Gavin Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I always use a leader with braid...the 6lb that I use has very little abrasion resistance...Flouro leader for subsurface, mono for topwater..
Chief Grey Bear Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 All braid all the way! It's the only way to roll! Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
drew03cmc Posted October 28, 2013 Author Posted October 28, 2013 Might be on the winter overhaul list then...thanks everyone. Andy
Fishslayer88 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I made the switch this spring and started off using straight braid and it didn't seem to bother the whites but when i started fishing for smallmouth they did not like it i had them charge in really aggressive and turn away when they got up close now i use a 6 foot or so mono or floro leader you also get better action out of top water with a stiff leader.
Mitch f Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I only use braid for 1 application......for a bigger spinnerbait to flip in log jams/ root wads, or in murky water. Other than that it's hybrid mono for everything else. "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor
Old plug Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I use braid but prefer fireline on some ofy crappie fishingp applications related to sink rate. I only use either if them on one rod.
Wayne SW/MO Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 I use a leader on braid with exceptions I posted earlier. I don't use it for stealth however. My reason is that it saves the braid, which will last almost indefinitely and as a weak link. I can use a strong braid to gain some bulk for abrasion resistance and shock breakage resistance. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
cnr Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 In really clear water my buddies will out fish me if I run braid all the way to my Fluke. Add a leader in clear water. If the water is colored up I don't see the catch rate change if I run all braid.
Chief Grey Bear Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Do bass seem to care, in your opinion, if you are using braid tied direct in clear water? Do you see your catch rate go down at all? I am wondering since using a rod with braid on it in relatively clear water this weekend and being amazed at the sensitivity. Did you see any difference in catch rates this weekend? And there was a definite handicap for the guy in back. Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
drew03cmc Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 I didn't see much, if any, difference. Have you thrown it in gin clear water yet? If so, how'd that go? Andy
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