Line Choices for New Rods

MO3N · 07-13-10, 07:39 PM

I have looked at the line guide on this site and it has been helpful but I do have a couple questions. I am getting a few new rods shortly, a dropshot rod and a T-rig/Senko/Worm rod. My drop shot rod is a Dobyns spinning rod and my worming rod is a Dobyns baitcasting rod (still being shipped out so I’m not sure how I like them yet.) But the line guide says flouro for dropshoting around 8lb. But I have heard flouro can be a pain on spinning set ups. So would you recommend going full flouro or braid with a flouro leader? I like how sensitive braid can be but I know braid would not be good for the finesse aspect. Also the same question for my worming rod. it will be used for both cover fishing and more open water fishing?

Thanks

Bassboss · 07-13-10, 07:48 PM

Depending on where you're fishing, and how big the fish are typically, 6lb is fine for drop shotting. You'll have less of a problem with line twists as well. Their's also a few folks here that like braid on the there spinning out fits.

For Texas rigs, IMO, the ideal line is braid with a flouro leader if you don't mind the roughness of it, or can afford a smooth braided line.

Not really sure if I'm qualified to answer this, as I'm kinda on the fence about what line I wanna put on my softbait/topwater combo.

MO3N · 07-13-10, 08:10 PM

Ya im pretty set on using Braid on the worming rod. I'm just not so sure on the spinning rod. I dont know why I kept saying dropshot because it will mostly be used as a shakyhead rod but im guessing there pretty close to the same as far as line goes.

Bassboss · 07-13-10, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MO3N

Ya im pretty set on using Braid on the worming rod. I'm just not so sure on the spinning rod. I dont know why I kept saying dropshot because it will mostly be used as a shakyhead rod but im guessing there pretty close to the same as far as line goes.

eh, drop shotting to me me is a last report when fish are not biting at all. So, the lighter line the better. With shaky heading, I think 8lb is a little better, if for no other reason the better hook sets, you need to get through the plastic more so than with a drop shot.

cassidyta · 07-13-10, 08:20 PM

MO3N,

Flouro on a spinning rig is not usually an issue if you have a decent flouro and don't go too heavy on the line. I use 4-6 lbs seaguar and don't have any issues. When I was using P-line I did have issues with it jumping off the spool.

bassboogieman · 07-13-10, 08:22 PM

I use 20# braid on my spinning gear with an 8#-10# flurocarbon leader. I'm back to co-polymer line (YoZuri) or straight flurocarbon on most of my baitcasters, the exception being my jig and frog rods which are spooled with braid. I got really tired of tying those leaders on the baitcasters. I feel the leaders are necessary for most of my spinning applications but it's only a few reels and not so bad. You'll have to try different lines to see which is going to work for you. If you're going to use braid on spinning I like the 20# to cut down on wind knots, which I seemed to get a lot of with 10# braid.

MO3N · 07-13-10, 08:49 PM

Thanks for all the quick responses. Before I started using Baitcasters I was using 20# braid on my spinning reels with no leaders and I really liked how you could feel everything. Now that im a little more experienced I know Braid is not the best choice for everything so I think for the more subtle stuff ill need to switch that to flouro.

tim4081 · 07-13-10, 08:50 PM

I use spinning tackle quite a bit for shakey heads and small weightless plastics. If I'm fishing muddy water (which since I fish mostly on a river system, its most of the time) I use 10 lb Power Pro. For clearer water I'll switch to 6 or 8lb Seaguar Invisix. I've tried alot of different fluoros and IMHO the Invisix has good sensitivity and the best line handling characteristics.

dodgeguy · 07-13-10, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MO3N

I have looked at the line guide on this site and it has been helpful but I do have a couple questions. I am getting a few new rods shortly, a dropshot rod and a T-rig/Senko/Worm rod. My drop shot rod is a Dobyns spinning rod and my worming rod is a Dobyns baitcasting rod (still being shipped out so I’m not sure how I like them yet.) But the line guide says flouro for dropshoting around 8lb. But I have heard flouro can be a pain on spinning set ups. So would you recommend going full flouro or braid with a flouro leader? I like how sensitive braid can be but I know braid would not be good for the finesse aspect. Also the same question for my worming rod. it will be used for both cover fishing and more open water fishing?

Thanks

i've caught trout on a wacky rigged senko on 20 lb braid.trout are far more skittish than any bass ever was.line visibility means nothing to a bass.i know guys who dropshot with braid all the time.

BigBassin144 · 07-13-10, 09:35 PM

Mo3n, first off, what models are the rods? (not really important to the line discussion, but I'm curious).

For the dropshot rod, I'd either go with 6-8lb fluoro like the line guide says, or 10lb braid with a same size fluoro leader. I use the latter and love this setup for dropshotting. Super sensitive.

As for the worm rod, I use 12lb fluorocarbon on my Dobyns 733C. I switched to straight fluoro so I didn't have to add a leader to my 30lb braid. Had no problems with it yet.

BB

MO3N · 07-14-10, 04:03 AM

I ordered these rods for the rods for these two techniques
SS 703 SF shakey head
SS 703C worming

Rebbasser · 07-15-10, 08:02 PM

MO3N, a line that does not get much mention but is by far the best line I have used is P-Line Floroclear. It is mono with a fluorocarbon coating. Tough, strong, and handles like a dream on both baitcasters and spinning rigs.

66KingFisher · 07-16-10, 05:43 PM

Someone from this forum gave me a roll of Yo-Zuri Hybrid 6#, that I've been using on my spinning reel this year, and I must say I've been really impressed with the stuff......Its got great sensitivity and zero memory to speak of.....Its without a doubt a major step up from any of the mono's I've used in the past.

07-13-10, 07:39 PM	#1
MO3N BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: pullman, wa Posts: 113	Line Choices for New Rods I have looked at the line guide on this site and it has been helpful but I do have a couple questions. I am getting a few new rods shortly, a dropshot rod and a T-rig/Senko/Worm rod. My drop shot rod is a Dobyns spinning rod and my worming rod is a Dobyns baitcasting rod (still being shipped out so I’m not sure how I like them yet.) But the line guide says flouro for dropshoting around 8lb. But I have heard flouro can be a pain on spinning set ups. So would you recommend going full flouro or braid with a flouro leader? I like how sensitive braid can be but I know braid would not be good for the finesse aspect. Also the same question for my worming rod. it will be used for both cover fishing and more open water fishing? Thanks

07-13-10, 07:48 PM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Depending on where you're fishing, and how big the fish are typically, 6lb is fine for drop shotting. You'll have less of a problem with line twists as well. Their's also a few folks here that like braid on the there spinning out fits. For Texas rigs, IMO, the ideal line is braid with a flouro leader if you don't mind the roughness of it, or can afford a smooth braided line. Not really sure if I'm qualified to answer this, as I'm kinda on the fence about what line I wanna put on my softbait/topwater combo. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

07-13-10, 08:20 PM	#5
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	MO3N, Flouro on a spinning rig is not usually an issue if you have a decent flouro and don't go too heavy on the line. I use 4-6 lbs seaguar and don't have any issues. When I was using P-line I did have issues with it jumping off the spool. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

07-13-10, 09:35 PM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Mo3n, first off, what models are the rods? (not really important to the line discussion, but I'm curious). For the dropshot rod, I'd either go with 6-8lb fluoro like the line guide says, or 10lb braid with a same size fluoro leader. I use the latter and love this setup for dropshotting. Super sensitive. As for the worm rod, I use 12lb fluorocarbon on my Dobyns 733C. I switched to straight fluoro so I didn't have to add a leader to my 30lb braid. Had no problems with it yet. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-15-10, 08:02 PM	#12
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	MO3N, a line that does not get much mention but is by far the best line I have used is P-Line Floroclear. It is mono with a fluorocarbon coating. Tough, strong, and handles like a dream on both baitcasters and spinning rigs. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

07-13-10, 08:10 PM	#3
MO3N BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: pullman, wa Posts: 113	Ya im pretty set on using Braid on the worming rod. I'm just not so sure on the spinning rod. I dont know why I kept saying dropshot because it will mostly be used as a shakyhead rod but im guessing there pretty close to the same as far as line goes.

07-13-10, 08:22 PM	#6
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I use 20# braid on my spinning gear with an 8#-10# flurocarbon leader. I'm back to co-polymer line (YoZuri) or straight flurocarbon on most of my baitcasters, the exception being my jig and frog rods which are spooled with braid. I got really tired of tying those leaders on the baitcasters. I feel the leaders are necessary for most of my spinning applications but it's only a few reels and not so bad. You'll have to try different lines to see which is going to work for you. If you're going to use braid on spinning I like the 20# to cut down on wind knots, which I seemed to get a lot of with 10# braid.

07-13-10, 08:49 PM	#7
MO3N BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: pullman, wa Posts: 113	Thanks for all the quick responses. Before I started using Baitcasters I was using 20# braid on my spinning reels with no leaders and I really liked how you could feel everything. Now that im a little more experienced I know Braid is not the best choice for everything so I think for the more subtle stuff ill need to switch that to flouro.

07-13-10, 08:50 PM	#8
tim4081 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring Lake, Michigan Posts: 195	I use spinning tackle quite a bit for shakey heads and small weightless plastics. If I'm fishing muddy water (which since I fish mostly on a river system, its most of the time) I use 10 lb Power Pro. For clearer water I'll switch to 6 or 8lb Seaguar Invisix. I've tried alot of different fluoros and IMHO the Invisix has good sensitivity and the best line handling characteristics.

07-14-10, 04:03 AM	#11
MO3N BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: pullman, wa Posts: 113	I ordered these rods for the rods for these two techniques SS 703 SF shakey head SS 703C worming

07-16-10, 05:43 PM	#13
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	Someone from this forum gave me a roll of Yo-Zuri Hybrid 6#, that I've been using on my spinning reel this year, and I must say I've been really impressed with the stuff......Its got great sensitivity and zero memory to speak of.....Its without a doubt a major step up from any of the mono's I've used in the past. __________________ In memory of lost fishin buddy's, Ricky Shealy, Keith Hale, Zooker Dickerson.

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