Using braid fishing line for crappies

[TWFairweather]

I've used braid for everything except panfish, always thought the non stretch wouldn't be the best on crappie with there paper mouth.

I am thinking of trying it this year, what weight and brand do you all use.

[DockShootinJack]

I use Power Pro Slick 8 in the 8 pound test 1 pound Diameter. I like it in the Moonshine color. I have used it for quite a few years now

[TWFairweather]

I use Power Pro Slick 8 in the 8 pound test 1 pound Diameter. I like it in the Moonshine color. I have used it for quite a few years now

Do you run a leader, the small diameter got me a little worried when swinging fish. Lightest I've used is 15lb power pro and have to be careful with that, 8 pound sounds like a razor blade to grab.

[Timbertodd]

I use 6# Tuff line with a 4# flouro leader.

[CrappiePappy]

For casting purposes I've used Power Pro 10/2 hi vis .... and I don't "jerk" to set the hook, just keep reeling and sweep the rod away from the fish about a foot. Never used a leader with this one. I tie directly to the jig with a Improved Clinch knot (now that the braid is no longer new/slick). When it was new, I tied a double wrap Granny Knot in the tag end, after tying the Improved Clinch but before snugging it down tight. That way, once I did start cinching the knot closed & the line "slipped", it would pull that Granny Knot against the Improved Clinch & slipping stopped.

A "Double Wrap Granny Knot" is simply making a loop and wrapping the tag end thru that loop twice.

[DockShootinJack]

Do you run a leader, the small diameter got me a little worried when swinging fish. Lightest I've used is 15lb power pro and have to be careful with that, 8 pound sounds like a razor blade to grab.

I tie directly to the jig. I have not had any problems grabbing the line to lift a fish. It will cut you pretty good when tightening a knot or trying to pull a jig free

[TWFairweather]

I'll probably go with 8lb power pro, pp has always been good to me I've been using it since it came out back when they were one of my first Sponsors when I was in junior bassmasters.

Think they Jbraid 8 strand is pretty cheap, pp slick 8 is just to pitchfork me after awhile they cast the same anyway.

[grizwilson]

I use 8 lb power pro white or Nanofil ice then an alberto knot with a 6 or 4 lb leader depending on water clearness

[TWFairweather]

I use 8 lb power pro white or Nanofil ice then an alberto knot with a 6 or 4 lb leader depending on water clearness

The alberto is a good knot I've used it for many years without fail, even with heavy gear in saltwater.

[GreenLine]

I've used braid for everything except panfish, always thought the non stretch wouldn't be the best on crappie with there paper mouth.

I am thinking of trying it this year, what weight and brand do you all use.

Will you be casting? Or jig pole ?
I tried 5-15 lb test with my 12 and 14ft jig poles and it was a a complete failure , due to the way I fish.
Too many tangles.
But I’ve gone to heavy hi vis braid (50lb test ) and tying to a 8-10 lb mono leader using the Alberto knot. This is working great


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