Another Line Question

weaverml34 · 12-09-06, 07:16 PM

As a rule of thumb I fish all of my baits with a treble hook on mono fishing line. I think most experienced anglers are in agreement on why you need to use mono for cranks. More and more I'm reading where guys are using braided line for their topwater baits. If you use mono for cranks because it helps absorb the shock of the strike and helps keep you from ripping the hooks out of the fishes mouth when setting the hook why doesn't the same rule of thumb apply to topwater baits with trebles? What about jerkbaits? Does the same rule of thumb apply as it does to cranks? I realize and understand why some guys are now using flouro to fish cranks. For all of you that fish mono for cranks but not your other treble hook baits what is your reason or justification for doing so?

Thanks!

pig n jig · 12-09-06, 07:29 PM

Strap, I tried braided lines for topwater baits.It doesn't work well for the walking the dog type baits.in my opinion there isn't any reason, unless your like me trying to reduce the amount of rods with you and only grab outfits with braid spooled up.

P N J

lizardsrule · 12-09-06, 09:10 PM

Are you calling me inexperienced rotfl. I use braided for just about everything including cranks. IMO if you have a good rod, and realize what you are using(ie crankbaits) the line has less of a affect then the rod and drag do. For example I use a Medium rod, moderate tip, with the drag set light for my cranks. I still set the hook, but I don't believe I lose many fish because I use braid. The drag and rod make up for the mono stretch. I've been wrong before, but it works for me. I have all the confidence in the world in braid, and not much in mono. So use what you like, and what you feel is better for you. Ask three pros the same question, and you'll get three different answers. Just read Bassmaster, when they ask a pro. More times than not the guys give opposite responses. Fishing is more about preferences and feeling comfortable with you the way you fish, then what everyone else does IMO of course.

Lizards

Vabass22 · 12-09-06, 09:13 PM

I use flouro for all baits that go deep, and dont need to be ultra sensitive. I still have to use braid on my t-rig rod.0

weaverml34 · 12-09-06, 10:57 PM

Lizards, good point. The line you use is only one part of the equation. Your right about the differing opinions of the pro's especially when you read Bassmaster. I pay pretty close attention to the tournament results and where they highlight the techniques the top three finishers used in each tournament. You may have two guys that got on a flipping pattern. One's fishing with 50 lb. braid and the other 25 lb. mono. I guess there is only one certainty in bass fishing. And that is there are a lot of uncertainties.

BTW- My accusation that you are inexperienced if you don't use mono for cranks....if the kettles black! Just kidding.

jrward · 12-10-06, 07:55 PM

I use spider wire on just about everything. As far as the hookset.... you don't need to try and rip their lips off, a good solid pull and you've got 'em.

12-09-06, 07:16 PM	#1
weaverml34 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 212	Another Line Question As a rule of thumb I fish all of my baits with a treble hook on mono fishing line. I think most experienced anglers are in agreement on why you need to use mono for cranks. More and more I'm reading where guys are using braided line for their topwater baits. If you use mono for cranks because it helps absorb the shock of the strike and helps keep you from ripping the hooks out of the fishes mouth when setting the hook why doesn't the same rule of thumb apply to topwater baits with trebles? What about jerkbaits? Does the same rule of thumb apply as it does to cranks? I realize and understand why some guys are now using flouro to fish cranks. For all of you that fish mono for cranks but not your other treble hook baits what is your reason or justification for doing so? Thanks! __________________ Strap Indianapolis, IN "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Pitching stick that is.

12-09-06, 09:10 PM	#3
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Are you calling me inexperienced rotfl. I use braided for just about everything including cranks. IMO if you have a good rod, and realize what you are using(ie crankbaits) the line has less of a affect then the rod and drag do. For example I use a Medium rod, moderate tip, with the drag set light for my cranks. I still set the hook, but I don't believe I lose many fish because I use braid. The drag and rod make up for the mono stretch. I've been wrong before, but it works for me. I have all the confidence in the world in braid, and not much in mono. So use what you like, and what you feel is better for you. Ask three pros the same question, and you'll get three different answers. Just read Bassmaster, when they ask a pro. More times than not the guys give opposite responses. Fishing is more about preferences and feeling comfortable with you the way you fish, then what everyone else does IMO of course. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

12-09-06, 10:57 PM	#5
weaverml34 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 212	Lizards, good point. The line you use is only one part of the equation. Your right about the differing opinions of the pro's especially when you read Bassmaster. I pay pretty close attention to the tournament results and where they highlight the techniques the top three finishers used in each tournament. You may have two guys that got on a flipping pattern. One's fishing with 50 lb. braid and the other 25 lb. mono. I guess there is only one certainty in bass fishing. And that is there are a lot of uncertainties. BTW- My accusation that you are inexperienced if you don't use mono for cranks....if the kettles black! Just kidding. __________________ Strap Indianapolis, IN "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Pitching stick that is.

12-09-06, 07:29 PM	#2
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Strap, I tried braided lines for topwater baits.It doesn't work well for the walking the dog type baits.in my opinion there isn't any reason, unless your like me trying to reduce the amount of rods with you and only grab outfits with braid spooled up. P N J

12-09-06, 09:13 PM	#4
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	I use flouro for all baits that go deep, and dont need to be ultra sensitive. I still have to use braid on my t-rig rod.0

12-10-06, 07:55 PM	#6
jrward BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 30	I use spider wire on just about everything. As far as the hookset.... you don't need to try and rip their lips off, a good solid pull and you've got 'em.

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