Braid,Mono, or flourocarbon? 2025
flbassmaster reply :
Hello my fellow anglers!
I am curious as to how many of you use straight mono on your bait caster or flouro? or braid to mono/flouro leader and which one works best for you?
BrianinMD reply :
Baitcasters are straight floro except for frog rod which is 65lb braid.
r83srock reply :
Straight braid... ????
WRB reply :
The never ending topic.
Tom
Mike L reply :
Don't use mono or leaders for anything.
All combos are straight Flouro
except for frogs and punching.
Mike
flbassmaster reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 1:21 AM, r83srock said:Straight braid... ????
me too!
Hulkster reply :
Straight mono for me (Sufix Siege)
flbassmaster reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 1:24 AM, Hulkster said:Straight mono for me (Sufix Siege)
I hear that line is excellent.
Mike L reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 1:23 AM, WRB said:The never ending topic.
Tom
And it never will.
I stuggle with either ignoring or answer each time.
But I think it's not fair to the OP not to answer. So I do.
Mike
flbassmaster reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 1:23 AM, Mike L said:Don't use mono or leaders for anything.
All combos are straight Flouro
except for frogs and punching.
Mike
I used flouro on my baitcasters once and my line kept on breaking off. not sure it was spooled correctly.
Hulkster reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 1:25 AM, flbassmaster said:I hear that line is excellent.
I really like it, I use 12 pound on baitcasting and 10 on spinning gear. strong and casts very well.
but slick - i was getting problems with knots slipping and breaking so I had to switch from an improved clinch knot to a palmoar knot. the palomar works fantastic with this slick line
38 Super Fan reply :
Loaded question for sure, but I'll take a whack at it.
Different lines for different applications, I've got reels lined up with all three, and several with copolymer as well.
Just a general idea of what works for me:
Mono: Floats well, but least sensitive line, also least expensive, I'll use it for:
Topwaters, good for cranking and jerkbaits too
Fluoro: Sensitive, tough, it's dense and will sink so it's not a good topwater line, also it's expensive:
Draggin' jigs or plastics
Braid: Maybe the most versatile line. It floats, it's the strongest, the most sensitive, somewhat expensive, but it will last years on a reel without memory issues:
Heavy topwaters, frogs, buzzbait, punchin', sometimes spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and cranking. Many people (just not me) like it for dragging jigs and platics too
Copoly: Also versatile line, neutral buoyancy, mediocre sensitivity, inexpensive:
Topwater, cranking, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jerkbaits
When it comes to leaders, I don't use them on casting gear anymore. For me, they're just more trouble than they're worth the majority of the time. (On spinning reels I'll still use them though)
WRB reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 1:27 AM, Mike L said:And it never will.
I stuggle with either ignoring or answer each time.
But I think it's not fair to the OP not to answer. So I do.
Mike
This site tends to frown on bumping up or referring to archives threads on topics. Quick check shows 21 pages of related threads to the op's question.
Line, like everything we use to catch bass, is a tool to select that performs to accomplish the task. I use all 3; braid, FC and mono line with FC being the least favorite preferring mono due to reliable knot strength.
Tom
flbassmaster reply :
I didn’t intend to ruffle any feathers. I’m new to this forum. I just wanted an idea as to what you guys use.
NYWayfarer reply :
90% of my baitcasters have straight Berkley Big Game mono. the remaining reels have Kastking Fluorokote or Kastking Superpower braid on them.
My motto: Mono, It was good enough for my Grandpappy...
flbassmaster reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 1:52 AM, NYWayfarer said:90% of my baitcasters have straight Berkley Big Game mono. the remaining reels have Kastking Fluorokote or Kastking Superpower braid on them.
My motto: Mono, It was good enough for my Grandpappy...
I’m going to try mono a little more often now. Been using braid for a while
On 9/7/2018 at 1:45 AM, WRB said:This site tends frown on bumping up or referring to archives threads on topics. Quick check shows 21 pages of related threads to the op's question.
Line, like everything we use to catch bass, is a tool to select that performs to accomplish the task. I use all 3; braid, FC and mono line.
Tom
Thanks, Tom
On 9/7/2018 at 1:35 AM, 38 Super Fan said:Loaded question for sure, but I'll take a whack at it.
Different lines for different applications, I've got reels lined up with all three, and several with copolymer as well.
Just a general idea of what works for me:
Mono: Floats well, but least sensitive line, also least expensive, I'll use it for:
Topwaters, good for cranking and jerkbaits too
Fluoro: Sensitive, tough, it's dense and will sink so it's not a good topwater line, also it's expensive:
Draggin' jigs or plastics
Braid: Maybe the most versatile line. It floats, it's the strongest, the most sensitive, somewhat expensive, but it will last years on a reel without memory issues:
Heavy topwaters, frogs, buzzbait, punchin', sometimes spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and cranking. Many people (just not me) like it for dragging jigs and platics too
Copoly: Also versatile line, neutral buoyancy, mediocre sensitivity, inexpensive:
Topwater, cranking, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jerkbaits
When it comes to leaders, I don't use them on casting gear anymore. For me, they're just more trouble than they're worth the majority of the time. (On spinning reels I'll still use them though)
Thank you so much! I will apply to my fishing. I’m sure my hook up ratio will go up. I will post pictures
BigSkyBasser reply :
Always have braid on all reels and then use a flouro or mono leader depending on the technique.
It makes your set ups vastly more versatile if you don't want to or can't have 30+ combos all spooled differently.
Currently spooling my baitcast combos with 30 lb braid and either flouro or mono leaders for jerk baits, swimbaits, and top water.
tander reply :
Crankin', Topwater - Mono
Frog, Pitching - Braid
Everything else - FC
CroakHunter reply :
I've got 1 rod I use for light jigs and senkos that has 12lb fluoro.
1 rod that has some heavier mono for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits
1 that has lighter mono for shallow/medium cranking
6 have 50lb braid to a heavy big game leader. Pitching, jigs, worms, any heavy cover
2 have straight braid for punching grass, and frogging
flbassmaster reply :
Nice! very nice set up. thank you, everyone for your expertise. I will put it to good use. so much knowledge in this forum
long island basser reply :
I use all three.
mostly flouro, some braid, and a little mono.
I don’t use leaders.
BassWhole! reply :
Mono yes, most of the time. Braid yes, sometimes for a few things. That other thing you mentioned, nope!
islandbass reply :
Pow.
https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/how-to-choose-fishing-line.html
Bam. Thank you mam, lol. Not too many videos as informative on the basics.
After watching, you should be able to ascertain whether going straight/exclusive or using a combination of lines is for you.
I prefer use of one line type, but I won’t limit myself when conditions demand something else.
Straight mono is a good overall kind of line and the most economical by far. So mostly mono for me.
Team9nine reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 12:57 AM, BrianinMD said:Baitcasters are straight floro except for frog rod which is 65lb braid.
^^ THIS for me too ^^
Djohn reply :
Floro or copoly
Todd2 reply :
Straight <insert favorite line>, no leaders for me. I lean toward braid on spinning gear. Mono on casting gear.
Dpaine88 reply :
For me, once you go braid you don't go back. All my fishing buddies swear by braid too. It never tangles, nice and smooth, strong as hell, and easy to see. Never had an issue with braid ever. Like PowerPro and Suffic834. If I am fishing for Smallies in super clear water, I will use a 12lb Floro leader as well. Sometimes for topwater or Jerkbaits I will use a mono leader.
The one downside is that the knot you use for braid takes a little longer than tying with mono or fluro.
LionHeart reply :
Power Pro braid with mono leader for everything. I use super cheap Academy brand flouro for backing on my reels.
flbassmaster reply :
Thanks guys! Hope everyone is having a great night
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
Straight shooter here with all line types.
Braid is the best all around.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 8:38 AM, Dpaine88 said:The one downside is that the knot you use for braid takes a little longer than tying with mono or fluro.
Knot for me. 
Uni for all lines.
OP. Use a lot of mono and co-polymers. Like others...braid on frog rod and rod I use for casting worms into the lily pads. Some braid on spinning reels, but still like mono there too.
Big Game, Siege, AN40, Mean Green, 832 and Fins baitcasters. Elite, XL, 832 and Fins spinning.
burrows reply :
Copolomer for moving baits florocabon for bottom baits
MIbassyaker reply :
Braid, mono, or copolymer for me. No fluoro.
Boomstick reply :
All three, depending what and where I'm fishing.
Braid for frogs and jigs in heavy cover, mono for topwater or fishing in shallow water, fluro for everything else.
On 9/7/2018 at 1:24 AM, Hulkster said:Straight mono for me (Sufix Siege)
Best mono I've ever used hands down. Low memory, high abrasion resistance.
Big Rick reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 1:52 AM, flbassmaster said:I didn’t intend to ruffle any feathers. I’m new to this forum. I just wanted an idea as to what you guys use.
The search engine here is your friend.... There's a TON of good info here and a lot of teachers willing to share their expertise and knowledge. Use the search function and you'll get lost in a labyrinth of knowledge that'll make you go spend more money and catch more fish.....
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