Thread: JDM lines relating to panfish

On the water testing? Back yard testing? Would wet lines vs dry lines make a difference? I like the Braid, will choose it 2:1 over mono for most applications. 1/48 -1/32-1/24 seems to be my preferred weight range for cast and retrieve, and braid seems to be my favorite for these weights. For 1/64 I like the Red Eye 2.3lb. Ajing Master Ester, can detect a bite better, but I am always fishing shallow water with that light weight jig plastic combination. From a boat, casting distances are not as relevant for 90% of my applications, if I am too far away to reach a target, I just move a little closer. Water clarity and spooky fish is hardly an issue, however with that being said, one of these days I may fish on Norris Lake, a clear deep water lake that has a great population of Shellcracker. May change my tune then.

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

On the water testing? Back yard testing? Would wet lines vs dry lines make a difference? I like the Braid, will choose it 2:1 over mono for most applications. 1/48 -1/32-1/24 seems to be my preferred weight range for cast and retrieve, and braid seems to be my favorite for these weights. For 1/64 I like the Red Eye 2.3lb. Ajing Master Ester, can detect a bite better, but I am always fishing shallow water with that light weight jig plastic combination. From a boat, casting distances are not as relevant for 90% of my applications, if I am too far away to reach a target, I just move a little closer. Water clarity and spooky fish is hardly an issue, however with that being said, one of these days I may fish on Norris Lake, a clear deep water lake that has a great population of Shellcracker. May change my tune then.

I was in the back just wanting to see how each line cast. Both cast just fine....I have no issues with the distance for either one. I am sure I will use braid more later in the spring. Funny how I fished with it for a constant 18 months straight and then quit completely. I much prefer the nylon when knowing I’ll be getting into big fish. As you know ester is my number one preference but I’m a firm believer an UL angler is in need of ester....PE......nylon and FC. I have a trout trip coming in a month out on the Little Red. I’ll have all lines with me except the FC. I’m fine catching the 12-14 inch fish but I’m sure my nephew will want to go try for some trophy areas and I’ll be forced to switch from the ester to the nylon. I’ve hooked into a few of those out there and ester is just not the line to get into those in the current.

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