

[ike8120]

I been using it for most of my techniques with a FC leader. 

[JN94]

I use chartreuse/neon green braid for as many of my reels as I can. I can't use a moss green due to not being able to see the line on the water. Always helps to be able to see your line for those light bites. I don't discriminate on it as far as only using it on certain techniques

[Susky River Rat]

@Jigfishn10this will be the reels I would be putting it on. Not really worried about that stuff that I am constantly moving. 

[Jig Man]

1 hour ago, Susky River Rat said:

So I have been thinking about starting to use hi vis braided line while using ned rigs, shakey heads, tubes etc. I already run a long flouro leader. 
 

I was just wondering if these are the correct applications for this or when you run this type of line?  

That’s the way I do it along with swim baits and some lighter weight jigs.  I use hi vis yellow and white for visibility as well as feel.

[Team9nine]

Do they even make non hi-vis braid? 😉 😆 lol

 

Nearly all my Ned/shakey/finesse stuff gets hi-vis yellow braid.

[J Francho]

Been using pink or yellow line for years for this very purpose. Leaders are rarely necessary. 

[Junger]

I run high vis braid for pretty much all my bottom contact presentations, with a long lighter FC leader (long enough but doesn't go into the spool) so that if I get hung up I break off at the lure knot and keep most of the leader. I dislike breaking off and possibly leaving a bunch of braid in the water. I retie frequently and the leader will usually last me several outings.

[Functional]

I've been running bright blue. The yellows and greens sometimes blend in really well with some water here and definitely when we get "pollageddon" 1 and 2. Blue has stood out best for me. 

 

As far as for what, anytime I have braid is getting transitioned to this. Basically any bottom contact, jerkbait and frog rods. 

[A-Jay]

I just could never make that jump to the neon stuff. 

Fished Golden Stren when it was in fashion, but bailed on it when something better came along.

Now, I rarely 'look' at my line.

At least not in a manner that's designed to assist me in strike detection.

Fishing for a long time at night taught me to use the the force Luke. 

So the clear FC, green or bronze mono and green Braid is fine.

A-Jay

[Jigfishn10]

Your eyes are tools as well @A-Jay, why not increase your chances? And if 1 more eye goes, then the force of Luke shall be thrust upon me  

[Reel]

I often can see fish strike in clear water.  A good percentage of these strikes are never felt.  A bright braid helps a lot, like a strike indicator when fly fishing.  You look at the knot.

[Smirak]

If you never catch fish, does it matter??

 

That said, I have hi-vis yellow on one of my spinning setups that is used for mostly vertical fishing.

[Susky River Rat]

@Smirak well than I wont need to change 😂😂

[keagbassr]

On 1/7/2025 at 3:25 PM, A-Jay said:

Fished Golden Stren when it was in fashion,

Hey @A-Jay if you ever wanna go old-school  let me know i've got this kicking around in the 'storeroom' (aka my closet)😁

[TnRiver46]

Most I see it is guys crappie fishing , detecting a line jump before feeling the bite from suspended fish. 
 

in fact the stuff is called “Mr crappie” and it’s mono haha

 

[Eric 26]

55 minutes ago, keagbassr said:

Hey @A-Jay if you ever wanna go old-school  let me know i've got this kicking around in the 'storeroom' (aka my closet)😁

I guess I’m into old school 😉