Just getting into fishing (finally catching something every week I get out fishing) and trying to expand my knowledge on what to use and how - So I appreciate these clear explanation videos.
Straight braid with mono or fluorocarbon leaders is what I use the most. Braid can last 3 or more years which makes it very economical. Overall great tips on line usage .
I've always used mono like around 12-15lb with my spinning setups and never had any major issues with it. Works well with either top water or worm fishing for me anyways. Mainly because it floats and has less visibility, unless I'm power jig fishing in grass or lilly pads then I have braid on my bait casters. Both have their pros and cons for each application of fishing
i have seen and read a lot of opinions on this subject and it still comes down to some people not being able to afford to restring reels based on water conditions, cover and etc. I just have to pick something that I feel comfortable with and accept the bad characteristics with the good and just enjoy fishing.
Mono for top water OK will restring that reel today as I use both fluor and even braid with fluor leader.. Use 17-20 lb Fluorocarbon a lot. Really use braid a lot on frogs and heavy cover. up to 65 lb..and Carolina rig with fluor leader. Super line?? Will get some for winter and early spring jerk bait time. Be throwing a top water frog in the last shot..@10:30 Thx for the info as always great stuff.
Nice information. I have had issues with florocarbon as well as braid breaking off at the lure as well as loosing lures due to abrasions. Tried all of the tips, all of the different knots, been fishing mono many years and that is where I am staying personally. Thanks for the info.
Braid breaking at the lure is more likely to be the knot slipping...I only trust a Palomar knot for terminating braid (leave 1/8"tag in case it slips a tiny bit) to a solid,,& double uni knot for attaching it to a leader (cause I suck at FG løl)
Yep, mono gets a bad rep for being as affordable as it is and it's age. Bad thing is it's still a very useful line. People that can't afford to have multiple rods can use it on stiffer rods to help lessen it to a degree and open up their options.
@@frankieroman7535 I change out my mono at least once a year because of this. But it's inexpensive enough that you can afford to respool 5+ rods a year and not break the bank.
Thanks for the tips. As a new fisherman there is so much info out there as far as what type of line to use. I see most push the braid line, which is good if your your fishing for a living and money. I’ve been using mono 12 lb on my reels. After watching this video sounds like I need to try Floro out. Since it most versatile. Where I fish most of time really no need for braid. Beside I don’t have a arsenal of rods reels combos so floro not gonna break the bank. I only use spinning reels. Don’t have and never used. Baitcaster.
Great job, Glen, of explaining the different types of lines and when to fish them! It gets complicated as well as expensive trying to figure out what’s needed for which application. I appreciate the tip on fluorocarbon as a good all around choice for those of us who are on a budget. Thanks again!
Wow! That is a great video. Lots of great information about line type and choices. My husband normally keeps up with the line and maintenance of our rods and reels, but I am learning about bass fishing. Thanks so much for all of the great info about the different lines, and line choices!
I use Monofilament 99% of the time there is a lot of reasons. 1-shock absorbance and nice hook up ratios. 2- it floats, so topwater baits and all the other baits you can think of works great on mono. 3- it’s so Cheap compared to braid and Fluorocarbon, the only time I use braid is to punch grass mats and Alabama rigs(65lb). The only mono I buy is P-line CXX copolymer and I mean it is so strong Ex: I was flipping a 3/4 quarter ounce black and blue jig in the Tennessee River and caught a 32 pound flat head catfish all rapped up in tree top underneath the water and I was using 15 pound test mono but it was copolymer monofilament which is better mono. Also it cast so well and so far. I’m telling you it’s the ultimate all around best fishing line in the world!!!👍🏻💥🎣🐟🙏💯 The only time I need fluorocarbon is if I’m fishing very clear water and that crap about more sensitivity is so small compared to the copolymer sensitivity and also fluorocarbon is so freaking brittle it just snaps I’ve lost big fish With fluorocarbon and I Hate it so much. fish are not line shy I have caught too many big fish on monofilament.
Know you probably won’t see this cause it’s 3 yrs later but this was very informative and I will use these tips when I am setting my reels up. Thanks for all these tips. 👍👍
I agree with you Top water defiantly need Mono! I have heard others mention braid to leader but if you have a rod for topwater , keep it simple, use straight mono for full stretch and feel.
Wholly agree on the mono for topwater approach. I also use it as a leader for braid just so I get a little stretch over the 5' of leader cause I have a tendency to try to set the hook too quickly, but still while in heavy stuff .
Strange how most people tend to omit copolymer, but it's been my go-to for nearly 22 years. Braid would be my #2, but will definitely have to try out a superline product this autumn. Appreciate the overview Glenn!
Thanks Gene for your perspective on this line. Always enjoy your Commentary and videos . You have a lot to share . Thant being said I keep it simple, some following what you have mentioned here. I utilize braid on all my reels with top shots of 9 to 12 feet of either Mono or Fluorocarbon. Depending on what i'm throwing. Anything that sinks is going to have flouro and anything that floats is going to have mono. I feel that with that much leader of either is enough to utilize its stretching capabilities. This also saves me on having to change out a whole reel filled with either mono or flouro. Of course on clearer lakes I try to use as much flouro. as possible for it's invisibility but if i must use mono , then i'll down line size as much as possible as well as change my rod to accommodate the fight with for instance , heavy to medium and etc. All that primarily because I do have braid under it all. Yes even my drop shot or any finesse spinning set up. About the only thing I don't use braid is on my crank bait reels, where I use all flouro. This of course is just how I do it all . One thing that I have learned through hearing peoples advice is always listen to what one as to say and if what that person has offered works for you , great and if not, there always seems to be something in what that person offered that you can use in your technique that will make you better in something you do. So is why I do see and appreciate your videos and commentary's. Lord knows I don't know it all and every little lesson learned is being educated. I will have to look into that super line mentioned. Sounds interesting. Note; This has to be the most I've ever responded to an article and not trying to win anything , but just felt i was given a chance to share. Take care , God Bless and many tight lines, always. Thank you . PS, Copolymer I use as well. I treat it as mono.
Great Video and points .Thanks. An important factor for me with all lines is setting the drag on the reel, I tend to use braid for all my lure fishing but always set the drag accordingly. When I am not fishing for things with sharp teeth I use fluorocarbon between the braid and lure.
Ok, so I'm a dinosaur, but I find myself going back to what I know, what I grew up with, which is monofilament. Fluorocarbon is way overpriced, and braid is problematic for the reasons Glenn states, and a few others in my opinion. Having said all that, I prefer braid with mono/fluoro leader for T-rigged soft plastics. But most of the time I prefer good old mono for value and versatility.
Great information. I've recently been testing out braid main line to fluorocarbon or monofilament leader (depending on application). And then if i'm going heavy cover or switching to a frog, I can just snip off the leader and go straight braid. Thanks again BR!
Glenn, Thanks for the breakdown on the most popular line types. This was easy to understand the best breakdown so far. The Pro’s seem to preach braid for almost everything and may use a leader. If I were fishing for a living I am sure I would also.You went in the other direction and use braid in a limited area. I heard Superline was only good for spinning gear, that fluorocarbon was primarily used for spinning also.
I prefer braid, but the lakes I fish are heavily weeded and loaded with Pike so I lose less lures, but I do occasionally use flurocarbon. Great info as always 🎣
Good refresher! I have found myself going to a lot of braid w/leader. Braid lasts so long & fluro is so expensive, it just makes budget sense. Once I mastered a few connection knots, I've never had an issue.
give the Berkley Big Game a try, it's great stuff. I think the 12 lb comes in 1,100 yard spools for about $7. The 10 lb might be 1,500 yards for the same price. It's pretty much all I use anymore.
My personal favorite line is Berkley Big Game green. I occasionally use braid when fishing heavy weeds and cover. I use fluorocarbon only when fishing weightless flukes or worms.
Good advice, I used to use braided line for everything but the more research I put int different types of line the more I realize that that there is no one universal line for everything. My everything rod now has flouorocarbon on it and I have other setups with monofilament or braided line for different situations.
I ordered a large spool of 15 lb. fluorocarbon line (Seaguar Red Label) as per the "general-purpose" comment @ 10:30 in the video. Later noticed that it says "saltwater" line. Sheesh ... TOO many options. lol. I think/hope that won't be a big issue if I'm fishing freshwater, eh?
@@bassresource Many thanks! I recently retired and am anxious to resume fishing after about a 50-year hiatus. :-) Things are SO much different, and more complex, these days when it comes to bait, lines, reels, rods. It's really quite confusing. I've been watching tons of videos to get up to speed, and I found yours to be terrific with very level-headed info. Much appreciated!
tried to switch to mono from braid, put the breaks all the way on my curado and my tension was up pretty good, still birdsnested with a weightless rig. sticking to braid, thank you
Good topic and information. I did not realize superline and braid were different. I was always under the impression they were one in the same. Now if I can only learn how to flip pitch, then I'd be set. Good video, thanks.
I use braid always..add a leader if needed. I've missed six bass this yr fishing a size 90 whopper plopper on 15# biggame. Braid is where it's at. Again, add leader if needed.
Where I fish the Bass or so pressured you get 1/4 second to set the hook or they spit your lure out. It's braid from reel to lure. Or eventually I drop little perch or night crawlers right on top of them via a 20' cane pole w/ 3' of 40lb braid. Hooked a few cats in the weed beds this way that broke my 20lb braid.
I started using braid backing on all my reels, all my spinning reels are braid to leader, my jerk bait and topwater are 30lb braid to 12-17lb mono and my hook up ratio is excellent. Just have to be sure of the rod setup you choose
Thanks for the line analysis, appreciate it. Yo-Zuri clear hybrid line has become my personal all purpose line for everything except topwater. For that I use Sufix clear mono, which I have found to have very little, if any, memory. That gives mono such a bad rap & deservedly so. Both of these are super strong and don't require the constant attention to knot perfection, knicks & abrasions that flouro does. P-line tho is my personnel preference. Each angler has to figure it out based on the lakes and structures fished.
Mono floats kso it's the best for topwater lure just be parient to feel wh9en to set the hook! I use almos tall fluro except for topwaters! Sinkable fluro is from density of line with fantastic sensitivity! Braid is the last and I use that in pads, hiyacynth and heavy weeds!!! Especially punching mats! I use 65 lb KastPro Braid a biodegradeable spool from KastKing but ONLY available on Amazon.com and I use the sky blue color!
JOHN R COLEMAN GREAT TIPS. I USE MONO AND JUST STARTED BRAID. I LIKE THE INFO ON FLOROCARBON FORALL AROUND USE. ALWAYS KEEP MY RODS IN A COOL DARK PLACE.
Wow thanks for all the info I am new to fishing so I did not know why you would use these different types of line, and the types of poundage. Also I never knew that fire line was even a thing. Again thanks for all the awesome info in this video
I tend to use a braid mainline to 6ft leaders Mono, florocarbon, and copolermer. I feel like a longer leader can almost adjust my hook set a little. I have horrible hookset discipline.
I been using Mono for years and I have no problem working soft baits and hard baits. I did like Berkley's TriMax Tri Polymer But they stop making it so I stick to there Trilene XL and XT and doing pretty good.
I love mono for finesse fishing especially in clear open water. I like the stretch to help with fighting a fish. I really wish spinning reels came with extra spools more often like they used to. I keep them in my boat spooled with different lines to change out as needed. Never used these super lines may try them now
Informative video, Thanks. Being raised on mono and navigated to braid I haven't given fluoro a chance. Based on some of your points I'm going to experiment with fluoro.
I appreciate the qualities of the different types of lines & how one might be "best" in specific applications, but since I only have 1 bass rod, I just use superline. I feel like you can adjust your technique to make it work for different methods. Haven't had it break yet (even when getting snagged on large submerged branches & dragging them to shore).
Thanks for the video I watch them all. I would like to let you know that recently people have done test on things like,what's more abrasion resistant,and the results do not match what the companies claim. Or what you (like most of us) believe,I suggest you UA-cam (abrasion resistant test,mono,vs braid.) maybe even try yourself,I was a little disturbed by there results,and my own. I only recommend this because I don't believe you would have made the same statement's with this knowledge. Keep up the great videos and again thanks.
I use braided line almost exclusively. I have the least amount of problems with it. I may have to just get me some mono for fishing topwater though. Don't care much for it, but if it helps with hook ups, then I'll deal with the issues I have with it. I do use flouro for Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and swimbaits. Not sure why it wasn't mentioned, but I also use copoly line as a leader on my spinning setup. It's kinda the best of both flouro and mono. It's less visible than mono, it has the lesser stretch factor like flouro, it's also a little less buoyant than mono and it's more abrasion resistant than mono. I do want to check out the new Fire Line 8 carrier superline to see if it's any better than Sufix 832 superline that I currently use. Thanks for the informative video Glen, keep up the good work and we'll see you on the forums!
On my 2 reels (spinning) I have 10lb mono due to my budget. Excellent video, when my budget gets better I'm gonna get some flurocarbon and a baitcaster bc I want to get a baitcaster again but once again the budget is reason for getting spinning gear
due to lack of room on the boat, and lack of benjamins in the wallet I only have 4 rods....2 spinning and 2 baitcasting. I run 20 lb braid with a 10 foot 10 pound fluorocarbon leader. on the bait casters I use 40lb braid and 12lb mono10 ft leader. it works ok for me.
Also braid is great for slackline techniques simply because it's easier to watch the line. Obviously fish can see it too but that's when you throw on a foot or so of leader, maybe a few feet if you're fishing more than 4+ ft
Awesome video lots of helpful information really like the on a budget part I am always on a budget and I never gave any consideration to pairing the line size to water clarity.
Convince fishermen that any product will improve their chances of catching a fish, whether true or not, and we'll stand in line to hand over our money. That is a fact well known by the tackle industry boys and girls.
I used Fireline on a spinning reel and had a bad experience. However, after this video I am willing to try it on one of my baitcasters to see if it does better.
Would using braid with a fluoro leader be good for a universal setup? I can remove the leader and use it for flipping, or topwater, and then have the leader for fishing worms. I use 20lb braid for this. casts a great distance, and super sensitive. no stretch for good hook sets. FG knot to tie them together.
Glen enjoyed the video, I dont use fire line, but I'll have to try it when jerk bait fishing. Appreciate also bringing up the budget aspect of fishing line. I guess for the average fisherman on a budget would probably be better for them to use line that can be used for most conditions. It can be easy to get lost in all the info that applies to fishing line used in certain conditions.
ive been giving fluoro a serious try but I lose a LOT of terminal tackle... It isn't working for me... heavy and clear fuoro might be good for a leader but it's pissing me off as a main line.... My knots work well with mono, but they're not working with fluoro.... Im about to give braid a try on my catfish/surf rod
Not sure what brand you're using, but Seaguar InvizX works well as a mainline. In addition, make sure you're thoroughly wetting the knot and line, and then tighten slowly when making knots. The heat generated from the friction can damage fluorocarbon knots.
good video i love mono! just started using braid but i fish a lot of rocks and its breaking off my lures! why cant that make one line that does it all?
Just getting into fishing (finally catching something every week I get out fishing) and trying to expand my knowledge on what to use and how - So I appreciate these clear explanation videos.
Thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful.
Straight braid with mono or fluorocarbon leaders is what I use the most. Braid can last 3 or more years which makes it very economical. Overall great tips on line usage .
what braid do you use
It's been 3 years, is your braid still good?
@@julesl6910 LOL
@@julesl6910 I’ve had the same braid for the past 4 years.
I still use good-ole mono, cheep, forgiving and i just plain like it :-)
Thank You 🙏 unbelievable difference in hook set and hook & hold. I’m a Fluoro guy now!
Amazing!
I've always used mono like around 12-15lb with my spinning setups and never had any major issues with it. Works well with either top water or worm fishing for me anyways. Mainly because it floats and has less visibility, unless I'm power jig fishing in grass or lilly pads then I have braid on my bait casters. Both have their pros and cons for each application of fishing
Always mono for me. Not much grass/weeds in areas I fish. Works great and its affordable
I love monofilament... its kept up with whatever i chose to throw on it in the past.
i have seen and read a lot of opinions on this subject and it still comes down to some people not being able to afford to restring reels based on water conditions, cover and etc. I just have to pick something that I feel comfortable with and accept the bad characteristics with the good and just enjoy fishing.
Newby Tooner Amen to that!
Mono for top water OK will restring that reel today as I use both fluor and even braid with fluor leader.. Use 17-20 lb Fluorocarbon a lot. Really use braid a lot on frogs and heavy cover. up to 65 lb..and Carolina rig with fluor leader. Super line?? Will get some for winter and early spring jerk bait time. Be throwing a top water frog in the last shot..@10:30 Thx for the info as always great stuff.
Thanks for the support, Ed LaFontaine, and thanks for watching!
Nice information. I have had issues with florocarbon as well as braid breaking off at the lure as well as loosing lures due to abrasions. Tried all of the tips, all of the different knots, been fishing mono many years and that is where I am staying personally. Thanks for the info.
Braid breaking at the lure is more likely to be the knot slipping...I only trust a Palomar knot for terminating braid (leave 1/8"tag in case it slips a tiny bit) to a solid,,& double uni knot for attaching it to a leader (cause I suck at FG løl)
Yep, mono gets a bad rep for being as affordable as it is and it's age. Bad thing is it's still a very useful line. People that can't afford to have multiple rods can use it on stiffer rods to help lessen it to a degree and open up their options.
Bass Nazi and i dont agree with the lack of abrasion comment on mono
My only knock is it don't last in summer heat sun beats it up
@@frankieroman7535 I change out my mono at least once a year because of this. But it's inexpensive enough that you can afford to respool 5+ rods a year and not break the bank.
Thanks for the tips. As a new fisherman there is so much info out there as far as what type of line to use. I see most push the braid line, which is good if your your fishing for a living and money. I’ve been using mono 12 lb on my reels. After watching this video sounds like I need to try Floro out. Since it most versatile. Where I fish most of time really no need for braid. Beside I don’t have a arsenal of rods reels combos so floro not gonna break the bank. I only use spinning reels. Don’t have and never used. Baitcaster.
I watched this yesterday & loved it, back today to beat it into my thick brain
Great job, Glen, of explaining the different types of lines and when to fish them! It gets complicated as well as expensive trying to figure out what’s needed for which application. I appreciate the tip on fluorocarbon as a good all around choice for those of us who are on a budget. Thanks again!
Hi William Evans. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Wow! That is a great video. Lots of great information about line type and choices. My husband normally keeps up with the line and maintenance of our rods and reels, but I am learning about bass fishing. Thanks so much for all of the great info about the different lines, and line choices!
Hi Tammy Raeber, glad I could provide value. Which one of them did you find most helpful?
I use Monofilament 99% of the time there is a lot of reasons. 1-shock absorbance and nice hook up ratios. 2- it floats, so topwater baits and all the other baits you can think of works great on mono. 3- it’s so Cheap compared to braid and Fluorocarbon, the only time I use braid is to punch grass mats and Alabama rigs(65lb). The only mono I buy is P-line CXX copolymer and I mean it is so strong Ex: I was flipping a 3/4 quarter ounce black and blue jig in the Tennessee River and caught a 32 pound flat head catfish all rapped up in tree top underneath the water and I was using 15 pound test mono but it was copolymer monofilament which is better mono. Also it cast so well and so far. I’m telling you it’s the ultimate all around best fishing line in the world!!!👍🏻💥🎣🐟🙏💯 The only time I need fluorocarbon is if I’m fishing very clear water and that crap about more sensitivity is so small compared to the copolymer sensitivity and also fluorocarbon is so freaking brittle it just snaps I’ve lost big fish With fluorocarbon and I Hate it so much. fish are not line shy I have caught too many big fish on monofilament.
Thank you I was feeling very similar to you watching this video.
Know you probably won’t see this cause it’s 3 yrs later but this was very informative and I will use these tips when I am setting my reels up. Thanks for all these tips. 👍👍
seamansj, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
I've been catchin bass for over 40 years. Even I learned a few things here! Thanks!!
Dan Luther, glad I could help. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
Braid with fluorocarbon leader is what I use 90% of the time. Have a couple of rods with mono but mainly for cold weather as it wont freeze.
I agree with you Top water defiantly need Mono! I have heard others mention braid to leader but if you have a rod for topwater , keep it simple, use straight mono for full stretch and feel.
You got that right! Thanks for watching, Joshua Tousey!
Wholly agree on the mono for topwater approach. I also use it as a leader for braid just so I get a little stretch over the 5' of leader cause I have a tendency to try to set the hook too quickly, but still while in heavy stuff
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Strange how most people tend to omit copolymer, but it's been my go-to for nearly 22 years. Braid would be my #2, but will definitely have to try out a superline product this autumn. Appreciate the overview Glenn!
Thanks Gene for your perspective on this line. Always enjoy your Commentary and videos . You have a lot to share . Thant being said I keep it simple, some following what you have mentioned here.
I utilize braid on all my reels with top shots of 9 to 12 feet of either Mono or Fluorocarbon. Depending on what i'm throwing. Anything that sinks is going to have flouro and anything that floats is going to have mono. I feel that with that much leader of either is enough to utilize its stretching capabilities. This also saves me on having to change out a whole reel filled with either mono or flouro. Of course on clearer lakes I try to use as much flouro. as possible for it's invisibility but if i must use mono , then i'll down line size as much as possible as well as change my rod to accommodate the fight with for instance , heavy to medium and etc. All that primarily because I do have braid under it all. Yes even my drop shot or any finesse spinning set up. About the only thing I don't use braid is on my crank bait reels, where I use all flouro. This of course is just how I do it all . One thing that I have learned through hearing peoples advice is always listen to what one as to say and if what that person has offered works for you , great and if not, there always seems to be something in what that person offered that you can use in your technique that will make you better in something you do. So is why I do see and appreciate your videos and commentary's. Lord knows I don't know it all and every little lesson learned is being educated. I will have to look into that super line mentioned. Sounds interesting. Note; This has to be the most I've ever responded to an article and not trying to win anything , but just felt i was given a chance to share.
Take care , God Bless and many tight lines, always. Thank you . PS, Copolymer I use as well. I treat it as mono.
Gene?
Great Video and points .Thanks. An important factor for me with all lines is setting the drag on the reel, I tend to use braid for all my lure fishing but always set the drag accordingly. When I am not fishing for things with sharp teeth I use fluorocarbon between the braid and lure.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Ok, so I'm a dinosaur, but I find myself going back to what I know, what I grew up with, which is monofilament. Fluorocarbon is way overpriced, and braid is problematic for the reasons Glenn states, and a few others in my opinion. Having said all that, I prefer braid with mono/fluoro leader for T-rigged soft plastics. But most of the time I prefer good old mono for value and versatility.
Great information. I've recently been testing out braid main line to fluorocarbon or monofilament leader (depending on application). And then if i'm going heavy cover or switching to a frog, I can just snip off the leader and go straight braid. Thanks again BR!
Glenn,
Thanks for the breakdown on the most popular line types. This was easy to understand the best breakdown so far. The Pro’s seem to preach braid for almost everything and may use a leader. If I were fishing for a living I am sure I would also.You went in the other direction and use braid in a limited area. I heard Superline was only good for spinning gear, that fluorocarbon was primarily used for spinning also.
Thanks for the comprehensive line guide Glenn.
You're very welcome!
All beginner fishermen should watch this.. great info
Good info. I went from all mono, to all braid, to braid with leader and how I utilize all 3 in various setups.
I prefer braid, but the lakes I fish are heavily weeded and loaded with Pike so I lose less lures, but I do occasionally use flurocarbon. Great info as always 🎣
Good refresher! I have found myself going to a lot of braid w/leader. Braid lasts so long & fluro is so expensive, it just makes budget sense. Once I mastered a few connection knots, I've never had an issue.
Well I feel pretty poor now. I am shopping on the bottom shelf at Walmart with Zebco mono 10-12 lb test at about $2 for 700 yards!
That stuff is amazing
It's pretty good stuff imo...use it 2/3 times.. put on new...I've fished it for years on river SMALLMOUTH
give the Berkley Big Game a try, it's great stuff. I think the 12 lb comes in 1,100 yard spools for about $7. The 10 lb might be 1,500 yards for the same price. It's pretty much all I use anymore.
Zebco is honestly really good I’ve caught plenty of bass on it and till this day catch 3 to 4 pound bass. I see no problem man keep your head up
No problem with it I just started fishing a few months ago and finally used my whole spool! It's great stuff haven't lost a fish with it 8 pound baby
My personal favorite line is Berkley Big Game green. I occasionally use braid when fishing heavy weeds and cover. I use fluorocarbon only when fishing weightless flukes or worms.
Thanks for watching Bobby Higgins!
Good advice, I used to use braided line for everything but the more research I put int different types of line the more I realize that that there is no one universal line for everything. My everything rod now has flouorocarbon on it and I have other setups with monofilament or braided line for different situations.
You got that right! Thanks for watching, Nathan Pepple!
Thanks Glenn very informative as always. It can get confusing for us weekend warriors who are trying to stay within a budget.
I heard copolymer was a good affordable universal line, can you make a video on copolymer line. Thanks for making line choice less confusing.
Exactly what I'm looking for as well!!!! PLEASE simplify this line type information!!!? Please
I switched to copolymer this year. At least on paper it looks like the best of all options. For catfishing, strictly mono! I do lots of drifting.
I ordered a large spool of 15 lb. fluorocarbon line (Seaguar Red Label) as per the "general-purpose" comment @ 10:30 in the video. Later noticed that it says "saltwater" line. Sheesh ... TOO many options. lol. I think/hope that won't be a big issue if I'm fishing freshwater, eh?
Yup, it works in freshwater too! Thanks for watching!
@@bassresource Many thanks! I recently retired and am anxious to resume fishing after about a 50-year hiatus. :-) Things are SO much different, and more complex, these days when it comes to bait, lines, reels, rods. It's really quite confusing. I've been watching tons of videos to get up to speed, and I found yours to be terrific with very level-headed info. Much appreciated!
Great tips! started using fluorocarbon this season, feel bites a lot better.
tried to switch to mono from braid, put the breaks all the way on my curado and my tension was up pretty good, still birdsnested with a weightless rig. sticking to braid, thank you
Thank you for the information and THANK YOU for the general all around option at the end!
We love to hear when we do a good job. Keep ‘em coming!
Thank you for answering my questions. Take care
Nice tips I'm bad about leaving rods out on my deck all day.
BassGeek, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Been a sub for ever and a day and on the website.
Have begun experimenting with different lines and the way it affects the lures. Very interesting results...
Probably the most thorough explanation of line I’ve ever heard. Great job Glen
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Good topic and information. I did not realize superline and braid were different. I was always under the impression they were one in the same.
Now if I can only learn how to flip pitch, then I'd be set.
Good video, thanks.
Christopher Pettersen, glad I could help. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
I use braid always..add a leader if needed. I've missed six bass this yr fishing a size 90 whopper plopper on 15# biggame. Braid is where it's at. Again, add leader if needed.
On my spinning reels always braid to mono or fluorocarbon leader. Baitcaster I use straight mono.. except for my frog rod. Then 50 lb braid
Where I fish the Bass or so pressured you get 1/4 second to set the hook or they spit your lure out. It's braid from reel to lure. Or eventually I drop little perch or night crawlers right on top of them via a 20' cane pole w/ 3' of 40lb braid. Hooked a few cats in the weed beds this way that broke my 20lb braid.
I started using braid backing on all my reels, all my spinning reels are braid to leader, my jerk bait and topwater are 30lb braid to 12-17lb mono and my hook up ratio is excellent. Just have to be sure of the rod setup you choose
Jake orr how long is the leader?
Thanks for the line analysis, appreciate it. Yo-Zuri clear hybrid line has become my personal all purpose line for everything except topwater. For that I use Sufix clear mono, which I have found to have very little, if any, memory. That gives mono such a bad rap & deservedly so. Both of these are super strong and don't require the constant attention to knot perfection, knicks & abrasions that flouro does. P-line tho is my personnel preference. Each angler has to figure it out based on the lakes and structures fished.
Yes, absolutely John DeField! Thanks for watching!
Mono floats kso it's the best for topwater lure just be parient to feel wh9en to set the hook! I use almos tall fluro except for topwaters! Sinkable fluro is from density of line with fantastic sensitivity! Braid is the last and I use that in pads, hiyacynth and heavy weeds!!! Especially punching mats! I use 65 lb KastPro Braid a biodegradeable spool from KastKing but ONLY available on Amazon.com and I use the sky blue color!
JOHN R COLEMAN GREAT TIPS. I USE MONO AND JUST STARTED BRAID. I LIKE THE INFO ON FLOROCARBON FORALL AROUND USE. ALWAYS KEEP MY RODS IN A COOL DARK PLACE.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Definitely had some good pointers on what lines to use with certain baits
Thanks for watching robert buchanan!
Wow thanks for all the info I am new to fishing so I did not know why you would use these different types of line, and the types of poundage. Also I never knew that fire line was even a thing. Again thanks for all the awesome info in this video
Glad to help, Daniel Marquez. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
I have used both , especially using a Carolina Rig. Mono tends to not sink as fast.
I use a fluoro leader on braid for pretty much everything except topwater lures, which I tie directly onto the braid.
I use braid with a fluro leader on most of my rods, going to try using a backer next time I spool a reel.
Thank you. Good information as usual. I like braid more than fluorocarbon, but I haven’t used fluorocarbon as long.
I like the winter jerkbait tip.
Also always thought fire line was a standard braid. Good to know .....
Thanks.
Hi Bruce Corney. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
I tend to use a braid mainline to 6ft leaders Mono, florocarbon, and copolermer. I feel like a longer leader can almost adjust my hook set a little. I have horrible hookset discipline.
I like to use a braid backer on most of my reels with a fluro leader except for my crankbaits. I have all fluro on my crankbait rod.
I been using Mono for years and I have no problem working soft baits and hard baits. I did like Berkley's TriMax Tri Polymer But they stop making it
so I stick to there Trilene XL and XT and doing pretty good.
Thanks for watching Ed Miller!
Well not to sound like a hard nose I just got a spool of braid and going to give it a try. This is a very informative video. Catch many!!!
I love mono for finesse fishing especially in clear open water.
I like the stretch to help with fighting a fish.
I really wish spinning reels came with extra spools more often like they used to. I keep them in my boat spooled with different lines to change out as needed.
Never used these super lines may try them now
Clyde Young, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
Great info on line choices. 15 Fluorocarbon as a all around is a good tip when you can’t buy everything. Thanks for your onsite.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Informative video, Thanks. Being raised on mono and navigated to braid I haven't given fluoro a chance. Based on some of your points I'm going to experiment with fluoro.
I’ve only used mono, it’s what I’m comfortable with..but I have 2 new bait caster reels and rods and got floro and braid😬
Like this video learned something new about lines especially fluorocarbon which I din't understand.
Great information on line and line care. Learned a bunch and subbed up. Thanks!
Very useful video, lots of good info and reminders for us, thanks.
I appreciate the qualities of the different types of lines & how one might be "best" in specific applications, but since I only have 1 bass rod, I just use superline. I feel like you can adjust your technique to make it work for different methods. Haven't had it break yet (even when getting snagged on large submerged branches & dragging them to shore).
Thanks for the video I watch them all.
I would like to let you know that recently people have done test on things like,what's more abrasion resistant,and the results do not match what the companies claim.
Or what you (like most of us) believe,I suggest you UA-cam (abrasion resistant test,mono,vs braid.)
maybe even try yourself,I was a little disturbed by there results,and my own.
I only recommend this because I don't believe you would have made the same statement's with this knowledge.
Keep up the great videos and again thanks.
Thank you This was the video I was looking for this was really descriptive and all around great video. 👍🏼
Glad to help, Bass boy. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
I use braided line almost exclusively. I have the least amount of problems with it. I may have to just get me some mono for fishing topwater though. Don't care much for it, but if it helps with hook ups, then I'll deal with the issues I have with it. I do use flouro for Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and swimbaits. Not sure why it wasn't mentioned, but I also use copoly line as a leader on my spinning setup. It's kinda the best of both flouro and mono. It's less visible than mono, it has the lesser stretch factor like flouro, it's also a little less buoyant than mono and it's more abrasion resistant than mono. I do want to check out the new Fire Line 8 carrier superline to see if it's any better than Sufix 832 superline that I currently use. Thanks for the informative video Glen, keep up the good work and we'll see you on the forums!
Hi With Scars. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
@@bassresource Thank you for all the great info and help, not just with the videos but on the forums as well. They have taught me lots. 😎
i was told to buy 30 pound braided line by power pro super slick v2 the black one so tell me about that
shaneka booker best
always informative , They all have their place in my boat .
Always nice to have an informative video on different line types
On my 2 reels (spinning) I have 10lb mono due to my budget. Excellent video, when my budget gets better I'm gonna get some flurocarbon and a baitcaster bc I want to get a baitcaster again but once again the budget is reason for getting spinning gear
due to lack of room on the boat, and lack of benjamins in the wallet I only have 4 rods....2 spinning and 2 baitcasting. I run 20 lb braid with a 10 foot 10 pound fluorocarbon leader. on the bait casters I use 40lb braid and 12lb mono10 ft leader. it works ok for me.
Nice insightful video but I will stick with zebco omniflex 10lb test that stuff is Paramount to all these expensive lines mentioned.
Super helpful video. Exactly the kind of info I was looking for! Thank you!
Glad to help, Forest Dweller. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
Also braid is great for slackline techniques simply because it's easier to watch the line. Obviously fish can see it too but that's when you throw on a foot or so of leader, maybe a few feet if you're fishing more than 4+ ft
How do you remember what line is on which reel, when you have 6-8 rods your using regularly?
I attach small labels I make on the base of the rod with all that info. Stores sell inexpensive label makers.
@@kenjr good idea!
I still have problems with flourocarbon breaking on me, thinking about going to mono as a leader...thanks for your tips..
Fluoro is ultra brittle and tends to breakoff as leader material. Especially if you whip your casts.
I put braid on all my reels and use leaders of either floro or mono. What are your thoughts? I like the castability and distance.
I never use leaders. You're adding another point of failure (the knot), and mitigating the benefits of the different lines.
Awesome video lots of helpful information really like the on a budget part I am always on a budget and I never gave any consideration to pairing the line size to water clarity.
Convince fishermen that any product will improve their chances of catching a fish, whether true or not, and we'll stand in line to hand over our money. That is a fact well known by the tackle industry boys and girls.
I’ve been playing around, I like the braid with fluorocarbon leader on my spinning setups and straight fluorocarbon on the rest
I used Fireline on a spinning reel and had a bad experience. However, after this video I am willing to try it on one of my baitcasters to see if it does better.
Great! Let me know how you do!
Just saw this. Thanks for this video. Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Would using braid with a fluoro leader be good for a universal setup? I can remove the leader and use it for flipping, or topwater, and then have the leader for fishing worms. I use 20lb braid for this. casts a great distance, and super sensitive. no stretch for good hook sets. FG knot to tie them together.
No, it's not a universal setup. You need to balance your equipment. This video explains it: ua-cam.com/video/c0yKCC7VLdc/v-deo.html
great information gave me great insight about various lines
Hi Michael Duda, glad I could provide value. Which one of them did you find most helpful?
Glen enjoyed the video, I dont use fire line, but I'll have to try it when jerk bait fishing. Appreciate also bringing up the budget aspect of fishing line. I guess for the average fisherman on a budget would probably be better for them to use line that can be used for most conditions. It can be easy to get lost in all the info that applies to fishing line used in certain conditions.
Thanks for the support, Jerome Dwojak, and thanks for watching!
Mono is a great topwater line but I would also add in that it's great for spinnerbaits as well.
ive been giving fluoro a serious try but I lose a LOT of terminal tackle... It isn't working for me... heavy and clear fuoro might be good for a leader but it's pissing me off as a main line.... My knots work well with mono, but they're not working with fluoro....
Im about to give braid a try on my catfish/surf rod
Not sure what brand you're using, but Seaguar InvizX works well as a mainline. In addition, make sure you're thoroughly wetting the knot and line, and then tighten slowly when making knots. The heat generated from the friction can damage fluorocarbon knots.
Great informative video, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure!
I liked the line size tips, helpful info all around.
I like my braid but for anything really light I go back to mono.
good video i love mono! just started using braid but i fish a lot of rocks and its breaking off my lures! why cant that make one line that does it all?