30Dec/1010
What lb test fluorocarbon is the best choice to use for jig and plastic worm fishing for bass?
I will be using a high quality fluoro, I'm thinking with 12 lb test. Is this a good choice?
I will be using a high quality fluoro, I'm thinking with 12 lb test. Is this a good choice?
December 30th, 2010 - 20:17
8 to 12 lb. should work just fine.
December 30th, 2010 - 20:57
12′ll work fine for your bigger soft plastics and jigs.
December 30th, 2010 - 21:51
10 on an open face spinning reel. Medium action rod, 6 1/2 – 7 foot rod.
12 on a bait casting reel.Medium – Heavy rod action … 6 1/2 – 7 foot rod.
December 30th, 2010 - 22:19
12lb sounds good.
December 30th, 2010 - 22:23
this is on a baitcaster, l take it??
10 should be fine. 12 if you feel insecure with 10.
if on a spinning rod, 8 would be plenty. 10 if you absolutely, absolutely need it.
you should really look in to “sufix” new 832 braid in 10lb test.
handles GREAT on a spinning outfit.
green.
mark it with a black marker intermittently, for a camo effect.
December 30th, 2010 - 22:34
For applications where you are not fishing really heavy cover you can use 10-12lb. When you’re fishing heavier cover you’ll want 17 to 25 lb. test to help you pull the fish out of the cover. I recommend Seaguar Carbon Pro. Also you may want to check out this line guide which talks about which lines/leaders to use for a variety of bass lures: http://www.bassfishin.com/blog/fishing-line-guide/
December 30th, 2010 - 22:47
The lightest you think you can get by with. The lighter the better in almost all situations. I would say 8 lb test line would work just fine and the slightly thinner line will be less stiff providing you with a more natural presentation. Just be sure to retie the lure every so often to avoid snapping the line due to wear on the knot and line just above the knot.
December 30th, 2010 - 23:02
6-8 as a max, put some sport into it. Light line will improve hook ups in clear water.
December 31st, 2010 - 00:00
I think 12lb. test is a good choice but would have another fishing pole lined with 15lb test also
December 31st, 2010 - 00:46
I dig lighter lines, 8 lb is plenty if you aren’t fishing weedy cover and watch those abrasions. You’ll be able to cast farther, get your jig down faster (and therefore could also use lighter jigs when necessary), keep more line on a smaller reel, have less line twist, be less visible and possibly have better sensitivity the lower the line weight you use. I do go up in heavy or muddy current, around snags or weeds, if I had a particularly ridiculous average fish size one day, or were throwing something heavier – but try starting with 8 lb test unless something calls for an upgrade. It’s less than conventional, but try using 8 and you can always move up if you have to. Chances are, you’ll like it.