should i change line?

[tacoman]

will going from 12 .lb .014" to 15 .lb .015" line make any difference in how a 3/4 oz. jig performs?  i'm wondering if the line change will hurt my success rate.

[Jigger1]

thats some pretty thick line for bass fishin

[burleytog]

thats some pretty thick line for bass fishin

:-?

What do you use?  Single strands of spider's silk?

[Jigger1]

8-12pound max

[tacoman]

spider's silk.  i like that one ;D

[deadeye32.]

8-12 lbs is considered light line for bass fishing if you ask me.  If your gonna use mono for jigs, I would say 17lb at least IMO

[flechero]

thats some pretty thick line for bass fishin

I guess we all have our own situations...  I use 14# and 17# XT mostly ( .015" and .017") and use XT 20# ( .019")  when I fish places like Fork.

tacoman,

Unless you are fishing real clear water, it's unlikely that you will suffer ill effects from the change.  But even if you are, you may or may not see a difference...  you'll have to try it to see.

[tacoman]

thanks for the input.  i hate to change something thats catching fish but i break off to much.  so i thought i would go up a size.  

[dodgeguy]

thanks for the input. i hate to change something thats catching fish but i break off to much. so i thought i would go up a size.

i wouldn't fish a 3/4 jig on anything less than 20 pound seguar invizx .65 sufix braid would be good in thick weeds.

[lubina]

thanks for the input.  i hate to change something thats catching fish but i break off to much.  so i thought i would go up a size.  

i wouldn't fish a 3/4 jig on anything less than 20 pound seguar invizx .65 sufix braid would be good in thick weeds.

Similar for me......Sufix 50-65.

[Sam]

I think the better question would be as to where you are throwing the jig.

If in heavy cover then a tough line with a high test is needed.

If in an open area without a lot of structure then a smooth line with a high test would be needed.

If you are in an area where you can catch big bass, like over 5 pounds, then you may want to consider a 17 pound test as your starting point and go up from there.

And yes, the higher the test the more the action of the bait will be affected but not that much to kill the bait's overall action.

When you set that hook you will need the high test to pull her out of the weeds or structure.

Remember to check for knicks if in structure and to retie after each fish.

I love fishing structure and I have a lot of baits in a lot of structure all ove the place. ;D

[The_Natural]

I think it will make only a negligable difference in action (.14" vs .15"), but the difference in strength could benefit you quite a bit.  I use 10lb CXX (.014") for finesse jigs, and 15lb CXX (.016") for larger jigs or heavier cover.  

[mattm]

What do you use?  Single strands of spider's silk?

Greatness ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :'(

[Banor]

This definately depends where you are fishing.  I'm going to have a long boring day up here in Michigan if I'm using 15-17 lb test line in anything other than heavy vegetation and in that case I'll be using Power Pro braid.

Otherwise... I'm using 6, 8 and 10 lb fluoro clear line.

So.. before you throw jokes, consider the situation.

Now, if he's throwing 3/4 oz jigs he's either in heavy vegetation or throwing pretty deep.  In either case I'd be throwing braid and if it's not heavy vegetation I'd be using a 10 lb fluoro leader... 12lb at the very thickest.

B

[roadwarrior]

This definately depends where you are fishing.

B

Yep.

Lighter line MIGHT get you more bites, I'm convinced it helps me. Still, conditions can determine the requirements. I'm still stuck with the same ole line (pun intended):

#6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft for spinning tackle.

#12 original Hybrid or Ultra Soft for baitcasting gear.