Frogs and Braid?

[captbob]

Power Pro gets the most hype but on a bait caster I've found 20# Spiderwire Ultracast green beats them all, sure it's expensive, but lasts a life time and never wind knots. Can tie direct in cloudy water, make a loop with a huffnagel knot and pass it over the bait/hook. Clear h2o use 15# fluorocarbon leader tied to the loop with an albright knot, the braid never cuts this knot. There's another good knot like a uniknot with an over under weave with the two lines overlying, both take care but make small/tight knot.

 On a spinner I find Fireline Crystal in 14-20# is best, a little stiff when new but gets soft with use and like the above lasts!!, also overstrength, 15 is like 20#. CB

[tbone31]

Braid all the way!!!   I do a lot of slop fishing and you can not beat braided line for hauling them out. As for the hook set you have to have patience and make sure the fish has the bait before you set the hook. Believe me it's  hard to be calm when a 5 pounder blows up on your lure.