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What line do you prefer when your spider rigging, braid, mono or something else and why? I have heard some run the braid then use a drop mono leader to the jig but I was planning on just going all the way with braid. I just went out and got some 15 lb. Suffix Braid, never used it before but planning on giving it a try.
If I was using 10-15lb test braid, I'd consider tying direct to the jig. But, as it is, I'm using 30lb test braid & tying a 12-18" mono leader of 6lb test to the duo lock clip on the end of the braid. The braid was already on the reels when I bought them, so I just left it there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonnie84
But, yeah ... I use 10/2 PowerPro hi-vis braid on one of my casting outfits and tie direct to the bait, and still catch fish with it, so I wouldn't be opposed to using it on my long rods.
... cp :kewl
I tried to use braid for spider rigging but had a LOT of trouble with it wrapping around the tips of my poles and ended up taking it off, just my :twocents
I had the same issue with it wrapping around the rod tips. Let a catfish wrap it around your other lines and you might as well get your knife out and cut them all.Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerA
I used braid for a long time and had issues with tip wrap. I now use a Stren fused line. It has same property's as braid but a little stiffer and eliminates tip wrap. I run a 12/4 line. I use 10 lb mono to tie all my rigs so I can break of when hung up. The main thing in using braid is set your drag real light or your going to break a rod at some point. You might be surprised how light you can set your drag and still lift a fish.
I tried braid a couple of different times. Just didn't like it. I put 10# mono on baitcasters and use a 4# leader attached to a barrel swivel. Rarely have to retie anything but the hook.
I use 15# hi vis mono main line with 6# clear mono leaders that just clip to a snap swivel at the end of my main line. My leaders are pre tied with jigs or hooks. The main line on my CnC trolling rigs is also 15# with snap swivels for attaching 6# leaders pre tied with hooks and jigs. When ever I hang up I only loose a hook or a jig if I have to break off that can be quickly replaced with a pre tie. I think in the stained water I fish you could catch fish with 50# nylon though. I had the same issue with braid tangling.
I use 12 lb. mono,main line with 8lb. minnow rigs .
I like 15lb Trilene Big Game solar with a 14lb Seagar floro leader ...
I ain't got time for re-rigging while watching 12 rods ...
Rip that "hangup" out of the brush - restraighten the hook = and get it back in the water ...
Every second retying or rerigging a break off is a second that bait is not in the water where the fish are ...
I highly doubt there is statistical evidence proving light poundage floro leader catches more fish than heavier poundage floro leader ...
Rickie
10 lb mono for me don't like braid only if I'm casting I use braid.
Hi.
6 pd Stren Gold set up in a drop shot or Kentucky rig. I want some give if I get a rod hung up and it's at its bent almost to its limit. Nine times out of ten it's the little weight at the bottom that I've tied loosely that is hung. Pull it loose with my hand and put a new one on. Takes about 25 secs.
Be safe all.
Old and set in my ways... Stren hivis gold, 10# , 1/0 gold eagle claw and a minnow. It's worked for a long time, no sense changing now.
10# hi vis vicious with 4# and 6# leaders
Hello : I always use a 30 lb. braid with a swivel and attach rigs to the swivel. In Iowa you can only use up to 3 rods per person. Easy to watch all three for snags and pull them out easily. Have a great season. O - R
6# Vicious Hi Vis mono for 3 years now, little memory and able to handle the stray cats
Tried braid many times, just can't get the hang of it. Mono for me.
8# mr. crappie hi vis. I only use braid on my jigging poles
I like this idea....how do you tie it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cincinnati
You can use drop shot weights ... Drop shot weights will pull off if hung (they're designed that way).Quote:
Originally Posted by fishervet
A single overhand knot (granny knot) will easily break on light mono (or pull loose), if the sinker gets hung. And you can use all forms of slip sinkers or pinch-on sinkers.
The rigs are simply one or two hook rigs with the weight at the end of the line (below the hooks).
... cp :kewl
again, a very informative answer which is greatly appreciated.....can't wait to go try this again....Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy