Choosing Fishing Line: Monofilament vs Braid vs Fluorocarbon | Bass Fishing

Choosing fishing line. The difference between Monofilament, Braid, & Fluorocarbon can mean more fish, or lost fish. Here's how to choose fishing lines for bass fishing.

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[matthewrodriguez]

Just getting into fishing (finally catching something every week I get out fishing) and trying to expand my knowledge on what to use and how - So I appreciate these clear explanation videos.

[nascar]

Straight braid with mono or fluorocarbon leaders is what I use the most. Braid can last 3 or more years which makes it very economical. Overall great tips on line usage .

[feralgrandad]

I still use good-ole mono, cheep, forgiving and i just plain like it :-)

[newbytooner]

i have seen and read a lot of opinions on this subject and it still comes down to some people not being able to afford to restring reels based on water conditions, cover and etc. I just have to pick something that I feel comfortable with and accept the bad characteristics with the good and just enjoy fishing.

[JOSEplusTEN]

I love monofilament... its kept up with whatever i chose to throw on it in the past.

[rickwhaley]

Always mono for me. Not much grass/weeds in areas I fish. Works great and its affordable

[ronaldmccolgin]

I've always used mono like around 12-15lb with my spinning setups and never had any major issues with it. Works well with either top water or worm fishing for me anyways. Mainly because it floats and has less visibility, unless I'm power jig fishing in grass or lilly pads then I have braid on my bait casters. Both have their pros and cons for each application of fishing

[bassnazi]

Yep, mono gets a bad rep for being as affordable as it is and it's age. Bad thing is it's still a very useful line. People that can't afford to have multiple rods can use it on stiffer rods to help lessen it to a degree and open up their options.

[jaypechart]

Thank You 🙏 unbelievable difference in hook set and hook & hold. I’m a Fluoro guy now!

[randallhamrick]

Nice information. I have had issues with florocarbon as well as braid breaking off at the lure as well as loosing lures due to abrasions. Tried all of the tips, all of the different knots, been fishing mono many years and that is where I am staying personally. Thanks for the info.

[emt]

Thanks for the tips. As a new fisherman there is so much info out there as far as what type of line to use. I see most push the braid line, which is good if your your fishing for a living and money. I’ve been using mono 12 lb on my reels. After watching this video sounds like I need to try Floro out. Since it most versatile. Where I fish most of time really no need for braid. Beside I don’t have a arsenal of rods reels combos so floro not gonna break the bank. I only use spinning reels. Don’t have and never used. Baitcaster.

[tammyraeber]

Wow! That is a great video. Lots of great information about line type and choices. My husband normally keeps up with the line and maintenance of our rods and reels, but I am learning about bass fishing. Thanks so much for all of the great info about the different lines, and line choices!

[williamevans]

Great job, Glen, of explaining the different types of lines and when to fish them! It gets complicated as well as expensive trying to figure out what’s needed for which application. I appreciate the tip on fluorocarbon as a good all around choice for those of us who are on a budget. Thanks again!

[gabeharris]

Wholly agree on the mono for topwater approach. I also use it as a leader for braid just so I get a little stretch over the 5' of leader cause I have a tendency to try to set the hook too quickly, but still while in heavy stuff
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[proteusxavier]

Strange how most people tend to omit copolymer, but it's been my go-to for nearly 22 years. Braid would be my #2, but will definitely have to try out a superline product this autumn. Appreciate the overview Glenn!

[scottlouis]

I watched this yesterday & loved it, back today to beat it into my thick brain

[RhinoVenturesOutdoors]

Ok, so I'm a dinosaur, but I find myself going back to what I know, what I grew up with, which is monofilament. Fluorocarbon is way overpriced, and braid is problematic for the reasons Glenn states, and a few others in my opinion. Having said all that, I prefer braid with mono/fluoro leader for T-rigged soft plastics. But most of the time I prefer good old mono for value and versatility.

[clarenceolson]

Braid with fluorocarbon leader is what I use 90% of the time. Have a couple of rods with mono but mainly for cold weather as it wont freeze.

[joshuatousey]

I agree with you Top water defiantly need Mono! I have heard others mention braid to leader but if you have a rod for topwater, keep it simple, use straight mono for full stretch and feel.

[jonodrew]

Great information. I've recently been testing out braid main line to fluorocarbon or monofilament leader (depending on application). And then if i'm going heavy cover or switching to a frog, I can just snip off the leader and go straight braid. Thanks again BR!