Jerkbait And Crankbaits

[MstStudent10]

I started fishing with that Stren Fluorocast this fall. It is 100% fluorocarbon and it is $9.99 at Basspro. I was kind of skeptical using a fluorocarbon for under $10 but I have not had one problem with it, and that included a LOT of jig fishing with hard hooksets. No breakage (knock on wood). So it has been nice getting a good fluorocarbon (IMO) and for less than $10.

Ps, the only reason that I used the phrase "skeptical using a fluoro for under $10" is because I have had some bad experiences with Berkley Vanish. Maybe it was just a bad spool or something, but had some problems with breakoffs on the hookset while throwing a spinnerbait and chatterbait. 3 breakoffs in one day and I know my knot tying ability isn't THAT bad . So that was the last experience with Vanish, but so far the Stren Fluorocast has been good AND cheap.

[RSBreth]

I'm mostly using hi-vis 4/10 Fireline or 4/15 Stren Superbraid as my main line, and then a leader about 7' or 8' long - Orvis Mirage fluorocarbon in either 1X or 2X.

Like I have for years. This is on spinning tackle.

[Matt Henry]

8 lbs XXX Pline is my go to line on Table Rock Lake. I have never had any luck with Florocarbon. I have tried Bass Pro's and had many break offs.

[Jay E]

10 lb Seaguar invizx here. Deep cranks (DD22) mid range 10-12 and jerkbaits. I am curious to throw the new Stren Fluorocast like MstStudent mentioned, we have it on the shelf, just have 11" of ice up here. The price is right though.

I have been burnt with other brands in years past, leave a lil more tag end on my knot, usually a palomar, sometimes a clinch knot, backed my drag off a bit, could be the line, could be the adjustments, works for me.

JE

[Champ188]

I prefer 10-pound Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon for both crank baits and jerk baits. A cheaper alternative without losing much in performance is 10-pound Trilene Big Game.

[Sore Thumbs]

I like the Seagar Invizex 10 lb Flourocarbon for both. This is a great line, but it is pricey. Mst Student has me interested in trying that Stren stuff. Even if it is a little less clear than the Seagar I could at least use it with crankbaits and other reaction baits. Thanks for the heads up.