BIG fan of braid+flouro or just flouro for bass fishing. I have absolutely been slaying me some bass (just an expression - I C&R) starting last July when 3 things happened: I got my first sonar, a kayak, and I started finesse fishing. I got good at the drop shot from the stealthy kayak. In the beginning, I just emailed a couple of the resident guides on my home lake (Lake Lanier, GA) and asked what they used, and I ran with that. No reinventing the wheel, and those guys get impressive results. I used what they ALL used: FC sniper flouro in 7 or 8 lb test, either full spool, or just a few feet as a leader to 40 lb braid. It works for me and is a confidence thing now, a part of my routine. I just use a leader to braid w/FG knot.
Now I'm crappie fishing and all bets are off. It ain't the same, no. So far, I'm sticking with 4 lb test hi-vis Mr Crappie, inexpensive, available everywhere. Richard (Gene) Helms' videos have been a big influence on me, and he says crappie are not line sensitive. Until I find out (first-hand) otherwise, I believe him. I also re-spool at the drop of a hat - I love the way new line casts - so I use cheap mono and change it frequently. No way I am doing that with $30+/spool flouro. Flouro is not just marketing, no. It definitely gives advantages in certain applications. JMHO, here's $0.02. 
Last edited by jawjatek; 02-02-2019 at 05:22 PM.
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