Preferred line for swim jigs? 2025
trupp30 reply :
I have been experimenting with lines for my swim jig rod. I am wondering what most of you recommend when fishing a swim jig? To note, I will be fishing around light to moderate cover, and open water. Also, I use 1/4 to 3/8 oz swimbaits. Thanks for the help.
bigturtle reply :
I use 30lb braid with 14lb mono leader for my swimjigs up to 1/2oz
iabass8 reply :
Fluorocarbon
14-17#
Mike L reply :
On 4/20/2016 at 5:31 AM, iabass8 said:Fluorocarbon
14-17#
Ditto
Mike
Mike
Grantman83 reply :
I go 30-40lb braid...fell it lets me better control the action when I work the bait. When I'm popping it, or going above or through grass, braid helps immensely
BassinLou reply :
40lb PP.
Mosster47 reply :
50lb PP Maxcuatro. Has the power with a smaller diameter making it easier to work with.
roadwarrior reply :
#10 Tatsu
lakeannaangler reply :
30 sufix 832
bowhunter63 reply :
On 4/20/2016 at 5:47 AM, Mike L said:Ditto
Mike
Mike
x3 14 to 17 lb flouro
shawnmc reply :
Braid, swimming a jig through grass and pads is deadly.
buzzed bait reply :
15lb big game, but i've also thrown it on 40# braid with no issues.
Josh Smith reply :
65lb Power Pro.
Turtle135 reply :
17 pound test Trilene XT monofilament with 1/4 ouce swim jigs most times.
Where I fish swim jigs I want to keep them high in the water column and not bogged down in the weeds and other cover obstructions.
Scarborough817 reply :
braid--->fluro leader
illinifan4152 reply :
On 4/21/2016 at 6:53 AM, bowhunter63 said:x3 14 to 17 lb flouro
X4
Mr Swim Jig reply :
I use either 30lbs braid or 10lbs fluorocarbon...
BassThumb reply :
High-quality 30lb braid. The braid rips though weeds better, and the extra few buck for smooth, quality braid means a few more yards of casting distances and less annoyance from the sound of cheap braid whizzing through the the rod guides.
I don't use a leader either. I don't feel the heavy cover requires it.
I like Samurai or 832, as far as lines go. Use one end for half a season, then reverse it for half a season and use the other end. You'll get your $10-15 worth over the course of a year.
doyle8218 reply :
Yo-Zuri 12lb.
waymont reply :
30lb or 40lb Power Pro.
Hammer 4 reply :
15 lb fluro, or 17 lb mono..
jbrew73 reply :
Why are so many of you using braid? Is braid your normal lime for other techniques or is it specific to swim jigs? I only use braid for frogs but would like to here the reason for braid in a swim jig presentation.
waymont reply :
On 9/27/2019 at 5:46 AM, jbrew73 said:Why are so many of you using braid? Is braid your normal lime for other techniques or is it specific to swim jigs? I only use braid for frogs but would like to here the reason for braid in a swim jig presentation.
I use braid almost all the time for everything. I not much of a crank bait fisherman, but when I do I use a 6' leader of mono in the appropriate line size for the bait/cover.
BassWhole! reply :
On 4/20/2016 at 4:06 AM, trupp30 said:I have been experimenting with lines for my swim jig rod. I am wondering what most of you recommend when fishing a swim jig? To note, I will be fishing around light to moderate cover, and open water. Also, I use 1/4 to 3/8 oz swimbaits. Thanks for the help.
I use 12-15 lb mono or 30-40 braid.
Dens228 reply :
On 9/27/2019 at 5:46 AM, jbrew73 said:Why are so many of you using braid? Is braid your normal lime for other techniques or is it specific to swim jigs? I only use braid for frogs but would like to here the reason for braid in a swim jig presentation.
I use braid for everything also. For swim jigs I use 30 lb 832 or PP. I love ripping swim jigs through the middle of or on the edges of weeds and braid kicks butt in the scenario. I fish out of a kayak so don't have the availability of 20 rods on the deck. Using the braid through open water sure hasn't seemed to have had a negative affect either.
stratoliner92 reply :
14# Sunline Sniper
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