JigNpig : Fishing Forum Posts

Hi guys,

I am tying to decide on a line type for an all around jig rod. I am torn between the advantages of braid and fluoro. I am weary in the slackline bite detection of braid, but the cost of re-spooling fluoro is so high. I have used both for several seasons, and lean towards fluoro as the overall better performer. This season, in hopes of saving some cash, I have order Yo zuri hybrid 12 and 15 lbs for my jig setup, instead of fluorocarbon.

Is it more advantageous sticking to braid/leader, even with the decrease in slack line sensitivity, or will the YZ hybrid work just as well ? I'm usually throwing 1/2 ounce jigs, mix of rock, wood, grass pretty evenly.

thank you

Thanks for the reply ! I have been eye-ing the spinderwire sinking braid for a little while now. I switched from PP to their 8 carrier, and am now using 832. I'll give the sinking braid a shot and see how it does. Thanks again

I know this is an older post, but i just saw a great video on this. The video argues that with braid (no leader) the bass see the line and lure essentially as one object. On the flip side, using a leader gives some separation between the bait and braid. Link below, cool series on line choices.
I live in Canada and have wicked bad bass withdrawls. I have been debating line choice for next season since hardwater season started...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGuD_7knC1w > Start around 13 minutes for the bass seeing braid with the lure section.