Another good one John.A knot i have used before and work well is the San Diego jam knot.I use the sunline SX1 hi vis on my spinning reels,but i do plan on trying some of that Xplasma some day
Yes Sunline Sniper is the best all around Fluorocarbon line! My only Fluoro. I am always throwing in rough situations so it fits me. The rest of Sunline product are great as well!
Lovely video when you say all-round for the sniper , i can use it for every thing from spinnerbait to Texas rigs thanks , the problem I have is here in Europe where I live I only have access to sniper ?
Call me crazy but I put braid on all my reels. Lasts forever and if I need a leader I tie one on. Saves money and you just can't beat the sensitivity and castability using braid. imo.
Awesome video. I have always wondered what all these lines were used for. I've been a sufix guy for a long time now and it's never let me down but I have been curious how these all perform or hold up against sufix. Great job lil J🤜🤛💪👍
Mr. John, Would you do a in-depth video on Swim Jigs? As far as rods (action, length, power, etc), type of line and pound test, swim jigs - weights, colors, trailers etc., when, where, how to work them etc. Thank you!
From my experience, using the least amount of tested lb and thinest lines usually gets better results. This is from using every range of line I have. Pan fish, I use 4lb braid. Bass 6-10 lb mono or fluro, anything heavy I use 30+ braid with same diameter fluro leader
Enjoy the videos. I would like to know you know how much backing line vs. main line to put on. Only way I can think of it would be to spool completely up with backing then cast it as far as you can cut the backing then tie the good stuff on. I never seem to get it right...I use too much of expensive main line. HELP Thanks in advance for your help.
Bank fishing for bass in neighborhood ponds with heavy milfoil and Coontail. Thick patches of cat’s tail along some banks. Which pound test of sniper would you recommend for flukes/paddle tails, chatterbaits, spinner baits, swim jigs, etc. I have a SLX DC XG (8.2:1) G Loomis E6X 843C MBR (7’ MH F)
Drop shoting smallies in summer Great Lakes. Braid to fluorocarbon. Recommendations? I just feel they see but with the waves you need a 3/8 to get down and seems to break off weight so easy with 5-7 lb line. Hate to bring line diameters into this.....I’ve seen one company’s 6lb be same diameter as another’s 10lb. I’d love to see a video on what you look for to find deep smallmouth seems to be a foreign subject.
John i live in california i live near a park that has 3 lakes , bass , some trout , some carp , blue gills , i have speening reels , 1 bait caster , but i know i cant compare the lakes back east but i use briaded line n i was thinking to change n go with floralcarbon line what do think
If you couldn't afford to replace line often because you have so many reels which do you think would keep its strength and manageability the longest between floro and mono if they were stored out of the sun as much as possible?
@@JohnCrews my experience with the older floros is they would stretch out over time and become brittle and break. The mono seems to keep its elasticity longer in my experience. Seems that the floro gets stretched and doesn't return back as close to its original length as mono does. I know floro takes more time to degrade with just environmental factors like sunlight and water degradation. I dont know how much better its gotten over the years but I swore it off after getting broke off too many times. I know you can lose big expensive swimbaits if it backlashes with floro. The mono has less tendency to break off in mid air.
John help! Im in the back of the boat Fish buddy tournaments just can't get 1/2 the bites punching my partner does! Fish braid to floro. Would going to straight 22lb shooter help or should I just shout up an fish! I taught him its killing me bro!
Hey John, I've been bassin for thirty years and have always used mono and now consistently fluorocarbon. I am just now experimenting with braid. How long should my leaders be when tieing the fluorocarbon to braid? Thx! Keep up the great vids!👊
I have a question John. A couple years ago i tried to switch to flouro. After spoiling up, I went out in the yard to test cast and that stuff would overrun every cast. I am very proficient with a baitcaster, know how to dial them in and cast even weightless lures with them. But I could cast flouro to save my life! I was using seagar red label in 15 pound. Is there a learning curve on this? Is the quality of line? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
A question for you on the sunline xplasma, does it seem to act up like most braid and lock up and jerk or break off? I have been shopping for braid thatll lay well and cast without that infamous lock up. Let me know how you rate it. I do the braid and mono leader setup and have been looking for new braid.
Im a braid to leader guy as well, here’s a couple things that have helped me with those issues: Add a couple layers of monofilament as backing before spooling on your braid (if you don’t already). Also make sure you have tension on the line when spooling up a reel. Lastly, I’ve found pulling out a few lengths of line after catching a fish or freeing a snag helps free up any braid that dug in and prevents backlash on the following cast(s). Hope that helps!
@@gaterb11 oh man i do the same too brother. And this is for my casting reels. It happens not because of the line digging in but how it lays. When walking the dog at times the braid will not lay tight and upon the next cast that region of semi slacked line will be your problem area and cause the lock up coming off the reel. Very annoying.
I just bought a baitcasting 6 ft 10 medium power fast action rod for mostly fishing with jerkbaits and sometimes small squarebills and 3/8oz smaller spinner baits. I have some buddies who swear by braid to a leader for there jerkbait setups and some buddies who like 10 pound fc sniper. What do you think? What will cast longer or would it be close? I just got good at tying the fg knot and its been a game changer for me! No more leader breakoffs! Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! Also do you like the 12lb or 10lb xplasma on spinning reels?
@@JohnCrews I just went onto tackle warehouse and saw sunline sells leader spools called FC Leader. What do you think about this for a leader line for finesse fishing? Or do you still recommend Sniper?
Thank you for this
Another good one John.A knot i have used before and work well is the San Diego jam knot.I use the sunline SX1 hi vis on my spinning reels,but i do plan on trying some of that Xplasma some day
Yes Sunline Sniper is the best all around Fluorocarbon line! My only Fluoro. I am always throwing in rough situations so it fits me. The rest of Sunline product are great as well!
Lovely video when you say all-round for the sniper , i can use it for every thing from spinnerbait to Texas rigs thanks , the problem I have is here in Europe where I live I only have access to sniper ?
Very informative ,thanks!
Call me crazy but I put braid on all my reels. Lasts forever and if I need a leader I tie one on. Saves money and you just can't beat the sensitivity and castability using braid. imo.
Awesome video. I have always wondered what all these lines were used for. I've been a sufix guy for a long time now and it's never let me down but I have been curious how these all perform or hold up against sufix. Great job lil J🤜🤛💪👍
Mr. John, Would you do a in-depth video on Swim Jigs? As far as rods (action, length, power, etc), type of line and pound test, swim jigs - weights, colors, trailers etc., when, where, how to work them etc. Thank you!
Will do!
Where does assassin fall in the Sunline brand? Beneath sniper? Thanks
Below Sniper but good line.
What line do you use for skipping and pitching a 3/8 or 1/2 ounce jig around docks and such?
From my experience, using the least amount of tested lb and thinest lines usually gets better results. This is from using every range of line I have. Pan fish, I use 4lb braid. Bass 6-10 lb mono or fluro, anything heavy I use 30+ braid with same diameter fluro leader
Definitely need one of those black spro shirts!
Would you tie direct to topwaters with a loop knot on Braid of a short mono leader?
Walking baits ties direct with Palomar
@@JohnCrews thanks
Enjoy the videos. I would like to know you know how much backing line vs. main line to put on. Only way I can think of it would be to spool completely up with backing then cast it as far as you can cut the backing then tie the good stuff on. I never seem to get it right...I use too much of expensive main line. HELP
Thanks in advance for your help.
what sunline floro is good for soft plastices
Bank fishing for bass in neighborhood ponds with heavy milfoil and Coontail. Thick patches of cat’s tail along some banks. Which pound test of sniper would you recommend for flukes/paddle tails, chatterbaits, spinner baits, swim jigs, etc. I have a SLX DC XG (8.2:1) G Loomis E6X 843C MBR (7’ MH F)
16 or 18 would be good
@@JohnCrews thank you Sir. Good luck on the next tournament.
Drop shoting smallies in summer Great Lakes. Braid to fluorocarbon. Recommendations? I just feel they see but with the waves you need a 3/8 to get down and seems to break off weight so easy with 5-7 lb line. Hate to bring line diameters into this.....I’ve seen one company’s 6lb be same diameter as another’s 10lb. I’d love to see a video on what you look for to find deep smallmouth seems to be a foreign subject.
John i live in california i live near a park that has 3 lakes , bass , some trout , some carp , blue gills , i have speening reels , 1 bait caster , but i know i cant compare the lakes back east but i use briaded line n i was thinking to change n go with floralcarbon line what do think
If you couldn't afford to replace line often because you have so many reels which do you think would keep its strength and manageability the longest between floro and mono if they were stored out of the sun as much as possible?
Fluoro. Keep guides clean and that helps a ton
@@JohnCrews my experience with the older floros is they would stretch out over time and become brittle and break. The mono seems to keep its elasticity longer in my experience. Seems that the floro gets stretched and doesn't return back as close to its original length as mono does. I know floro takes more time to degrade with just environmental factors like sunlight and water degradation. I dont know how much better its gotten over the years but I swore it off after getting broke off too many times. I know you can lose big expensive swimbaits if it backlashes with floro. The mono has less tendency to break off in mid air.
Good information John. Where can I get Shooter line. Most places I try are out. Keep up the good work.
Tackle Warehouse
Hey crews - do you ever use 8 or 9 strand braid or is all this plasma 5/4 strand ?
Thanx for all you do for the community and beyond brother !
8 carriers are brittle but really smooth. The X Plasma is smooth but super strong.
John help! Im in the back of the boat
Fish buddy tournaments just can't get 1/2 the bites punching my partner does! Fish braid to floro. Would going to straight 22lb shooter help or should I just shout up an fish! I taught him its killing me bro!
Tell me your sponsored by sun line without telling me sunline is a sponsor.
Hey John, I've been bassin for thirty years and have always used mono and now consistently fluorocarbon. I am just now experimenting with braid. How long should my leaders be when tieing the fluorocarbon to braid? Thx! Keep up the great vids!👊
What's your all around go to braid brand and lb test for spinning reels?
I have a question John. A couple years ago i tried to switch to flouro. After spoiling up, I went out in the yard to test cast and that stuff would overrun every cast. I am very proficient with a baitcaster, know how to dial them in and cast even weightless lures with them. But I could cast flouro to save my life! I was using seagar red label in 15 pound. Is there a learning curve on this? Is the quality of line? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
A question for you on the sunline xplasma, does it seem to act up like most braid and lock up and jerk or break off? I have been shopping for braid thatll lay well and cast without that infamous lock up. Let me know how you rate it. I do the braid and mono leader setup and have been looking for new braid.
Im a braid to leader guy as well, here’s a couple things that have helped me with those issues: Add a couple layers of monofilament as backing before spooling on your braid (if you don’t already). Also make sure you have tension on the line when spooling up a reel. Lastly, I’ve found pulling out a few lengths of line after catching a fish or freeing a snag helps free up any braid that dug in and prevents backlash on the following cast(s). Hope that helps!
@@gaterb11 oh man i do the same too brother. And this is for my casting reels. It happens not because of the line digging in but how it lays. When walking the dog at times the braid will not lay tight and upon the next cast that region of semi slacked line will be your problem area and cause the lock up coming off the reel. Very annoying.
Which line should I use for Texas rigging?
Shooter or Sniper
John Crews Thank You
I just bought a baitcasting 6 ft 10 medium power fast action rod for mostly fishing with jerkbaits and sometimes small squarebills and 3/8oz smaller spinner baits. I have some buddies who swear by braid to a leader for there jerkbait setups and some buddies who like 10 pound fc sniper. What do you think? What will cast longer or would it be close? I just got good at tying the fg knot and its been a game changer for me! No more leader breakoffs! Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! Also do you like the 12lb or 10lb xplasma on spinning reels?
I often use 12 Sniper on jerks and 12# X Plasma
@@JohnCrews I just went onto tackle warehouse and saw sunline sells leader spools called FC Leader. What do you think about this for a leader line for finesse fishing? Or do you still recommend Sniper?
What’s you’re thoughts on the crank FC line I’ve debated on trying it but all other line I use is sunline
I bout it and really enjoy it. The only thing I’d say is if you throw it around rocks a lot just check for Nic’s on the line.
What fluorescent line would you recommend for night fishing?
Question of all questions... We are not made of money... What line COULD be used in all situations if you could only choose one?
What one tool could work on every part of a car?
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What line size do you use for swim jigs
30 or 50 braid, sometimes 15 flouro
John Crews thank you
Gamma line is top of the line.
Me reading the thumbnail: what do I line use?
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John do a sun protection video. I want to see a video of your sunglasses!
Can’t beat Sunline. Best in the game #Sunline
With the Shooter, do use that as a leader, or is that a full spool of it on the reel? I've used some other brands of flourocarbon and just hated it.
It’s not other brands. It’s smooth