Inshore Fishing MISTAKE: Using The Wrong Fishing Line

Here's a mistake most people make: using line that's too thick.

They think that since there's a chance they'll catch the big one, they need strong line.

But it's not true!

If you're fishing open flats, you can catch 30-40 lb. fish with 10-20 lb. braid.

Braid is surprisingly strong.

And not only is using thick line unnecessary, but it also could be the reason you're not catching as many fish as you think you should be,

So in this video, you'll learn:

- 3 reasons why thick line causes you to miss fish
- When you want thicker line vs. thinner line
- And much more

If you want to step up your fishing game to the next level, you're going to love this video.

Have any questions about what line to use when inshore saltwater fishing?

Let me know in the comments!

[bobsmoot]

Great points. When mono was all there was, my father used 4# Stren, while others used 10# plus line (fresh water). He used a quality reel, and set drag light. Caught way more fish than others, in same skiff, using same lures. The small diameter line gave him 50% more fishing area, and much more lure action. He landed huge Pike (15#) and Walleye (8-10#), in open water. Lighter line & drag, more finesse/patience in the fight, was his key to success.

[joedennehy]

Well said, agree 100% i use berkley original fireline 8lb, with 15 or 20lb fluorocarbon trace for soft plastics fishing, its brilliant.

[jasonbrinson]

I noticed on several vid clips you are using the kastking Sharky reel. It is a very underrated inshore reel. I wouldn't put large fish on it but as a trout reel it's perfect for the price.

[hlrembe]

Absolutely new to Salt and gotta say thanks for the tips!!👍👍

[sheshagiri]

Question one: which line is lighter n easy to cast a long distance.. Braided or mono.
Second Question: For fish size within 10 kg what size braided line i should use for Shimano 4000 reel..for long casting
Third Ques: What should be da speed of popper to catch trevally n gear ratio

[anahivelasco]

Beginner here, do you use braided line as your main line when you fish on yettis and rocky spots too? I’ve heard mono is better. Which one should I start with?

[TheAverageFisherman]

I've never NEEDED braid to catch anything. Mono works just as well

[cajjesra]

It is funny how i started...120 lbs+ straight braid to wire leader riverfishing LMAO

[robfox]

The braid you're holding in it come with the snips that are on the box?

[jtfish]

The most we use is 20lb mono and thats for 30lb tuna....

[thatdesertguy]

Whoever fishes the florida beaches 10lb braid main line is money dont ignore it!🙌

[frankmaddalena]

Anyone else notice how EVERY SINGLE fishing channel on YouTube repeats the channels before it? It's fishing people, no science needes. Just fish