Jay Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hey everyone just wondering what's best for swim baits braid or fluorocarbon? And why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBassFishing Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Fluoro for softbaits, mono for hardbaits. Braid= lost baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks19604 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Fluoro for softbaits, mono for hardbaits. Braid= lost baits. matt peters throws his baits on braid though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh ok Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Wait so me fishing my Rising Sons and Mission Fish on braid through grass is wrong? I really got to re-evaluate everything I've been doing. This is such an eye opener I feel lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman88 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I use 50LB power pro braid. Never had an issue losings baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBassFishing Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Wait so me fishing my Rising Sons and Mission Fish on braid through grass is wrong? I really got to re-evaluate everything I've been doing. This is such an eye opener I feel lost. I didn't say my opinion was the end-all to everything. its just an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBassFishing Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Fluoro for softbaits, mono for hardbaits. Braid= lost baits. matt peters throws his baits on braid though ^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks19604 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Matt Newman also throws his baits on braid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtrwsel Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I would agree putting a mono leader on braid if you use it. I snapped off a bait after the braid wrapped the tip of the rod. Haven't had that happen since tying a 10 foot leader, not to say it wouldn't happen again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landsick Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 For the majority of my baits I fish 65 power pro with 25 seaguar flouro premier topshot no longer than 6' You want the connection to be out of the guides when you cast. That will eliminate some backlashing/castoffs. Straight braid to wakes at night. Lob, dont whip casts until you feel comfortable. I havent casted a bait off yet (knock on wood) with braid. It all comes down to personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 For the majority of my baits I fish 65 power pro with 25 seaguar flouro premier topshot no longer than 6' You want the connection to be out of the guides when you cast. That will eliminate some backlashing/castoffs. Straight braid to wakes at night. Lob, dont whip casts until you feel comfortable. I havent casted a bait off yet (knock on wood) with braid. It all comes down to personal preference. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Cool I've .been using braid for a while I lost a couple with both fluorocarbon and braid. I just don't try to chuck my swimbaits as far as I can lol. Thanks for the info everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I haven't tried braid with a fluorocarbon leader yet Darin MacEachern 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsessions Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I've casted off one bait so far and that was on 30lb PF. I'd also reccomend lob casting with braid until you feel comfortable using it. I prefer to not use it, however I am now keeping my 300DSV spooled with braid to try and get used to it. I feel the advantages outweigh the cons and if I dont feel comfortable throwing a bait on braid i will tie on a leader or swith to a reel that has PF spooled on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitsatLMV Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 1. If you only have one outfit, buy a spare spool . One for braid, the other for mono. 2. Braid to flouro is the bees knees on a lot of surface baits that are small. 3. I hate braid to flouro on micro guides. 4. Mono or flouro on baits 8"+. 5. You will always snap off baits. Mono, flouro or braid. It sucks but it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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