Rookie Question

GorillaWarfare · 03-15-06, 12:20 AM

Could someone explain the difference to me between different types of lines namely mono, fluro and braid?? Thanks

NICK

Rebbasser · 03-15-06, 12:30 AM

Mono-basically a nylon thread. Has a lot of stretch which makes it good for crankbaits and spinnerbaits acting like a shock absorber.

Flourocarbon-has the same light refractive properties as water, which means it is invisible in the water. Less stretch than mono and sinks. Is also stiffer than mono.

Braid-just that-a braid of smaller fibers. Usually made of spectra fiber, which has no stetch and is extremely strong for it's size. Floats pretty well but really shines in the real thick/heavy stuff. Great for those baits you have to make an active hookset like a worm or jig.

GorillaWarfare · 03-15-06, 12:34 AM

What would you recommend for all around use...I mainly use spinners and jerks with the occasional trap worm and jig...thanks

NICK

texasnitro · 03-15-06, 12:36 AM

just use mono. thats pretty much the cheapest and best line to use. get some px line or some berkley sensation all good stuff

GorillaWarfare · 03-15-06, 12:43 AM

So are there certain brands (Power Pro etc) that are a certain type for examply is there powerpro braid mono etc or or basic brands a certain type braid mono etc (sorry i'm a lil drunk)..

Rebbasser · 03-15-06, 12:49 AM

I use three lines:

Green Trilene XL
Seguar Carbon Pro Flourocarbon
Powerpro braid

Mono will work as an all-around line just fine. I use it for cranks, spinnerbaits, topwaters, amd hard jerkbaits.

Flouro I use for weightless soft plastics like a fluke or a senko-type bait.

Braid I use for worms, jigs, and in real heavy cover.

GorillaWarfare · 03-15-06, 12:51 AM

Thanks y'all

NICK

1FASTLASER · 03-15-06, 07:46 AM

Gorilla

I now some of the waters you fish in. I live in Southeastern ArkieSlaw. Give P-Line a try. Its a little more money but its a great line. It is a advanced copolomer line that tests out way more than its rating. 12lb test will actually not break till you get around 15-17lbs of load. Very good abraison qualities. Only thing I do have against the line is it does have a tendency to have memory but a good dose of Reel Magic cures that. Its also very sensitive. Just my 2 cents.

bass kicker · 03-15-06, 03:04 PM

i use all the same stuff as reb great lines

03-15-06, 12:20 AM	#1
GorillaWarfare BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 124	Rookie Question Could someone explain the difference to me between different types of lines namely mono, fluro and braid?? Thanks NICK

03-15-06, 12:30 AM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Mono-basically a nylon thread. Has a lot of stretch which makes it good for crankbaits and spinnerbaits acting like a shock absorber. Flourocarbon-has the same light refractive properties as water, which means it is invisible in the water. Less stretch than mono and sinks. Is also stiffer than mono. Braid-just that-a braid of smaller fibers. Usually made of spectra fiber, which has no stetch and is extremely strong for it's size. Floats pretty well but really shines in the real thick/heavy stuff. Great for those baits you have to make an active hookset like a worm or jig. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-15-06, 12:49 AM	#6
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I use three lines: Green Trilene XL Seguar Carbon Pro Flourocarbon Powerpro braid Mono will work as an all-around line just fine. I use it for cranks, spinnerbaits, topwaters, amd hard jerkbaits. Flouro I use for weightless soft plastics like a fluke or a senko-type bait. Braid I use for worms, jigs, and in real heavy cover. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-15-06, 07:46 AM	#8
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Gorilla I now some of the waters you fish in. I live in Southeastern ArkieSlaw. Give P-Line a try. Its a little more money but its a great line. It is a advanced copolomer line that tests out way more than its rating. 12lb test will actually not break till you get around 15-17lbs of load. Very good abraison qualities. Only thing I do have against the line is it does have a tendency to have memory but a good dose of Reel Magic cures that. Its also very sensitive. Just my 2 cents. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

03-15-06, 03:04 PM	#9
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	i use all the same stuff as reb great lines __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-15-06, 12:34 AM	#3
GorillaWarfare BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 124	What would you recommend for all around use...I mainly use spinners and jerks with the occasional trap worm and jig...thanks NICK

03-15-06, 12:36 AM	#4
texasnitro BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houston texas Posts: 129	just use mono. thats pretty much the cheapest and best line to use. get some px line or some berkley sensation all good stuff

03-15-06, 12:43 AM	#5
GorillaWarfare BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 124	So are there certain brands (Power Pro etc) that are a certain type for examply is there powerpro braid mono etc or or basic brands a certain type braid mono etc (sorry i'm a lil drunk)..

03-15-06, 12:51 AM	#7
GorillaWarfare BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 124	Thanks y'all NICK

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