What Line You Should Use For Big Swimbaits!

[@stripervince1]

Exactly the reason why my Prorex reel is a 8.1 to one gear ratio. You can always reel slower, but its a chore to reel a lot faster or burn retrieve if you want to get that line in with no play or take up that extra slack quickly left out there. Most fast retrieve reels still have plenty of crankin power even on a 7. 1 or 8.1 gear...I don't like slower retrieve reels, they're twice the work. I fish only for big river stripers in major current and haven't had any issues pulling them outta submerged trees or from behind boulders. And I'm a bank/shore fisherman. No boat. Another great video. Very informative. Keep up the great work.

[@WhereWeWild]

I’m actually obsessed with Berkley Big Game. 😂🤙🏽 It’s been great for me! And so affordable! 🤷🏻‍♂️😁

[@stevenversace2720]

I use big game for almost everything and it never disappoints.

[@WhereWeWild]

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[@Mr.BigPerch]

In Europe we use heavy Braid 80-100lb for Swimmbaits, you never now what's bite, in the river's swim's a lot off huge Catfish 6-9 ft and over 250lb and they love swinnbaits too.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Mr. Redfin haha yeah, those giant wels definitely deserve the braid hahaha

[@lamontgray6015]

I whuld love to catch a wels catfish wish the whuld bring em here but they probably whuld kill off some native species

[@petemitchell6788]

Those mono hand gestures are so spot on! 😂. I no longer use fluorocarbon as a leader for big baits. It’s too easy to burn it using a FG and so many other connection knots and you can’t tell. Using a short mono leader will see far less baits being cast off or broke off by a fish.

[@roninmax7688]

P-Line CXX is by far the best. I’ve bank flipped multiple 6-7lb bass on it and it holds up so well over time, it’s also super cheap and always in stock

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Ronin McTitty Nice! Yeah, I’ve only ever heard good things about CXX!

[@jamesbarron1202]

My local Fort Worth Tx Cabela's doesn't even carry it. The employee working the reel counter hasn't even heard of it. I've been using it since it hit the market and used the Premium before that.

[@petemitchell6788]

Great vid. I’m gonna say fishing a Hudd on mono is a great way to have your heart broken. I’d personally never do it under any circumstances.

[@zekethefishgeek8690]

I swapped videos I've been watching from the one's made by B.A.S.S. Professional Anglers on swimbait & glidebait set-up... to yours. I TRUST YOUR OPINION MORE THAN ANY OPINION THAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER. Thanks for the win.

[@jteixeira321]

Your videos are awesome. I just started to get into swimbait fishing. All this information is great 👍

[@texoma_outdoors]

My only issue with braid for walking topwaters is it seems to catch on the baits hooks. Now I'm talking a spook or sexy dawg so that may be different than big magnum baits. Going to experiment with a mono to braid leader on them though. Great video as always

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Lazy JC Ranch I’ve had problems with smaller baits as well but with the bigger heavy topwaters, I never really run into that issue!

[@texoma_outdoors]

@@geoffreythekingfishing good to know. Again I always enjoy the content

[@stevenversace2720]

use a piece of mono that is twice the length of the bait and you won't have that issue anymore

[@texoma_outdoors]

@@stevenversace2720 I tried that and didn't like it and it defeats the point of the strength of the braid. I did learn of a solution though: 4-5 bobber stops on the braid right in front of the knot will keep it off the hooks

[@stevenversace2720]

@texoma_outdoors i should have mentioned, that fix for the problem is best done with thick to very thick mono (in terms of bass fishing) and with a loop knot to connect to the bait.

[@nickcavazos5718]

Bro you should try sunline flippn fluorocarbon for the slow bottom baits, has a yellow marking every 2ft or so so u can see those small ticks, but it still disappears under water plus it has less stretch than sniper, just supple with low memory and lasts longer than sniper or seaguar abrazx. Also you need to try sunline super natural mono. The most supple thinnest mono with the least amount of stretch ive tried. Comes in a clear blue and green. And even suffix pro mix is a good durable mono.

[@seatee4770]

I can't find a subline brand line???

[@nickcavazos5718]

@@seatee4770 thats ny fat thumb and Samsungs auto corrects fault...... SUNLINE FLIPPIN FC.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

I do need to try there natural mono! Heard it’s really good as well! I’ll have to try out the other styles than soon!

[@jimmin9802]

Thanks, just getting started so i will start w mono.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Jim min Yeah, you can’t go wrong with good plain mono to start with!

[@chrisnicholson7217]

You should check out the savage gear 4d line through pike they make a 20 inch one and it would be neat to see a vid of you checking it out or maybe even getting one

[@EliteNugz]

I love the savage gear baits. I prefer the 3d over the 4d. Just caught a 5,7 and 10lb bass Saturday. The 10lber was on an 8 inch 3d line through trout. Rainbow trout color.

[@hotramen5952]

heavy braid. 80# and you can add a fluorocarbon leader uni to uni and direct tie 100lb fluoro. for simplicity, power pro makes all the lines anyone needs from regular PP to maxxquattro .

[@britanierodriguez163]

Solid video, sound info 👌

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Britanie Rodriguez Thanks for watching!🙏

[@bloodshotwizard]

great info Geoffrey thank you

[@bassboundtv7602]

Great info. You are totally right about straight monofilament and big topwaters. I tried fishing a mega dog on 25lb mono and the action just wasn't there. Switched up to braid to leader and the difference was might and day. Keep up the good work.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

BassBound TV It’s crazy how just line can affect in such a big way these baits!

[@stevefisher2553]

Just the info I needed! Thanks!

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Steve Fisher Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@natan8704]

What line should I use when there is big pike

[@oldmilk68]

You gota try Braid to FC100 leader it’s fantastic 👌

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Tyler Reagan I’ll have to try it out for my topwater than!

[@johnnyblaze2620]

The System leader line is the best of both worlds. Florocarbon with stretch but doesn't retain memory:)

[@hudsonfishin1619]

Do you tie a loop knot for ur big topwater? Helps a lot with action

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Hudson Fishin I actually don’t, I tie to a snap on the bait for the most part

[@garym2293]

One bad thing about braid and big baits is the braid will wrap around itself on retrieve and on drag then mid cast it suddenly stops and your 250 or whatever custom bait your using is gone unless it f;oats and not at night paid my dues to the ferry man with braid on big baits can be scary great info though love the vids Cheers!! :))

[@daviddriscoll1798]

Great video!!!

[@thomasjaggers2924]

Good Stuff my Guy....THX🤙

[@kj4430]

Do you ever fish big swim baits at Roosevelt Lake

[@alonbergman9318]

Thanks dude. Love your videos 🤙

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Alon Bergman Thanks Alon for the kind words and for watching the videos!

[@pauldyeager8343]

Awesome thanks for the tips

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

paul d yeager Thanks Paul for watching! 👍

[@bobbyinman9881]

Jeffrey, is this still accurate for glides?

[@Bewson1]

I live in Phoenix I would love to fish with you sometime

[@1920h]

Do you use shock leaders ?

[@Punisher1874life]

@crazybassfisher great information bro! Keep catching giants 🔥🔥🔥🐐

[@onewheel_jaymes112]

Any decent combos for beginners

[@codiss5176]

I got a Cardiff 300a and a Daiwa dx Swimbait in extra heavy and 25pound mono and it’s been amazing

[@oldmilk68]

CODiSS • I have the same set up but throw braid to leader also very happy.

[@codiss5176]

Tyler Reagan awesome dude 🎣🎣🎣

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

What the guys above said is a great start, the Dobyns fury line with a Cardiff or lexa 300 is also a great route to go!

[@greenpighunter6930]

Tried a multitude of lines and came to the conclusion that CXX(subsurface) and Big Game(topwater) covers my needs.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

GreenPig Hunter Yes sir, it’s all about simplifying lines and getting comfortable and confident in it!

[@justinperez8996]

Am I too late to get a response? Well my lake had a lot of grass almost all the way to the top like 30 feet off the bank. I was using the Swaver and was getting followers like crazy on the grass edge. I got one on a 💣 out cast. But normally the action of the bait would fail because of the grass. So I can’t get a full cast in. Then I lose the followers. What bait can get the followers but also have action the whole cast? Thanks have a nice weekend or day or something 😂👍

[@brandonsherrell4611]

What are your thoughts on izor been throwing it for a few months love it so far

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

brandon sherrell Izor XXX is my favorite copoly, super strong and fairly thin!

[@brandonsherrell4611]

@@geoffreythekingfishing right on ive been using it for most my stuff some straight some braid to leader

[@SideHustleGarageSwimbaits]

Bro, you fish swimbaits? Lol

[@bradley7135]

What’s a general line? I always thought braid to leader was the best

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

EZPZ fishing braid to leader can be, I just hate how braid can dig into the spool and cause some nasty backlashes or snaps. For the most part, it’s straight mono or copoly for something general

[@waltermyers913]

Great info...

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Walter Myers Thankd Walter!

[@andrewgross5550]

If you had to choose, would you go with mono or p-line?

[@makcatchem9614]

Can you even buy Battle Shad/ Citizens anymore?

[@dominicsilvio6374]

But I feel like also should have mentioned that you can use braid 2 Leader for everything just like the tactical guys do.

[@thesonorandesertangler]

Your going to lose a lot of baits. Matt Allen uses smaller diameter line, so I can see how it works out, but most guys aren't going to follow his rig set up to those little details. He also prefers the power handle on the Tranx, which can move on you during casting and engage the reel breaking off a bait. You have to hold the handle to cast and most guys hate that. Guy's fishing the bacca burrito from the bank prefer braid w/no leader unless the water is clear.

[@my71chevro1et]

Weren't you big into Izorline copoly for a minute?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Ian Kehler I still am actually. It’s the copoly that I’m using right now actually. The hook up just didn’t have any to show for in this video haha

[@anthonywallace8153]

Live Igor line been throwing it for years

[@anthonywallace8153]

Love Izore line throwing it for years dam auto correct

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Izor line is fantastic, their XXX line has never failed me!

[@matthewgarbacz998]

Prob the best all all around like IMO is izorline xxx 20lb. You can throw softbaits and hardbaits up to around 8oz. Only thing it is bad at is walking style baits

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Matthew Garbacz Yup, XXX is my favorite copoly, my second favorite line to fish right under the FC sniper!

[@dkim.2062]

Would Seaguar InvizX fluorocarbon be good for big glide baits (20 lb), small soft swimbaits (20 lb), and big soft swimbaits (25 lb)???

[@logansherman3648]

Do you have opinions on braided main line to a longer flouro or mono leader (6-12 ft) depending on what you're fishing and the way you're fishing it?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Logan Sherman you can definitely do straight braid to a 3-5ft leader and do just fine on a lot of different applications!

[@logansherman3648]

Hey I have another question for you. How many consecutive days can/would you let a spool of fluorocarbon sit on a reel unused before you respool or before it starts to lose its strength? I know in one of your videos you said you respool every 3-5 trips or so but are those 3-5 trips in 3-5 consecutive days or are the separated a little more?

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[@nicholasgursoy1114]

Come to ca delta with hippie this spring I got you .

[@normenbuchmuller4705]

In Germany I prefer to fish for capitals Silurus Glanis ("Catfish") that regularly exceed 140 pounds. I am desperately looking for a rod that can take such tremendous loads and cast baits around 10oz with ease. Do you trust the Megabass "King of Baccarat" to do this or do you know a rod that is perhaps better suited? Best regards, Normen 🤙

[@erikgralian573]

I know I’m a little late to the video so hopefully you respond. But I remember a while back in the 250 video with manchee you liked fishing it on copoly. Did something happen that changed your mind or is copoly still a good choice?

[@Pat19997]

It's a brave man that would fish a large swimbait on braid. One backlash and goodbye lure.

[@markanttrin]

I like Suffix 832 better if im using braid 👍🏽

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Mark Trinidad Suffix makes fantastic braid as well yeah!

[@beardedfishing6493]

Yes sir

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Bearded Fishing Thanks for watching, even though you already know what to do out there on the field

[@beardedfishing6493]

It’s a good refresher class ... and I appreciate it dad

[@garym2293]

@@geoffreythekingfishing yup we all watch just cause brother try not to miss any can still always learn more

[@9thchild358]

Thank you this was helpful. I'm going mono with a musky rod and a Cardiff. Would there be an advantage to running copolymer since it is basically a more clear version of mono?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

9thchild no huge difference in my opinion, but for muskie, I know a lot of guys run straight braid to a 80-100lb flouro leader to the bait because of the teeth and scale of the fish

[@SamAndSamuel]

You can’t really have this discussion without talking about the action of the rod being used. Meaningless.