A-Rig.....braid Or Mono ?

[hknfsh]

I know the rig isn't the go to bait right now but it will be before long......spring is coming right ? I'm going to respool the reel I want to use and I'm curious about using mono this time. I've use braided line in the past and did fine til the inevitable backlash sends the rig flying away to never be seen again and half the day picking out the mess on the reel. Have talked to some guys who use mono and do fine with it. I'm more curious on the lbs/test to use. Anybody want to share an opinion on what they use and why ?

[jolicious]

65lb braid if throwing shallow enough that I can get it back 8' or less) and there are lots of "A-rig Attractors" (timber, docks, etc) in the area.

Deeper depths or barren banks will see my smaller setup which is 20 mono.

This is when on Beaver. That's my home lake. I just like visiting with Table Rock brethren so I am here a lot too lol!!

[fishingaddiction]

I use 50# green power pro braid for the A rig for several reasons. It has less memory especially in cold weather, which reduces back lashes to a minimum. The rig tends to get stuck, and I can usually get the rig out without breaking off, due to the strength of the braid. When it's thrown and retreived at the right depth and location you get plenty of action on the rig, so the fish don't seem to be line shy. I get plenty of distance on the cast with the right rod/reel set up. With the zero stretch of the braid you feel everything.

On the other hand I would not consider mono for the rig due to the stretch, memory, and the big diameter of the line. Just my opinion and what has worked for me.

[Ham]

I won't throw it on anything but braid.

[WeekendWarrior]

Started throwing a-rig on 20# InvisX fluoro and after breaking a few off went to 65# braid and have yet to lose one. If you go with mono you will lose your rig 10 to 1 vs the braid IMO but I am no expert to say the least

[GNSfishing]

I use 65# braid also with the A-Rig. You will find out that you can cast it farther using braid and you will be able to retrieve from hang-ups most of the time. The mono line will have stretch where as the braid just don't stretch. And the braid will also be smaller in diameter than the equivalent mono or fluorocarbon lines of similar pound rating as the braid.

[buddygr53]

I under stand the braid and all. But my question for all is this. What is the best baits to use on the rig

[Alex Heitman]

The braid works well. I have found out though if you use 15lb fluro it will draw more strikes I used to hate Flurocarbon but now I love it. You may lose a few but unless you get in a cedar you can get it out almost Everytime, that is if you fool around with it enough.

[Hazbin]

The best line I have found is Zebco 50# braid on a cheap BP gold 6000 ( wide spool ) type baitcast and you can throw it a mile and very little backlash problem and if you do it won't break. It is all but indestructible! I believe you could pull a boat in with it. Virtually no abrasion as a matter of fact I didn't retie at all last year. I pull those things a lot along the bottom and in cedars and pole timber and have never broken off. Walmart quit handling it, so I don't know where you can buy it now. Probably just have to call them. I also use their 20# braid on all my crappie stuff especially in these brushpiles.

Regarding the baits, I use 3/0 leaded 1/8oz hooks, 3" or 4" swim-baits. As if you were rigging a Slug-In-Go, hiding the hook in the slot.

[basscat123]

For the money and action I like the Zoom swimming fluke juniors on 1/8 oz heads as long as the hooks are big enough. if not increase head size to get the right hook. I also prefer braid 50 to 65 lb test