New to Crappie so I have a few questions. I think most people are probably using 4 # test but let me know if I’m wrong. Are most people using braid or monofilament? Also i usually Buy tackle in bulk so where’s the best place to purchase bulk line?
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New to Crappie so I have a few questions. I think most people are probably using 4 # test but let me know if I’m wrong. Are most people using braid or monofilament? Also i usually Buy tackle in bulk so where’s the best place to purchase bulk line?
I really think it depends on what type of fishing someone is doing as to what type of line they choose. I use braid when I am dock shooting. Other times I will use mono for different presentations
For me, braid (10lb ish, chartreuse if I can find it) and a 4-6 lb clear mono leader, 18-24", FG knot. I cast jigs for crappie about 95% of the time. Sensitivity of braid is the thing for me. Plus if you hook into something other than a crappie you have enough strength to get it pulled out of there.
As DSJ stated above depends on the situation. I prefer mono and have from 2-8 lb on my reels. I do have some braid but I'm not really that big a fan of it personally. Nothing beats a good ultra lite setup with light line for sporty challenge. But I'm not using that when I'm fishing brush....lol.
I will also add most of the rods I have braid on at light or med light action. On my ultralight stuff I usually use mono. Braid is extremely sensitive. It transmits the slightest thump into a jolt of the rod.
I’ve always used mono myself 4-6#. I’ve never ventured into trying braid sometimes I’ve wondered if I should. I think I just get to comfortable with what I’m used to, but the mono does work well.
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Only Mono or Yo-Zuri Hybrid for me.
I'm using both mono & braid, but as mentioned .... it's according to what technique & equipment are being utilized.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vagante
My casting outfits have 6# mono ... my Pushing outfits have 30# braid or 20# mono, both with 6# leaders.
When I started Crappie fishing, back in the 1950's, it was 8# mono & minnows. I eventually graduated to 4# mono & jigs, and am now mostly using 6# mono & jigs.
I would think bulk line purchases thru Amazon, or "on sale/reduced prices" sales on the brand's websites would be the way to go ... unless you have a BPS/Cabela's, Sportsmen's Whse, Academy Sports & Outdoors, or local sports outlet in your neighborhood that carries bulk spools. In either case, price shop online & compare total cost to see which option affords the best prices. :twocents
Mono is cheap enough unless your using a bunch of rods and reels to just put on new if it gets to unmanageable. Also Check out Blakemore Real Magic. TTI Blakemore is a site sponsor. Bass Pro link below. As Slab says “support those that support us.”
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Originally Posted by SuperDave336
I tried Real Magic - went back to KVD....sorry.
Depends on your fishing technique and your personal preference.
I use 2# mono for casting to finicky fish. It sinks slowly.
I use 6# mono for casting into trees.
6# or 8# Flourocarbon for jigging.
10# braid on my spider rig rods. I tie on a swivel quick connect clip and hook my mono double jig rigs to it. IF I get hung up, I lose the mono and can quickly attached another double jig rig.
I agree ^^ it depends on your fishing style.
I love big braid and a mono leader for long poles.
The small braid is a no go. Too many tangles and problems.
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Braid all the time no matter how I’m fishing. 20lb for dipping and 10lb for casting tied straight to the jig.
I do the same for salt water. What size braid?Quote:
Originally Posted by DrNip
I use both depending on how I'm chasing them at the moment. I will say that I didn't use braid for the longest time. But the more I use the lighter test, it's growing on me. So much so that I find myself slowly switching everything to it.
4-6lb mono, but most places I fish have gaint bass. I still haven't went to the dark side(braid)
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I have been trolling crank baits with cheep bass pro crappie max 4 #and 6# on ultra light tackle out of my kayak .i sometimes have a lure get the hooks tangled and line is done + i been hooking into something huge a few times with no chance of getting it in .would you guys say go to 10 lb braid ? What happens if i get the hooks tangled on lure is the braid toast like what happens to my mono? .braid is to much $$$ to change out every other trip . i should say i have a trolling motor and its hard to see sometimes when a lure gets fouled out of kayak so my mono gets trashed very quick .
I would go with 6# braid, it probably has the same strength of 12# mono. I had the same braid on my reels for years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ande
I like to keep things simple I use 6 lb. Vicious mono for everything except pulling cranks then I'm using 10 Vicious mono I have thought about braid for single poling but never switched.
I just got 4# vicious i may try 10 for trolling .the crappie max is definitely not the best imo that my be part of my prob
I would recommend that you avoid any bulk line purchases until you figure out what works for you. Then get the bulk size. Line will age on a spool, and depending on how it is stored, could be fast. That is why I like to order line from companies that move a lot of line. Anyways, no sense in having 15,000 yards of a line you can’t get along with.
The braid would certainly increase your chances of getting those bonus fish in. Braid can be hard to break at times even from a boat. I would want my drag set light enough on the reel that it would slip instead of causing me trouble with the kayak if I was to hook a stump or a log.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ande
An old bass fishing trick was to cut off the forward facing hooks on a crankbait to make it into a double hook. Without the hook in the front it became a lot more snag resistant
Im dragging small crank baits and i was slaying nice crappie and white perch but several times in the same place i have hooked a giant something and with multiple lines out it is out of control in the kayak lol . i hate losing fish but i really hate when the get my lure to .
It is surprising how big of a fish will grab a small bait. It is certainly a let down when you are several minutes into a good fight and the line goes slack. Some of those big cats will do it to ya in a heartbeat
I know there is some big stripers where im fishing also .im heading to bass pro this morning to stock up on line and crappie stuff .
Line choices are tricky , but as stated ,don’t get a bulk amount until you find what you like .
4 lb mono is a bit light in lots of places and it will make you sad when a really big crappie breaks it off .
I use mostly 6 lb mono , but I love the set the hook like a bass fisher person ....:Rofl
I will use 4# line if I'm in open water and casting otherwise I use 6 or 8# line most of the time. Prefer mono over braid.