Switch to braid?

[Techno2000]

You will need to learn how to tie an Alberto knot to join your leader to the end of the braid. It appears daunting at first, but with a little bit of practice, it's easy as cake to me now. Best part is, it's not really a knot, but rather a braid of joining lines. Very slim knot and very reliable.

Others prefer the Uni to Uni knot but I dislike the noise it makes clicking through the guides. A reliable knot but bulkier. JMO.

I use a loop to loop (surgeon's loop} connection, that way, if my leader gets damaged or the fish swallows my jig I can quickly slip on another premade leader/jig.

[SeaRay]

Uniknot works fine on braid and two uniknots are perfect for joining braid to mono. I use 6# yellow Suffix tied directly to lures for panfish and crappie .

CrappiePappy is 100% correct on the children's Fiscars scissors. They work perfect for braid and mono. $1 apiece at Walmart. I keep several on hand in various boxes.

I honestly don't know where all these legends about braid came from. Cheap kid's scissors cut it clean and quick and I've caught bream, bass, crappie, stripers and catfish using just the braid tied directly to the hook or lure.

[catchNgrease]

With my eyes and age I like the 6 lb hi-vis yellow but lately I am drop-shotting for panfish with light to medium 6-7 ft poles and bait casters think I might switch to braid. What lb tess and can I get braid in hi vis colors. Also do regular clippers or nippers work and how well do the crimp on split shot work. Thanks

When you switch over I guarantee you'll feel fish better. I prefer Power Pro slick 8 15# test. I use Cuda brand scissors they have big finger holes and cost 4$. I tie directly to the line with a loop knot unless the water is real clear.

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[Techno2000]

Uniknot works fine on braid and two uniknots are perfect for joining braid to mono. I use 6# yellow Suffix tied directly to lures for panfish and crappie .

CrappiePappy is 100% correct on the children's Fiscars scissors. They work perfect for braid and mono. $1 apiece at Walmart. I keep several on hand in various boxes.

I honestly don't know where all these legends about braid came from. Cheap kid's scissors cut it clean and quick and I've caught bream, bass, crappie, stripers and catfish using just the braid tied directly to the hook or lure.

I think the legends comes from people trying to cut braid with fingernail clippers, which works find for mono, but not so good with braid.

[CrappiePappy]

I think the legends comes from people trying to cut braid with fingernail clippers, which works find for mono, but not so good with braid.

Yeah, pretty much anything with a sharp edge will "cut" braid. The problem is many of those things leave a ragged, frayed tag end with lots of braid fibers splayed out. And as limp as braid is, tying to get that ragged tag end thru a small hook eye can be aggravating and time consuming. For ~ $2 at WallyWorld (craft or school dept) you can get the Fiskar Scissors and put an end to the madness.

[Techno2000]

Yeah, pretty much anything with a sharp edge will "cut" braid. The problem is many of those things leave a ragged, frayed tag end with lots of braid fibers splayed out. And as limp as braid is, tying to get that ragged tag end thru a small hook eye can be aggravating and time consuming. For ~ $2 at WallyWorld (craft or school dept) you can get the Fiskar Scissors and put an end to the madness.

Right,I know what you mean,sometimes when that happen I'll touch the frayed end to the flame of my lighter.

[Pithon]

I have switched to braid just for different hi-vis colors. But I don't like it so far. Don't like the fact of having to keep up with something to cut the line. I always had my chompers with me. That's my main complaint.

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[Techno2000]

I have switched to braid just for different hi-vis colors. But I don't like it so far. Don't like the fact of having to keep up with something to cut the line. I always had my chompers with me. That's my main complaint.

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Yep...teeth work terrible for cutting braid, lol.

[Osnola]

I use the PowerPro 10/2 but use a 4' leader of your choice. I tie PP to leader using a Uni to Uni. I fish tight lining small jigs and a jig under a cork, so i just have had better experience using the braid and I do not have to change line...

[Techno2000]