Thinking about going to braid?

[GreenLine]

Opinions ?
I’ve used it for several years on bass and inshore salt water but have decided to put some 15 lb test on my crappie pole before the spawn.
I don’t spider rig , just long pole cover using jigs 99% of the time.

Also don’t use casting reel on the long pole , just the large Slater spoil reels to keep the weight down.
I’m hoping for more sensitivity and power to straighten hooks + strength when the bass and cats are hungry.
I’m spooled up with Suffix hi vis
I plan to black out the line near the jig with a magic marker.
Should I expect any problems?


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[silverside]

I don't have trouble jigging with braid. You will give up some knot tying visibility but you could use Sufix braid in camo color. I use that and it really blends with the surroundings and no need for a marker.

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[trypman1]

I love braid for Crappie, Except spyder rigging.

[Cray]

All I have used for years. Only thing, on your jig’s make sure eye is completely closed. Braid will have a tendency to slip through the slightest opening. Especially using a loop knot.

[Toby from MO]

For long pole/vertical fishing I use 20lb high vis Power Pro.

[whatroads]

I tried 4lb test Fireline for a while. Excellent casting. Didn't knot up and lasted much longer than either mono or fluoro. Did not scare the crappie either. The main problem I had with it was the strength. When I would snag a brushpile the Fireline was so strong it would disturb the brushpile before breaking. So, I went fluorocarbon leader. Worked well. Finally I simply went back to fluorocarbon

[BobC]

Strongly thinking about it. I at least need to give it a fair test.
Bob

[SKs Crappie Catching Adventures]

Great benefits to using braid while vertical jigging.....I like the stiff braid to help prevent rod tip line wrap.....

[Gbcorley]

I use 3 and 5 lb regular power pro on a number of casting set ups. And 10lb power pro with a 2ft 10 pound leader for single pole jogging. With the 3/5lb braid you can cast a jig and float a stupid distance and still get a hook set. Way less line memory.

[GreenLine]

I use Sufix braid in camo color. I use that and it really blends with the surroundings and no need for a marker.

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Thanks! I didn’t know they made it. I’d seen it in mono a few years ago. I’ll have to order some.
I couldn’t even find hi vis braid below 40lb test in stores.


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