if i use 14lbs mono when fishing what size fluorocarbon should i use?
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I’m looking at bass pro xps line is it any good? Also what size line should i spool on my flipping rod it has 35lb. Monofiliment line right now.
If you can’t see fluro as well shouldnt I size up the line when switching from mono to fluoro. Any advice will help. I fish mostly for large mouthbass and stripers in the delta. In CA.
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if i use 14lbs mono for bass fishin what size fluorocarbon should i use? like for pitchin a worm and cranking and a spinner bait.
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I use Bass Pro XPS 12lb fluoro on my Revo for soft plastics. It’s one of my favorite fluoro lines and i tried a few before settling on it. You could probably go with a 20-25lb test for your flipping needs
for flipping you really want to have at least 20lbs
I agree with the rest- 20-25LB Fluro, (or Mono) would be the highest test “filament” or “carbon” you should spool on your reel for Bass fishing.
Why?
#1. It’s “over-kill” in most instances, (Heck, they catch Offshore species with 30LB line), and as you move into 30-35-40LB line it becomes harder & harder to manage, (and flip) on your baitcaster.
If your fishing super-thick “jungle” and need that kind of strength I suggest you spool your reel with a good 40LB Braid and tie on a Fluro leader of 30-35LB. A good Surgeons Knot or Albright Knot works well for this type of connection…
Website with knot info- http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com
10/40 Power Pro Braid is MUCH easier to Flip than 35LB Mono/Fluro! And with a 10LB diameter you may not NEED a leader.
Hope this helps ya? Good luck fishin.
Bass Pro Shop’s line is “middle-class” at best, but will get the job in a lot of circumstances.
35-pound test is a little much for a flippin’ rod;move to a 40-pound BRAID, NOT mono or fluorocarbon.