flourocarbon + jerkbaits

[Dan-K]

Is flourocarbon line acceptable for use with jerkbaits? I have a 6'6" medium BPS pro finesse rod paired with a curado 201e7 that I throw wieghtless plastics and jerkbaits on. I want to spool some trilene 100% flouro on it for reduced visibility and increased sensitivity, but I don't know if it is a good idea for the jerkbaits being a sinking line.

[Dan-K]

Let me add, it will be 10# test.

[Lucky Craft Man]

I don't fish with jerkbaits on anything but fluorocarbon. The sinking quality of the line gives you a little more running depth. You should be good to go with that set-up and line for jerkbaits.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

Floating or suspending?

I use 12lb XPS Fluorocarbon for suspending jerkbaits, don't fish floating baits much.  Like Lucky Craft Man said, it gives the baits a bit more running depth and helps them get there quicker.

[Wayne P.]

For non-floating jerkbaits (hard or soft), flourocarbon is a good choice.

[Bronzefly]

I also use FC for non floating jerkbaits.  Your setup should work out fine!

[Dan-K]

Thanks for the input! I spooled the reel up with 10# trilene flouro tonight, can't wait to hit the water again!

[RandySBreth]

Fluoro is all I use for jerkbaits, but it's as a leader on my superline, whether it's Fireline or Braid.

[BassThumb]

Should be fine.  I think that suspending jerks have a little better action with fluoro because on the pause, the front of the bait doesn't rise slightly like it would with mono.

[OkobojiEagle]

"my experience"... both fluorocarbon and mono lines dampen the eratic action of a slash bait significantly  more than a thinner diameter superline.