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I always keep that finger touching the line when I'm working a jig or bait back in. I can feel that tiny take of the fish quicker than through the rod's handle. By the way , I'm really starting to like this Hi-Vis line. I caught almost all my fish today using it! Didn't scare any of them away.

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Comment by Tony Livingston on September 15, 2013 at 5:59am

I've never used a leader....ever!

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 14, 2013 at 9:02pm

Ive used it with and without leader. I dont notice much difference.

It hardly seems worth the bother to tie in a leader.

Comment by Leo Nguyen on September 14, 2013 at 8:38pm

No leader? Got to try that. Have tried in the past with little success. Leaders allowed me to get hammered faster. Luck of the line?

Comment by Jeff Soto on September 14, 2013 at 8:36pm

I just tied directly,.. no leader!

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 14, 2013 at 8:15pm
I use the hi viz mono alot. Never tried the braid.
Comment by Leo Nguyen on September 14, 2013 at 7:51pm
Use hi vis braid for quite a while now. Catch pretty much everything. It's all about the bait/lure and presentation on a subtle leader.
Comment by Slip Sinker on September 14, 2013 at 6:06pm
I like the high vis yellow 6lb spider wire braid. I dont notice any difference in hits from the braid or the clear mono setup. ive even used this as a leader for my 3wt flyrod and caught my two largest gills.
Comment by Joe Angelucci on September 14, 2013 at 3:20pm

Hi Vis is great when fishing fixed line since it's very easy to see the takes.My experience is that Bluegill do not appear to be Hi Viz line shy when using 4lb test or less. I use it when dapping dry flies at about 10 -12 feet. Asso makes a very nice white / blue Fluorolight line. The line is perfect for low light applications.

Comment by Jeff Soto on September 14, 2013 at 2:45pm

Anyone else use a Hi Vis line?  I'm curious as to what you think..

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