Local bass guys or the online/tv tournament guys?Yeah, Like I said, I'm graduating from primarily live worms and a hook to chasing the bigger fish like largemouth that largely ignore a static worm sitting on a hook. And multiple bass anglers were either runnning 15-20 FC or 20 braid with a leader tied on. FC over mono because mono has a LOT of stretch and you're less likely to set a hook due to the stretch of mono. (and if you are rigged weedless its gotta also punch through the lure too)
So Ive backed down to 10 FC and we'll see. I may lose more lures, but I'm sure I'll have more fun doing that than I was fighting the 20.
So now my travel pack is just a little bigger. with one of these as well.
I do this frequently with mono as well. Any felt nicks and the line gets cut back to where I don't feel them and the lure retied.Fluorocarbon is great line but it is very susceptible to abrasion damage. If your fishing around rocks or trees, feel the first couple of feet of your line frequently, and retie when you get the first nick in the line.
I could see far more reasons to use 20 lb Fluoro locally than to ever go that light in saltwater.What are you fishing for that you need 20lb fluorocarbon?
I don't even use that in the Gulf!
Yep. Dad always used to say that most fishing lures were designed to catch fishermen.Fish haven't evolved much in the last few thousand years but Tackle companies are still getting rich.
I’ve looked at some of these baits and have not seen them in their natural habitat other than the fishing aisles in stores! +1. I hung out a marina at dale hollow one day while our house boat was being repaired.. all the guys coming in asking what the fish were biting and the guy at the counter would change the “hot” bait every little bit... just found it funny. Just go have fun!Yep. Dad always used to say that most fishing lures were designed to catch fishermen.
I have a light 9' surfcasting rod paired with 4000 Daiwa BG that is my go to combo for lures in saltwater. It is a joy to cast and when spooled with 30 # braid and appropriate flouro leader will handle anything of reasonable size.I’ve looked at some of these baits and have not seen them in their natural habitat other than the fishing aisles in stores! +1. I hung out a marina at dale hollow one day while our house boat was being repaired.. all the guys coming in asking what the fish were biting and the guy at the counter would change the “hot” bait every little bit... just found it funny. Just go have fun!
On another note I just order a Penn slammer 2 in 5000 size for my fishing trip next year to the gulf. I have one that size I bought and with a 9’ Rod I can cast a long ways with most artificial baits. 15# braid with a flouro carbon leader ( only because it’s the only line I have to make leaders from so why knot?). Wicked set up for coverage of an area. Hope to head out and fish this fall.!