Braid or Mono for Bluegill fishing? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T02:17:56Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/braid-or-mono-for-bluegill-fishing?feed=yes&xn_auth=no20 lbs braid, is that like 6…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-05-24:2036984:Comment:6758882016-05-24T11:49:13.677ZDamon Toneyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DamonToney
<p>20 lbs braid, is that like 6 lbs mono in diameter?</p>
<p>20 lbs braid, is that like 6 lbs mono in diameter?</p> I use the Berkley Nanofil Kno…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-05-23:2036984:Comment:6756462016-05-23T11:36:41.603ZCraig Thoresonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/CraigThoreson
I use the Berkley Nanofil Knot I want to say it is a double Palomar too early for my brain to be thinking.
I use the Berkley Nanofil Knot I want to say it is a double Palomar too early for my brain to be thinking. …what knot do you use for tyi…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-05-22:2036984:Comment:6752632016-05-22T15:12:06.305ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">…what knot do you use for tying to snap or hook with Nano?</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">…what knot do you use for tying to snap or hook with Nano?</span></i></b></p> I have the Fenwick Elitetech…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-05-22:2036984:Comment:6751662016-05-22T11:59:10.025ZCraig Thoresonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/CraigThoreson
I have the Fenwick Elitetech River Runner which is the equal to this rod. I really love the Suffix Nano Braid in 6# test on my setup. I also tried Berkley Nanofil (casts great breaks easily in the lighter tests), Fireline 4# (too waxy feeling), haven't put any Flouro on it yet not sure if I will this Suffix is super nice.
I have the Fenwick Elitetech River Runner which is the equal to this rod. I really love the Suffix Nano Braid in 6# test on my setup. I also tried Berkley Nanofil (casts great breaks easily in the lighter tests), Fireline 4# (too waxy feeling), haven't put any Flouro on it yet not sure if I will this Suffix is super nice. Used mono for decades, was aw…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-05-21:2036984:Comment:6754072016-05-21T16:56:50.779ZKelly Petersonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KellyPeterson
<p>Used mono for decades, was away from fishing for about 12 years, then came back about 6 years ago. Had so many problems over all the years with rats nest from the mono line so tried Power Pro braid a couple years ago. Won't use any mono anymore. The braid is so great, no more rats nests, no more sinking line and the new sensitivity/feel from braid is awesome. Been using fluorocarbon leaders and 8# braid on my walleye rods, 5# braid and flor leaders on my panfish setup but will be trying…</p>
<p>Used mono for decades, was away from fishing for about 12 years, then came back about 6 years ago. Had so many problems over all the years with rats nest from the mono line so tried Power Pro braid a couple years ago. Won't use any mono anymore. The braid is so great, no more rats nests, no more sinking line and the new sensitivity/feel from braid is awesome. Been using fluorocarbon leaders and 8# braid on my walleye rods, 5# braid and flor leaders on my panfish setup but will be trying tieing direct with braid this year when I fish the slop like Slip Sinker likes to do. :)</p>
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<p>One thing I did find out tho was the older reels don't like braid. My old Mitchell 308's developed problems when trying to break off snags. One has to grab the line to pull/break off snag. Don't use the reel/rod because with the no stretch you will break teeth from the gears. Have stopped using all my Mitchell, now use new Pflueger's and no problems since. It is hard to tell oneself to hand close the bail instead of reeling but slowly I'm getting there.</p> If you go with superline, try…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-05-04:2036984:Comment:6057102015-05-04T11:56:56.217ZTroy Sealhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TroySeal190
If you go with superline, try nanofil. Its smoother than fireline and has better manners than braid. I use for a couple of things but I still use mono most of the time. Nanofil handles great on spinning tackle.
If you go with superline, try nanofil. Its smoother than fireline and has better manners than braid. I use for a couple of things but I still use mono most of the time. Nanofil handles great on spinning tackle. Old School Rules.
I'm with…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-04-06:2036984:Comment:5988782015-04-06T18:22:46.691ZEstol riddlehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Estolriddle
<p> Old School Rules. </p>
<p>I'm with you, Kieth. Tried some of the new fangled line for a while and went back to what I had used all my life.</p>
<p> Old School Rules. </p>
<p>I'm with you, Kieth. Tried some of the new fangled line for a while and went back to what I had used all my life.</p> I know you are kidding, but m…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-26:2036984:Comment:5961422015-03-26T10:50:53.244ZAndy is OptiMystichttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/OptiMystic
<p>I know you are kidding, but my point was that on my true UL reel, I think I would have to use pliers to tighten the drag enough to pop 8# line.</p>
<p>I know you are kidding, but my point was that on my true UL reel, I think I would have to use pliers to tighten the drag enough to pop 8# line.</p> Andy... point the rod at the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-26:2036984:Comment:5962382015-03-26T02:02:49.666ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>Andy... point the rod at the fish tighten the drag and speed reel...lol</p>
<p>Andy... point the rod at the fish tighten the drag and speed reel...lol</p> When I switched, it wasn't to…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-25:2036984:Comment:5963092015-03-25T23:23:46.198ZAndy is OptiMystichttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/OptiMystic
<p>When I switched, it wasn't too hard to remember that; still have a whippy rod and a drag that really doesn't want to be set tight enough.</p>
<p>When I switched, it wasn't too hard to remember that; still have a whippy rod and a drag that really doesn't want to be set tight enough.</p>