Fluo. or Mono?????????

[eyedabassman]

I have been using mono most of the time and I think I want to try more Flou.line. But I am not sure what rods to rig with Flou. and mono.After reading so much about this line stuff I am more mixed up.I will list what rods I have rigged and you guys tell me what line to use ( Flou. or mono ) and what pound test.

small jigs=

big jigs=

Spinnerbaits=

jerkbaits=

topwater=

t-rig=

c-rig=

tubes=

finesse worms=

drop shot=

shakey head=

deep cranks=

shallow cranks=

flippin=

pitching=

buzz baits=

frogs=

slop fishing=

   I would just like your iinput on this to help me pick the wright line for wright lure. :-/ :-/ : : 8-) :-/ :-*

[Lucky Craft Man]

small jigs= Floro.

big jigs=Floro. (or Braid)

Spinnerbaits=Floro (or Mono)

jerkbaits=Floro

topwater=Mono (No Floro at all)

t-rig=Floro

c-rig=Floro (or Braid)

tubes=Floro

finesse worms=Floro

drop shot=Floro

shakey head=Floro

deep cranks=Floro (or Braid)

shallow cranks=Mono

flippin=Floro (or Braid)

pitching=Floro (or Braid)

buzz baits=Floro (or Mono)

frogs=Floro (or Braid)

slop fishing=Braid (Niether Floro or Mono Here)

This is just my humble opinion and what I use.

[Guest avid]

I don't think it's the application that is so critical as the water clarity.  

As a matter of fact in typically stained water, I don't believe line visibility is much of an issue.  Of course if I were fishing Cali resovoirs where I could see bottom at 50 feet, I would feel differently.

I not especially fond of flouro.  I think it's brittle and handles like crap.  RW will tell you the virtues of yo-zuri hybrid.  I'm sort of a braid guy, but I do use leaders.  typically 15# big game.

I don't believe the hype about flouro not being suited for topwaters.  I have tied fluro to top waters and if there is a difference in the action, I can't see it.  And neither can the bass.

My opinion about line is that it is a critical important, but there are ALOT of quality lines out there that will be just fine for most situations.  don't get caught up in the hype that you need to change spools with every change in conditions.

Avid has spoken  

[Guest the_muddy_man]

I once got MONO from kissin Angela Pizzuto  OH  Im sorry I misunderstood the question  

[Al Wolbach]

I agree with Lucky Craft Man on the uses. On topwater baits floro will sink. If you are fishing the topwater baits fast this may not be a problem but if you are fishing slow or making long pauses this will be a problem as the line will sink killing the action of the lure and preventing a good hookset...................Al

[roadwarrior]

Well, Yo-Zuri Hybrid & Hybrid Ultra Soft are both bonded, fluorocarbon/ nylon copolymers. They both significantly overtest, are highly abrassion resistant, impervious to water and UV light and float! The original Hybrid has low memory, the Ultra Soft has virtually no memory in use. So, I keep it simple:

For spinnining tackle:  #6 (11.9 lb test) Hybrid Ultra Soft

For baitcasting gear:  #12 (19.5 lb test) Hybrid Ultra Soft  

[Fisherman]

I'm in agreement with roadwarrior.  I use Hybrid exclusively..

[deadeye32.]

yeah, I use floro for topwaters because I usually use buzzbaits or frogs and fish them quickly.  

[CJ]

This is a simple rule I go by and why:

Any lure that features treble hooks,I use mono or a co-polymer.The main reason for this is that bass are known for throwing trebles.A mono or co-polymer line has more stretch.A way of looking at this:

If you tie a  horse to a tree with a chain,okay,tie the same horse to a tree with a bungee cord.Which of these,the bungee or the chain,would be easier for the horse to slip out of it's halter?The horse could get better leverage from the chain to slip out.Does that make sense?

I use flouro on all my plastics,jigs,and spinnerbaits.I do not use flouro on any topwaters because flouro sinks,although you can get away with flouro on buzzbaits and toads if you are using a steady retrieve.

JMO, CJ

[The_Natural]

Fluoro is more sensitive...period.  It's very noticeable.  I use fluorocarbon on all 'feel' baits, such as worms, jigs, lizards, and tubes.  I fished stained water most of the time, so invisibility is not an issue; I just want the sensitivity.  Fishing with fluoro on a GLX feels like somebody kicked the end of your rod when you get bit.  

[Rattlinrogue]

Fast moving lures that bass only get a quick look at=mono.Slow,deliberate lures that bass get a good,long look at=fluoro.

[eyedabassman]

Thanks to everyone for there input! It has been a big help!

[VABasser]

Well, Yo-Zuri Hybrid & Hybrid Ultra Soft are both bonded, fluorocarbon/ nylon copolymers. They both significantly overtest, are highly abrassion resistant, impervious to water and UV light and float! The original Hybrid has low memory, the Ultra Soft has virtually no memory in use. So, I keep it simple:

For spinnining tackle: #6 (11.9 lb test) Hybrid Ultra Soft

For baitcasting gear: #12 (19.5 lb test) Hybrid Ultra Soft

Roadwarrior are you saying that you use Hybrid for all your presentations?  I've been meaning to try out some Yo-Zuri or fluoro but dont want to have to buy a bunch of different brands, tests, etc.  I want to spool something on my reels that is versatile and that I can use for any presentation.

[roadwarrior]

I'm not a stick-in-the-mud, I'm willing to try other lines and I tried several brands last year. This year I will fish some others. If I find something I like better than Yo-Zuri, I will be switching. I have no sponsorship or any relationship for that matter with ANY fishing products company.

Having said that, yes...I am currently fishing Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft exclusively. I fish #6 on all spinning tackle and #12 on all baitcasting equipment. So regardless of the bait or presentation, I am always using the same basic line. Lighter for spinning gear, heavier for baitcasting equipment.

[VABasser]

Alright thanks, that really simplifies it.  If it works for you I'm sure it will work for me.

[Hookemdown.]

RW, what is the difference between the regular hybrid and the ultra soft?

[roadwarrior]

The original Hybrid has a higher percentage of fluorocarbon in the formula. Original has a better light refraction index, meaning, it is less visible. It is very close to a pure fluoro in the smaller diameters. However, the higher proportion of fluorocarbon also makes the line stiffer which relates to memory. Line memory is a big issue with me, so that's the main reason I fish Ultra Soft.

[CSB]

The regular Hybrid sucks...Gave that stuff a try today in 8lb test, should have just bought Eagle Claw 20LB because thats how well it handled. More memory than my computer too. Gotta give the Ultra Soft a try though.

[eyedabassman]

I think you guys sold me on the Ultra Soft! :o 8-)