Don't Make These Fishing Line Mistakes! ( How To Avoid Them )

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6 ай бұрын

Who makes the best fishing line? Let's find out! Which one should you use? Does it matter for different techniques? Let's start simple for beginner anglers then dive in deep for advanced anglers! From Monofilmanet to Copolymer, Fluorocarbon to Braid, we're covering all the different lines and explaining the advantages of each!
Each style of line has benefits. Monofilament is inexpensive, strong, and easy to use. Fluorocarbon has incredible abrasion resistance and is incredibly clear. Braided line provides power in an incredibly thin package. While all of these lines have amazing benefits, they also provide challenges that need to be overcome. Understanding which line to throw for different techniques will improve your overall fishing experience. The majority of break offs, foul ups, and backlashes are a direct result of mistakes in line selection.
Below you'll find links to the exact line Tim discussed in the video. We've separated them into different categories, based on price. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.
MONOFILAMENT...
Basic- Trilene Big Game: bit.ly/3361fGi
Quality- Sufix Advance: bit.ly/3GJEUix
Best- Maxima Ultra Green: bit.ly/2ae97J9
FLUOROCARBON...
Basic- Seaguar Basix: bit.ly/38c1HHr
Quality- Sunline Super FC: bit.ly/2p7fxju
Best- Sunline ShooterFC: bit.ly/306CJ5Q
BRAIDED LINE...
Basic- Power Pro: bit.ly/2aFg46b
Quality- Power Pro Maxcuatro: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Best- Sufix 131: bit.ly/314VoyF
SPECIALTY LINES...
•Colored Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/3ILKXH0
•High Visibility Braid (Pink): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
•Fluorocarbon Shock Leader: bit.ly/2O4UElB
•Monofilament Shock Leader: bit.ly/3WqDIJp
•Fluorocarbon For Crankbaits: bit.ly/3fohguC
•Fluorocarbon For Flipping: bit.ly/3clXxt2
ACCESSORIES...
Plano Spool Box: bit.ly/30VngVs
Sunline Line Bag: bit.ly/47aRGnu
Maxima Spool Band (With Cutter): bit.ly/3ltXzDD
HOW WE TIE OUR KNOTS...
Knot Video: • 5 Knots You Need To Kn...
LINE SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS BY TECHNIQUE...
Dropshot- 10 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon
Crankbait- 12-17 lb Fluorocarbon or 20-30 lb Braid
Topwater- 40 lb Braid or 15 lb Mono
Frog- 50-65 lb Braid
Jig- 50 lb Braid, 15-20 lb Fluorocarbon, 15-20 lb Mono Leader
Ned Rig- 8 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon
Senko- 30 lb Braid, 10-15 lb Mono leader, 12 lb fluorocarbon
Shakey Head- 20 lb Braid, 10-12 lb fluorocarbon, 10 lb mono leader
Spnnerbait/Chatterbait- 15-20 lb fluorocarbon, 40-50 lb Braid
Big Swimbait- 80 lb braid, 25-35 lb mono or fluorocarbon leader
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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@justyngilliam4051 6 ай бұрын

Biggest thing i learned about fishing line is that spiderwire is absolute trash

@deebz22 6 ай бұрын

When spider wire came out it changed the game. It was strong and affordable. . They just stopped caring in the product amd put out plastic like trash in fancy boxes

@ratbird3290 6 ай бұрын

spiderline in 96 was the best along with berkley fireline

@kyleanderson8670 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I bought spider wire twice, once it was fine, but one time I bought a 50 pound line and tested how strong it was. It broke around 20lbs, when most line tests a few pounds above what it is rated for

@vansaukam799 6 ай бұрын

Lol...yeppers, a worse performing version of the OG Fireline.

@seanm3590 6 ай бұрын

Man I just learned that lesson this past weekend. The worst I've ever used.

@guyb5333 6 ай бұрын

Tim, Great refresher on lines. TB Has earned my respect and trust over the last 8 years. ¿¿¿Will you please give us a video on how you ty the knots you use for the different lines with terminal tackle and braid the leader??? Also, would you give us Your favorite leader lengths different applications. Thanks, guy

@brandonstewart8526 6 ай бұрын

Tim & Matt, I just recently got back into bass fishing after a 20 year hiatus. I've learned so much from your videos in the last couple months, I actually can approach a lake or pond with confidence that I can catch fish. Keep up the great content, I appreciate y'all sharing the knowledge.

@colingrieco6879 6 ай бұрын

I love when you guys bring up solid information for all levels of anglers. I’m always sharing your channel with new anglers and this type of stuff takes time to learn and summing up saves time. Knowledge is power!

@hunterbohman7555 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your wisdom and knowledge from your lifetime experience! You and Matt have taught me so much and I've landed so many fish using your tips and tricks. Thank you!

@DividedWeAllFall 6 ай бұрын

I can't get enough of yall's videos. They are a breath of fresh air in this crazy world. Thank you for the time and effort you both put into them. God bless.

@IAmTheOriginalDan 6 ай бұрын

Love this !perfect timing I am going to get line in the morning! Broke off 30lspiderwire punching yesterday!

@michaelmoore2498 6 ай бұрын

Great video as always! How about telling/showing which knots you use on your different applications. And Braid to Leaders. Thanks!

@ShaneJMcNair 6 ай бұрын

These are great. I especially love the line ones. My hookup to land ratio has improved watching you guys, due to line only no other equipment changes. The one line you mentioned I have had a bad experience with is Maxcuratro. It would break considerably more than regular PowerPro or KastPro. Maxcuratro reminded me of Spider Wire with breakage issues. BTW, SpiderWire was the first braid I tried, and last time for Spider Wire. I'm not sure why, but I don't have that problem with regular PowerPro, KastPro, or Seagar Smack Down braided lines. I re-tie religiously, too. I use the Palomar or San Diego Jam knot depending on Lure. I'm currently using Seagar Smack Down Hi-Vis Braid, KastKing Kastpro braid, Seagar Inviz-X FC, Daiwa Samaria FC, and Berkley Big Game Mono. I try to support my local tackle shop that does reel service & repair. He keeps the bulk spools. Thanks again for these tips 🍺🎣

@michael_mc_gowan 6 ай бұрын

Thank you guys, taught me a few more things and reminded me of a few I forgot.

@560Roadster 12 күн бұрын

Fun geeking out with Tim. I learn a lot.

@jayvang33 6 ай бұрын

P-Line Floroclear is a solid budget friendly line. I’ve used it for years and I have a lot of confidence in it. I’ve also learned that it is equally important to tie good knots and retie your lures every so often because of abrasion. Tight lines y’all!!!

@vansaukam799 6 ай бұрын

Also, try Izorline XXX and Gamma Polyflex in like diameters, same as Sufix Elite. These lines will compare well with Floroclear price and performance wise, and offer some other advantages.

@tagg946 6 ай бұрын

I use it for heavier line, like 17-20lb+, but it’s abrasion resistance is terrible with lighter line sizes compared to other brands like sunline and seagar. I would strongly suggest not using any light line that they make. It will shred on wood and your connection knots will fail quicker. Seagar and sunline can fish through wood all day without a scratch, but I’ve frayed p-line just sinching a uni knot down….

@vansaukam799 6 ай бұрын

@@tagg946 - yep, for me Floroclear is for trout and panfish in open water areas. PLine CXX while not a fluoro, is as tough and strong as any line out there, aside some fluoro having a tougher/harder outer shell and resisting abrasion better.

@Milehighsnake98 6 ай бұрын

Never had anything but problems with that. But everybody is different.

@user-yr1pl1vz1t 6 ай бұрын

I've been using 15# Power Pro yellow to 10# Trilene XL. Great setup for river Smallmouth. Best part, is the knots really hold with this combo. Mono leader helps me, more forgiving, especially when not very clear.

@joshenderle7676 6 ай бұрын

Great video as always, Tim. Forgive me if I missed it in the video but any suggestions for line when the temps are below freezing? Do you use a specific type of line?

@Triple87 6 ай бұрын

Berkley fluoroshield is a great co polymer. At the beginning of the year I caught a 16lbs Buffalo on 12lbs line. When I got it in I checked the line and it was nicked so bad. It was nicked in 7 different places, and It still held up to a big heavy powerful fish like a Buffalo.

@jimmypage279 6 ай бұрын

One of the most underrated braided lines is P-Line TCB braid. It has a teflon coating for additional abrasion resistance, it barely loses any color, and it is hydrophobic, meaning it does not absorb water making it great for ice fishing too. I used it almost exclusively last season and had 0 breaks.

@scotth9909 2 күн бұрын

Awesome video thank you

@beardandflowfishingshow 6 ай бұрын

Great content! Would love to see how you guys connect your braid to reel spool, whether that is backing or tape.

@hunterbohman7555 6 ай бұрын

They have a couple videos of this from way back in their content if you scroll way way down their videos!

@teamflanneloutdoors5631 5 ай бұрын

Great topic. Fish rivers for Smallmouth, rocks and wood present challenges. Line selection is key.

@andybales7318 6 ай бұрын

I've been liking the XPS Bass Pro Shops performance braid..really liking the black color..held up very well & plenty strong..affordable as well

@robm9181 6 ай бұрын

Definitely not a trash topic. Thank you for this, perfect timing for me as it is time to replace my stock of leaders.

@GuitarTubeAmpRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch I learned a lot! -Steve Day, Rossville GA

@lpbass8369 6 ай бұрын

Great vid Tim.I didn"t now about 131 think i will lool inti it.Gamma has been my braid for 10 years now.Its crazy how terible braid was 25 years ago,flat with frays.Its off topic but line watching those coils when deadsticking a worm was huge this year.ran into a lot of shallow fish and if you didnt drop your rod tip and watch you missed out.

@farrzmd3038 6 ай бұрын

As a bank angler, I’ll spend the money on lines I’m using for pitching or short casts. I use a backing and then will put on the premium line because even if I snag, break off I barley have any line out so the premium line will last longer. Now when it comes to long casts or treble baits I’ll go to a budget line because snags from the bank are tougher to get back. So I’ll go through line quicker and will be changing lines up a lot sooner than my pitching rod.

@6mmFilms 6 ай бұрын

Quality content!!!

@efrainsandoval6480 6 ай бұрын

I love spiderwire durabraid. Caught so many calico bass on it with no issue. Going on a year spooled and holds up and cast well

@af4od02 6 ай бұрын

Tim, thanks for the video. Do you think braided line, with its extreme strength and no stretch specifications will contribute to future shoulder injuries in anglers?

@rhodesianhunter9360 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been using the Daiwa J braid for years and love it. I switched to their samurai fluorocarbon last year and have really like it too. It seems to have better abrasion resistance.

@brianallen1205 5 ай бұрын

I loved the j-braid for a long time but the suffix 131 is rounder and slicker so it doesn't screech as loud when pulled over weeds and pulled hard through open water.

@MichaelRomero 6 ай бұрын

A cool video touched all the basics. I wish you guys would have talked about line conditioner if you use it? Which ones you recommend if you do.But good video overall 👍🏼

@paulforeman258 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the line information. How long of a leader are you using when going braid to fluoro on a big swimbait? Are you sending the double blood knot through the eyes?

@kolincogburn 6 ай бұрын

Hey Tim and Matt. I have been wondering. How many double digit fish have each of you guys caught? or do yall even keep up with it. Love the content you guys are the best. Cant wait for the Buyers guides! Good Luck on the water and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

@Fjb.trumpwon 6 ай бұрын

I use the fg knot . The line has snapped before the knot gave out . Ty Tim for the video

@jeswright35 10 күн бұрын

Thanks Timi! Really appreciate this run through. I'm very surprised i don't see a Texas Rig Specialty here. Just to take a little more note on it.

@Internutt2023 6 ай бұрын

This year, I purchased a Kastking Zephyr BFS baitcaster to throw some smaller lures ( small bass in Northern Illinois, so, small lures) and I paired it with a co-polymer 6 lb test line. Now, I cant totally blame the line, but, the reel was letting any loops on the spool get between the spool and inner side plate, and damaging it to the point where it broke a few times ( I returned the reel) but, the line seemed to have less stretch than the same weight mono and held a knot well, so I can't criticize it too much. I went back to throwing the same lures on a 1000 series spinning reel with 8 to 10 lb braid ( I use a few different brands) but I wish the BFS reel was designed better. I do use a lot of braid to fluoro for bottom baits, and I appreciate the lack of stretch in both of them.

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

That reel has since been discontinued (presumably for that reason). Sorry you had to deal with that issue!

@katiedolfman6496 6 ай бұрын

How long do you make your leader? So if you're deep cranking, how long of a leader do you use? Vs. Ned rig in 10-15' water?

@joshmichael7889 6 ай бұрын

Hey Tim what knot are you using for your braid to leader?

@Triumphant-7 6 ай бұрын

Do you have a video on the connection knot that you use to connect your leader to the braid?

@zacherychristensen8031 2 ай бұрын

Great video, is it ever ok to throw straight braid? I’m mostly on lake mead which often has 30-40 ft clear visibility. Is there ever a time or technique I can just throw straight braid and not worry about the leader?

@shermanthefisherman5535 6 ай бұрын

I have been using Beyond braid for over a year and have had 0 issues. I use 40lb for chatterbait in the CA Delta. and 60lb for punching. Never had it break yet through toolies logs ect.

@jasoneric5969 6 ай бұрын

Love the content

@douglaswheeler3720 6 ай бұрын

Do you also use the blood knot, with lighter braid to leader, on your spinning combos, or some other knot?

@Sageofthe16 6 ай бұрын

how long do you run floro leader on braid? ive been doing this for about 15 years, after learning about putting a "topshot" on a spool of braid for ocean fishing. i try to start with about two rod lengths of floro then straight to braid with a J knot. 4 and 6lb leader for ultra clear water(and 50+ feet deep!) in diamond vally lake in southern California

@efrainsandoval6480 6 ай бұрын

I throw the drt tk and 9 and the wcz citizen and battleshad 6/7 on durabraid and daiwa samurai floro combo for saltwater bass no issue. Try braid to leader for your big baits

@billstopinski2568 6 ай бұрын

tim i noticed you pulled out a spool of the flipping fc. i have been using it for about five years, really like being able to see my line but it does retain a lot of memory

@boomin_beats4109 5 ай бұрын

Tim or Matt, would it be okay for me to use copolymer for swimbaits also?

@roycaldwelljr3851 2 ай бұрын

when your thowing braid and you have the drag locked down, you catch a fish and you have cut through on the spool when the outer layer digs into the the under layer and birds nest? was it not spooled on correctly or was it the wrong type of braid?

@user-ey2te5vs3z 4 ай бұрын

Agree. Sniper is the best flouro for casting cranks

@richardbossman9875 6 ай бұрын

I have questions regarding line, specifically light fluorocarbon ( 6 lb test and lighter), what knot are you using for connecting to the lure? Also I tend to have trouble getting good braid to leader knots with these lighter sizes, is the 9 turn blood knot still what you use for these sizes?

@Sageofthe16 6 ай бұрын

j knot, and berkley knot or polamar, check both to see what is stronger

@bigfah2506 6 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on the P5 Mark 56?

@tjdavis56 6 ай бұрын

5:05 that's such a "Dad's a super hero" kinda moment lol

@BC-gn7kr 6 ай бұрын

Hey guys, great video! Wanted to ask a question, what is the best braid for casting long distance top water that does not absorb a lot of water for bass fishing in Florida?

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

Sufix 131 is the best we've found.

@BC-gn7kr 6 ай бұрын

Thank you guys, as you are always so nice to respond and actually give answers. I truly appreciate you!!!!@@tacticalbassin

@pezdavis4632 6 ай бұрын

Hey does anyone know if TW is doing their Black Friday sale as normal? Hoping to see the rod and reel combo guide start soon🤞🏽!!

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

It's not "as normal", it's a totally different schedule this year. But Buyer's Guides start TOMORROW and we've restructured the order to match the sales as they come 👍🏼

@hammer9856 6 ай бұрын

Where can you get that large Plano line storage box? I would love to get those to organize all my lines spools at home, but can't find anything like it on the Plano site. Can you tell me where to get one?

@AlOdd123 6 ай бұрын

Menards has them. It’s a midwest equivalent to Home Depot or Lowe’s. Not sure if there’s online sales?

@BobbyCordova-hl5bp 4 ай бұрын

Do people still back mono with braid on bait caster reels ?

@efrainsandoval6480 6 ай бұрын

How do you tell when to change braid?

@antpart7998 6 ай бұрын

Is there a way of marking your braid without damaging it?

@jimkingsland1645 6 ай бұрын

Sincere thanks to you commenters that use straight braid. I would like to hear more about this! With all the controversy about lines and leaders, I am seriously considering trying straight braid instead of braid to fluoro leaders like I use now-but I still have some concerns about it. If any of you would care to elaborate on your setups, applications, and experiences using straight braid for other than top waters, it would be most appreciated!!!’

@guyb5333 6 ай бұрын

When I was leaving the comment yesterday the display showed there was a server error. It happens?

@anupaptonusin9 6 ай бұрын

What is the different between fluorocarbon line and fluorocarbon shock leader? For the price point, I’ve seen that fluorocarbon line is much cheaper than the fluorocarbon shock leader. Thanks

@handyandqu 6 ай бұрын

The amount of stretch in shock leader and ability to resist becoming brittle over repeat stretches. Comes from the salt water world.

@Vancisla10mm 6 ай бұрын

Probably a stupid question, but if I am running braid and have a heavy/extra fast rod and use mono as a leader,-would that in essence slow it down closer to a fast action since mono stretches?

@ryanmichael8870 6 ай бұрын

No. There’s literally micro amounts of stretch in such a short line.

@devdewboy 6 ай бұрын

Fluorocarbon is so expensive these days. Would you recommend spooling 8-10lb mono for backing and then to Fluoro?

@devdewboy 6 ай бұрын

I scrolled down through the comments. And it got answered to the affirmative. Thanks.

@vansaukam799 6 ай бұрын

Good base class...while I know it's not really possible to list all of the available brands/models within their lineup - you are missing mono/copolymer lines from major players like PLine,Yozuri, Sunline, Gamma... Braid whether fused, extruded, multi-strand, is endless. Specialty lines from YGK and Daiwa Samurai are missing from your list. Lesser known lines like Tuf-line, Phenix Rods, PLine, Spro, are also very good lines. Fluoro is the same, there is Daiwa's new fluoro, Yozuri's T7, Gamma, Tatsu, PLine, Trilene... In the end, can't cover it all, but it would be good to see more than just PP, Sunline, Sufix, Maxima on the list. BTW... thanks for "flashing" da Daiwa Steez CT. ;-) Excellent base class on lines, thanks Tim!

@treehunter1 6 ай бұрын

What braid strength should I use for a large swimbait and umbrella rig setup using a 400 sized reel

@andybales7318 6 ай бұрын

Hope the swimbait isn't very expensive! 😂 I lost a Megabass glide using braid & never will use braid again on any big baits

@AlOdd123 6 ай бұрын

20-25 floro

@dabblingangler6854 6 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on using backing? In an attempt to save a little money, using a cheap mono to take up space on the spool so you’re not using so much braid or fluorocarbon. Do you use it? How much backing would you put on?

@lpbass8369 6 ай бұрын

The only time i dont use backing is bfs,or my aldebarans because they are small spools.

@dabblingangler6854 6 ай бұрын

@@lpbass8369 thanks. How much do you typically use?

@Michdave700 6 ай бұрын

It’s so variable by reel. I use a line counter on the main line to home in on how much backing will give me the main line length to fill the spool to the level I want while also providing the casting distance plus a margin. Start with a lot of backing, tie on the main line, load the spool to the level you want and check the yardage of main line you just put on, without cutting the new main line. If you didn’t add the yardage you want, wind the main line back onto its spool by whatever method you have, and remove more backing. It’s a PIA, but once you’re set up on that reel you can really economize on how many loads you get out of each spool. But I’d love to know a better way to dial it in, especially with loading braid over mono backing!

@IAmTheOriginalDan 6 ай бұрын

What line for deep diving cranks ? !!

@jimmcculloch5825 6 ай бұрын

Do you ever use a line conditioner?

@bassinbilliards6279 6 ай бұрын

Seagaur is my favorite. Still the only company (as far as I know) that makes thier own resins for their floro. Everything is in house.

@kesterharding1819 6 ай бұрын

Hey guys, I'm planning on buying the legend extreme 7" spinning. Should I pair it it a stella or exsence?

@kayakfishingforpredators9107 6 ай бұрын

Stella is heavier than the exsense. Stella has a Much better gearing 😊😊

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

Both are awesome reels, they're also very different. If you need a direct answer now we'll be happy to talk through all the details, just let us know. But spoiler alert... buyer's guides start tomorrow and Wednesday's video will really help you make that decision. So if you want to wait you can do that too.

@kesterharding1819 6 ай бұрын

@@tacticalbassin I'm leaning towards the exsense all I'll start doing some saltwater. But I'll wait on the guides.

@ZachBarnes-fu4zg 6 ай бұрын

Hey guys this video really has gotten me thinking. I switched to Fluor super sniper this year 12lb and 16lb as leader to braid for tubes and jigs. I kept snapping baits off at the knot with hook sets though. I switched back to maxima green mono and no issues with hook sets. But now I’m getting break offs due to abrasion from logs and dock posts. Should I go heavier mono or try fluro again with a different knot. I use a Palomar and lubricate it when tightening. Once again thanks and been a fan for years first time to ever comment.

@weilfast 6 ай бұрын

Alot of the guys fishing the great barrier reef won't use floro, mono works better for shock leader. If your breaking knots with either on bass, you should loosen up a little, or change style of knot. I personally use a fg for leader to braid and won't use anything else, (especially a double uni). I caught alot of fish this year with life threatening damage to their face. No need to be doing this where I live.

@user-ey2te5vs3z 4 ай бұрын

Could be the knot you are tying. Flouro has a terrible knot strength compared to mono

@user-ey2te5vs3z 4 ай бұрын

Don’t use a Palomar knot with Flouro. Will break at the knot every time.

@SubZero-pi4jr Ай бұрын

Improved clinch knot with Seaguar Invisx hasn’t let me down in 20 years.

@touieoutdoor 6 ай бұрын

Just bought a rod that say tactical bass rod ex-h 7’4 moderate. Good looking rod for guide bait.

@TheRealMrSix 6 ай бұрын

Lol wtf

@toddhaire2057 6 ай бұрын

Tim great vid and great info I wish it would have came out a couple days ago. Just yesterday I had a freaking hawg break me off yesterday. I made the perfect skip to a lay down tree and he hit it and when I set the hook I couldn't move him .now I'm not gonna say it was a wall mounted but it definitely was a PB I could tell that by its weight

@vincentgelles3805 6 ай бұрын

Are you guys changing the buyer’s guide videos because TW changed the Black Friday sale? I’m not sure I’m a fan of the new sale because if you miss a week you can’t get those items on sale anymore. I’d rather they have the 20 percent off around Thanksgiving and then do the 12 days of Christmas sale. I feel like I was able to get more stuff on sale the old way. With this new sale if I have a lot of bills to pay a certain week, I just miss the sale for that week. I’ve already missed one and I might have to miss the fishing line sale this week too.

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

We've done some rearranging for sure to get key information when it is most helpful. The buyer's guides start tomorrow! 🙂 Sorry Bout the missed sale segments. We missed one as well but we're all learning and adapting as we go. All the big ones are still out in front so we'll see how it went once it's all over.

@jonahlawrence6204 6 ай бұрын

I agree 100percent

@jamesbarron1202 6 ай бұрын

You also miss out on free shipping with this new sale because you don’t need $50 worth of one item. I need new line but by the time I pay shipping, I might as well buy in a local shop.

@Crankinstien 3 ай бұрын

Trilene big game is awesome

@scottcameron3559 6 ай бұрын

Bought stock in sunline

@jameswork855 6 ай бұрын

How about recommending an all around line for us guys that go fishing with just one or two poles!! I don’t have 10 poles all set up for specific techniques.

@codyclark4837 6 ай бұрын

P line premium CX co polymer. 12#. Power pro 50# for frogs. Tie a good knot and go!!

@riverpirate1022 6 ай бұрын

Daiwa J-braid 8x 20-50lbs straight braid no leaders for baitcasters. Works fine for me in all environments from clear creeks/rivers/lakes to black water. With all braid you just have to put up with line twisting around the tip of your rod constantly, inline swivels help but I hate having to use extra gear. Lately I started using non swivel snap clips for faster lure changes without having to retie constantly, loving it so far! I only use 4 poles. One piece 6' Light Fish Hawk rod with ultra light Pflueger presidential reel (not a fan), 10lb 8x J-braid. Two piece 6.6' medium fast 2500 Daiwa LT reel/rod combo, 20lb 8x J-braid I use these 2 rods when wading in rivers and creeks, with the 2 piece strapped to my backpack most of the time. Bank fishing, or in my boat I mainly use these 2 rods, but bring all 4 in the boat. 7' medium heavy fast baitcaster abu garcia promax/vengeance rod combo, 20lb 8x J-braid 7 medium heavy bass proshops rod with Daiwa ct100, 30lb 8x J-Braid Next year I will be switching to all Daiwa reels and maybe rods to.

@Naggarguy Ай бұрын

powerpro superslick8 is my favorite.

@lightningmusky5286 6 ай бұрын

Mostly fish straight fluoro and second braid. Connection knots are just another place of potential failure. Can’t stand power pro , had 50 lb snap way too often. Lots of better braids out there

@robertdtimmerman 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been using a Flourocarbon coated copolymer line for years. It’s strong and is 1/3 less than straight Flourocarbon. I don’t find it has the mono stretch to it. It doesn’t seem as rough as straight Flourocarbon and it doesn’t backlash as easy as Flourocarbon. I was surprised you don’t like using it. Excellent information in this video. Looking forward to the buyers guides videos.

@jamesbarron1202 6 ай бұрын

Same here. I use it probably 90% of the time and don’t get break offs. I’ve caught multiple double digit bass and huge catfish on it. My hooks fail before my line.

@TWC6724 6 ай бұрын

What brands you guys using? Would like to check out some copoly lines.

@jamesbarron1202 6 ай бұрын

@@TWC6724 P-Line CXX or Gamma Polyflex. Gamma is smaller diameter in the same poundage and more expensive.

@d3adp94 6 ай бұрын

I was a copoly guy for a while. Switched to braid to leader. Fluro or co for leader depending on bait and situation. Loving it.

@codyclark4837 6 ай бұрын

Pline premium CX is my go to line. Incredible knot strength. CXX also has fantastic knot strength but is more wirey and bigger overall diameter. But that stuff is super super strong. When you get snagged it's very difficult to intentionally break off the bait even with 10# line!! CX premium is way more supple and casts amazing. I can't say enough good things about Pline co polymer.

@poepflater 5 ай бұрын

I want to pick up fishing again. I noticed a lot has changed since the 90 with lines.... I want to respool my old reels with new lines, but line specs are so different now.... let's take an example... reel speced for 0.3mm 180m 8lb to 0.4mm 100m 15lbs , but if I look at braided line 0.3mm, braided line is alike a 22kg line nowadays, and even a 0.14 line is still something like 6.8kg but I guess you would need like 300+ meters of the stuff to fill a spool.... I am so confused.

@bcm1892 6 ай бұрын

Man thought we got a bonus video yesterday 😂

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

Ha! That was a glitch... but the bonus videos start TOMORROW. Let the Buyer's Guides begin!!

@grahamehardy51 6 ай бұрын

Does 20lb braid bind into itself on a bait caster?

@Internutt2023 6 ай бұрын

I use 20 and 30LB braid, even 50 on one Shimano for my umbrella rig, on a few baitcasters, mostly for larger jigs, and I only have one reel with braid that seems to bind the line on a cast, so I will blame the reel more than the line. One good thing is, unlike mono, the braid usually doesn't snap when that happens.

@deebz22 6 ай бұрын

Am I the only person who saw this video yesterday .. Great video as always

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

No 🙂 You caught a glitch that was quickly remedied. But since you commented we'll give you another head start... Buyer's Guides start tomorrow! 🎣

@deebz22 6 ай бұрын

@tacticalbassin no complaints here. Thanks.. question when u do the next swimbait video can u cover snaps and swivels. And if and when u should use them

@lstaples007 6 ай бұрын

Spro is extremely underrated floro

@user-ey2te5vs3z 4 ай бұрын

Jbraid Grand is stand out braid. Better knot strength than Max Quattro. Regular Power Pro green is still great in heavy milfoil.

@christianhurtado6095 6 ай бұрын

Tip: if line twisted let out behind boat and drag it across the water it will straighten out!

@michaelflowers6048 6 ай бұрын

Fluorocarbon and Monofilament actually have almost the same amount stretch according to test done

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

That would depend entirely on the specific lines in question. They can be formulated many different ways. For example, we use stretchy fluorocarbon as leader material but would not use it as a mainline, except for select crankbait applications.

@riverpirate1022 6 ай бұрын

In my experience fluoro is trash that snaps instantly on me every time I hook set or get snagged, zero stretch. You couldn't pay me to use that stuff ever again.

@rileymcgill9893 6 ай бұрын

@@riverpirate1022 good knots and making sure they are wetted can really help for breaking off on hooksets

@aarondixon5798 6 ай бұрын

Spider wire is like casting a guitar string through your guides.

@alex01424 6 ай бұрын

Hi-seas black widow is the best line ever

@Milehighsnake98 6 ай бұрын

The moment when you realize Tim has more money in line in his boat than you have tackle...

@markmarquez203 6 ай бұрын

Is hi vis fluro as invisible as a clear fluro?

@itllkeal 6 ай бұрын

😊

@tonyparsley641 6 ай бұрын

I use seagard

@Internutt2023 6 ай бұрын

And speelcheck

@monzsterman 6 ай бұрын

Stren Mono 4 Life

@collector_effectors 6 ай бұрын

I use big game for everything and I stopped breaking fish off and I feel the bites fine. 15 lb-20 lb for heavy cover. 12 for moving stuff. 8 for finesse or Jerkbaits. Fluorocarbon is also horrible for the environment. I change my line out a lot regardless of what line I'm using. I save piles of cash for fancy baits and rods and reels by not using fluorocarbon. Learning to detect bites is a skill and line type has always had very little to do with it. 😎😎😎

@user-ey2te5vs3z 4 ай бұрын

Flouro also stretches a ton. Especially invizex! Which is garbage!

@creightonolson6429 6 ай бұрын

Where’s the buyers guise series, don’t they start on Mondays???

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

Not this year, time to log back in and have a look right now 🙂

@kylewright9399 6 ай бұрын

Am I losing it? I could have swore I watched this video yesterday

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

You probably did, we had a brief glitch yesterday 👍🏼But since you're already ahead of the curve you might as well know that Buyer's Guides start tomorrow 🎣

@kylewright9399 6 ай бұрын

@@tacticalbassin Look forward to those every year

@BK-zp8vl 6 ай бұрын

Where are the holiday buying guides?

@tacticalbassin 6 ай бұрын

See you bright and early tomorrow morning... and every day after that 😉

@bgat911 6 ай бұрын

good info but why do anglers feel the need to make it so confusing??? We all know fish can see the line but to show the amount of line you have and the number of line cases is ridiculous for the average angler. (I suspect most are beginner to recreational or average, pro anglers probably aren't watching these types of videos about line). How about keeping it simple and go with the more preferred method like general use, use a fluorocarbon and braid with a leader.