Should YOU Use Braided Fishing Line? Baitcaster or Spinning?

Today I'm taking you through whether or not YOU should use braided fishing line. I've seen a lot of opinions out there. However, I'll go through some facts about braid and what it REALLY is, the advantages/disadvantages of braid, and how I use braid in my bass fishing arsenal. I'll discuss brands, give you a closer look, and talk about things that most KZbin videos simply skip over!
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[@01ANGELCAT]

I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well kzbin.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.

[@johnhancock517]

Understatement of the year: Debo: "I've got a few different rods and reels." 🤣

[@scottd8753]

My wife asked me the other day, "How many fishing rods do I have"? I told her about 12 that I actually use. She asked why I need so many and I asked her, "How many shoes do you have?"

[@JohnJames.]

I use to have just my spinning rod and my fly rod. Then they were stolen last salmon season. Now I have 8 spinning combos, and 4 fly rod set ups.. they all have a purpose, or just feel damn good

[@chrisrus53]

These types of videos helped me a ton when I was getting into fishing last year. Definitely a lot of good points. One word of caution with thinner braid would be that it can cut through skin pretty easy. Use caution when pulling knots tight or landing fish. Another great viDebo bud!!

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

YES

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

Man it hurts. Cut myself a few times on 15-20lb braid. It’s the main thing I don’t like about braid, although I will still use it.

[@chrisrus53]

@@Howwerelivingfishing no joke! I hadn't messed with braid much until last year. I put 9lb braid on a spinning reel and learned quickly to be extra careful.

[@chrisrus53]

@@Howwerelivingfishing no joke! I hadn't messed with braid much until last year. I put 9lb braid on a spinning reel and learned quickly to be extra careful.

[@danielt3425]

This helps cause there is so many combinations of line and lures a person could go crazy trying to figure them out. This takes a lot of the guess work out of the equation .

[@davidgalloway904]

I use braid on every reel I own as a main line. The distance you get is not even close to using all Mono/Fluoro. Now it hurt me today at the pier, I lost a very big Snook, at least 35-40 inches, because my leader wasn't long enough and it cut my braid on the pier piling! Thanks Debo!

[@jessiehoch7541]

Old school Debo, just sitting down and giving a master class. Love it.

[@charleshendrix2664]

Definitely do more of these videos. I’ve only been fishing regularly for a few years and it’s always great to see the logic behind what other folks are doing and why. I just recently went to braided lines and am still feeling out the details. Love your content!

[@davewashburn8930]

Debo, you’re info videos are the best. I have learned a ton. Started using braid to fluoro after watching videos just like this from you. On the braid train & not looking back. I love it. Keep up the awesome work. It is always appreciated 👊

[@Oldbasshole]

Braid on a spinning set up is definitely the way to go !! Another great informative video

[@BGBarbarian]

It’s always nice to get more info on different gear and such. I learned a few things. THANKS DEBO Keep it up!

[@garrettmccoy6863]

These types of videos are perfect; keep them coming! I use braid to a leader for my finesse fishing and straight braid for frogging.

[@kyleskaggs7458]

I think this type of video is very helpful for new anglers they sure helped me a bunch the last few years. Nicely done as always Debo

[@trevorhammond3146]

Literally the best fishing channel on KZbin, just got into using a baitcaster and fishing for bigger game fish, I used to only ice fish, and this channel has helped more than anything! Would love to see a video on leaders! Wire, fluoro, etc.. keep it up dude! Thanks!

[@bradensmith3696]

Good reminders! These types of videos helped me out a ton when I was really getting into fishing, especially with baitcasters

[@allboatnotackle3698]

This is great content. I personally use braid most of the time, as the sensitivity is unsurpassed and it does not have issues with memory. I typically run a 4 foot fluorocarbon leader tied on with a uni/jam knot. I’m sure that there are disadvantages to my system, but it gets me fish in the boat. Keep up the great work Debo!

[@soldierofdirt81]

Braid to a fluorocarbon leader is my go to for spinning reel set ups! Absolutely love it!

[@jasonbrown5167]

Yessir very helpful. Fishing line is the biggest headache for me . So many options it's overwhelming. Thanks for the awesome content. Love all your vids

[@treverwagner]

I am a braid to leader fisherman on all my combos (baitcaster and spinning). I have just found over time this has become cheaper and easier for me to use. A spool of good quality fluro is not cheap! Yes, I love your thoughts and ideas on set-up and tackle.

[@lau54rz]

So wise Debo. Thanks for all the pros and cons for each line. Great examples too.

[@justincrawford1987]

Yes, very helpful for someone that's fished forever. Nice to have others opinions and you learn new things from others that can help.

[@bourbonfarms6092]

Always great content!! Just wanna say thank you for sharing your experience with us. It makes a world of difference.

[@derickstufflebeam1624]

These help me a lot. Just gives me more ideas and things to try to catch more fish.

[@todvelsor6773]

These types of videos help the beginner and the rest of us too. Keep up the good work. Really enjoy all your videos. Thanks

[@woute5490]

Here in the Netherlands it’s easy… if it’s Pike, Zander or Perch always braid. All you need to think about is is if you wanna use a pike proof leader and the line thickness.

[@pistolpete8518]

Thanks Debo! This helps a ton. Years ago I fished a lot of crappie and small mouth and all I had was a Shimano Sedona 2500 with 30lb braid and a flouro leader on a drop shot. Only recently getting into bait casting and am very interested in frogging. This is very helpful indeed!

[@fishinthesticks8139]

Thanks man, just got into baitcaster reels, and this helped. Also braid on spinning reel always here.

[@kathyg4906]

I found this very helpful and would like to see more of these type of videos. I started using braid on some rods. I kept losing bass on one rod which had mono and was action was moderate with to much stretch in the line and action in rod. I’m a new viewer and have spent lots of time watching and learning. Thanks for your content.

[@jameswilkins9786]

Thanks for the video. These types of videos are really helpful in trying to figure out gear, especially for us newbies.

[@rgdayo]

This is for sure a helpful format! An explainer on power and action of rods would be huge.

[@kasonrmac]

Yes Debo, this type of video help people out. Me personally, I used to run braid to leader on all of my combos but have started using straight flourocarbon on a few this year. I think braid is great for beginners to learn to cast with

[@mackoym]

Yes, these are a great, helpful type of video. Please continue! Just starting to use braid (mainly finesse spinning setups) and so far believe the benefits outweigh the disadvantages! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@BluecollarVtec]

Basically the same way I run my setups, but great content and glad to see your ideas and opinions on the topic. Thanks Debo!

[@eugene955]

As a new fisherman I found this video very helpful. I only used braid once while saltwater fishing and I can attest to braid snapping and watching a rig fly into the ocean.

[@malcolmgower1005]

I have recently started fishing more braid to leader, and its helped a lot. Thank you for the advise. So far j have 2 of my 5 rods braid to leader.

[@rondellperry8320]

Debo this was excellent I fished for years and you can always use a refresher on pros and cons of anything I think the video is great 👍🏿

[@brianhershberger4429]

By the way when I first began watching two years ago I commented to you after seeing my first Debo video on Backlashes, that I couldn't believe you were not a 100K subscriber KZbinr. At the time you were high 30's. Guess what I've watched every video you've ever uploaded and you are by FAR the most informative, funny, knowledgeable, kind guy doing this, period....... Well here were are at 118 K and guess what your even better now. I have learned most of what I know about fishing and being a decent guy while I do that from you. I'm sure many of your viewers say Thank You, but in all sincerity Thank you so much, you've improved my life dramatically and not just with regards to fishing.

[@jasoncramer83]

Keep up the vids, your tips and gear reviews have helped me improve my results bass fishing.

[@adamlowe6213]

Debo, I found this video to be very useful. I have never used braid, so this helped understand when it would help.

[@emptyh1145]

Love these videos! I am wanting to try braid on a baitcaster and have it on a spinning reel already.

[@briancarroll4333]

That was awesome. I don't have a ton of experience with braid. I do have it on my spinning reels with a leader. Just put some on a casting reel. You are correct about the sensitivity. What a difference.

[@falkbd]

Great help. I love using braid with a leader.

[@cgenerun4237]

This very ;helpful. I grew up before flouro and braid were a thing. I'm ready to try some braid on my spinning now.

[@jasonromo4416]

Nice vid. I'm just getting started and man, all of the options for baits, lines, rigs and techniques can be overwhelming. Keep em coming Debo.

[@williamcritchley3466]

thanks Debo since I started watching you this is how i have my set ups i caught my first Bass this year using braid to a leader on a Jig

[@lgoutdoors927]

I enjoyed this video a lot and good information. I’m newer to FW fishing but have experience with brackish/SW. I’ve only dealt with braid on spinning tackle. I’ve got the baitcast but haven’t spoiled it yet so it’s good to know what a beginner should try.

[@luke56544]

thanks for the info all of your videos have so much helpful info in them.

[@macprince5667]

I am getting back into fishing after a 30 year layoff. I have had very good luck with monofilament through my earlier fishing. Now everyone says use 7 foot rods with braided line. My rods are usually 5 and a half to 6 feet long with what was at the time high speed reels (5 to 5.5 : 1 gearing). I am glad to hear your ideas on fishing the newer equipment. Thanks.

[@jenniferedwards1542]

Debo, The video help me alot to understand about when and where to use braid. Thanks alot!

[@MrBig06Daddy]

Love this type of video. I started with baitcast reels during the pandemic. I have tried several things, but at this point I have braid to fluorocarbon on all my setup (both spinning and baitcast) except my frog rod. It works for me and I have confidence in it at this point. My favorite braid is the Suffix 832, but I recently tried the Strike King tour braid (found it on sale at the DFW Scheels). I have it on my spinning set ups. I like the way it casts and I love the suction cup on the spool. It makes getting it on the reel a snap!

[@stevesmith7164]

Good video when I started bait casting I used mono per one of your videos. I now use braid with leaders

[@southernrun9048]

Awesome info as always and easy to follow. Thanks

[@borisdoore1041]

Video was very full of helpful content,have always benefitted from your videos,thanks for sharing 🎣

[@StihlnLogs]

Just love these tips and tricks. Please keep doing them.

[@justinredden1729]

Great video and extremely helpful, thanks Debo

[@kenbrown5221988]

Great video! All the info I wanted to know.

[@LetsGetGoing317]

Very much like these videos. Been out of fishing for about 15 years so much stuff has changed. Nice learning about stuff before just throwing money at it.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

I enjoy these types of videos sprinkled in the mix

[@michaellamonica5429]

Great video, very helpful content. Thanks!

[@fatguybassin8046]

Great video and very informative always appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share keep ‘em coming 🎣🎣🔥🔥

[@johnlong8157]

Definitely enjoy this type of informative video. Keep up the great work sir!!!!!

[@brettbeyerlin5563]

Great information I really appreciate your channel.

[@randy4805]

Very helpful in that I have fished 55 years. My experience with braid has been impossible birdsnests! I’ll try it within your suggestions. Thx Debo. Go Hawks!

[@74groundhog]

Great video, these are very helpful.

[@fishing4potatoes]

Totally helpful. Gonna start using mono instead of flouro for the topwater. Never thought of that. And I love yellow braid, I’m old and it’s easier to see

[@danielmckenna6089]

Thanks for the info. Still trying to figure line out.

[@travisburke6978]

I think you should keep doing these types of videos Debo. It’s good to hear both the advantages and disadvantages of a certain piece of gear or technique, etc. I also laughed to myself when you said “I’ve got a few different rods and reels.” 🤣

[@brianlee9074]

Appreciate the video Debo. Great info as usual. Thanks man! ✌🏻🎣

[@mrs.vasquezz]

Glad you made this, i feel my braid is scaring the fish, havent caught anything since i switched

[@sharkillsbear]

Love this type of video Debo. Thanks for a great breakdown man! I only have 3 rods right now and use straight braid on my non-cranking rod. I mainly use moving lures and don't worry so much about fish being line shy on a swim jig. I also only have the 3 reels so I want to be versatile and switch to frog fishing on that rod when the mood suits me. My spinning setup is actually also straight 10lb braid. I'm not a big believer (yet) in fish caring about seeing the line. I should try a leader, though, and see how that goes.

[@johnnapp]

Great breakdown on pros and cons.

[@louv2425]

Your reviews always help buddy...

[@jakevandevoorde5194]

Awesome help or reminder!

[@cjscarborough83]

It’s been a learning experience with some trial and error. Trying different brands/combinations etc for different applications/setups. I don’t think it will end as my fishing experience goes along and my preferences change. For instance, I kayak fish and the smallmouth kept shaking me off when in the yak. I was running all FC and a 6:3 or 7:0 ratio reel. So what I did was buy a 8:3 ratio reel to take the slack up quickly, mainlined a braid to a FC leader and it decreased the lost fish. Less stretch + faster reel = more fish in the yak. I dig this kind of content. There’s always something new you can learn or adjust.

[@terryporter2970]

Hey Debo great video, you are in books "The Fishing Professor" I've learned a ton and greatly appreciate your down to basics approach on all the subjects. In this video the example of losing your lures while casting with braid. That's me. Multiple times. I thought my knot tying was poor. But maybe it was the lack of give while using braid. Thanks again for your knowledge and time. Great class Professer Debo!

[@carlk1183]

I like this information. Entertaining and informative.

[@thekidfishing5745]

This was a great video. I would love to see more like this. I also would love to see what types of rods (lengths, actions) would you pair with what types of lures. Thank you

[@patrickwatson8696]

Great video. I've been using braid to leader for a couple of years (I'd go straight braid for frogging if I did much of it) and the big difference is casting. I'm using 20lb Power Pro on my spinning gear with an 8lb fluro leader most of the time, and I use 50-80lb braid on my baitcasters. Always nice to hear what you're doing is similar to someone else and for similar reasons.

[@buzzworth2396]

You had me at the title!. Glad you covered this subject. I've told you in the past, it's been a few of your videos that push me to go outside the box. Not being a fan of braided line I refused to conform. Spinning reels are where my versatility shines. The best adjustment I ever made was using braided line. I too believe that fish can see colors like they do. I'm now over 60 & I rely on a leader as well. I do use 8# most days and fluorocarbon is my line of choice. This past year I decided to use braided line in my baitcasters as well. I decided to go with 30# braided due to also using it for Ned rig at the same time.😳 Yes sir, you read that right! It actually works really well. My leader is 10# fluorocarbon. I also throw a 90series Choppo on the same setup. So Debo, yes, thanks to you, I now have expanded my arsenal and techniques. With braid, many options are now possible.

[@ronporter3885]

Loved the video. After a 35 year break this helps a lot. Thanks.

[@mikereilly3242]

Very helpful. I'm still very new at fishing I use braid a lot. But I still do a lot of things wrong, so these videos are helpful.

[@rocko112camaro]

Great vid. Very informative. Debo when are you doing another catch and cook?

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Thanks for your thoughts. Usually run braid to leader on spinning outfits except micro guided rods. Yep 10 to 15 lb test to a 6-8lb leader! Thanks again!

[@funkymojo111]

Good job! Yes, I use braid. I buy PowerPro in moss green at Walmart for cost savings and for fishing urban creeks.

[@robittner4949]

Very helpful video keep it up!!

[@gearlist]

"A few different rods and reels" 🤣👏

[@Jason_Emry_Fishing]

Another great video! I really like the approach to this subject. I was going to do this subject this winter as I will be recovering from open heart surgery. Thanks for the information! Keep it up!

[@aldeureaux5184]

Good video!! You are a really good teacher!!

[@Sweatyballs34]

Very helpful! Keep it up, Debo!

[@johnfuller9268]

Really really helpful for us guys that have never used braid!

[@marvinprado1700]

These are my favorite types of videos!!!

[@geraudmartin5222]

these kind of videos help me a lot I have started using braid with fluro leaders because of your videos. My problem is finding time to get to the waters lol

[@anthonyreeder8283]

Awesome video debo! Love the fish food for thought!

[@orangef3802]

Great info Debo! I think some B roll footage would really help with this type of video, but the format is good as is!

[@TheRecon1a]

Very informative... I started using 15lb spiderwire braid to 10lb Fluorocarbon leader.

[@BrianKuhl]

Great viDebo. I’m currently using braid to a leader on all my setups simply because I don’t get out that often (2-3 times a month) right now and I want to avoid line memory. If I ever get to the point where I’m out 1-2 a week I’ll consider going straight fluoro on a baitcaster setup. Definitely helped me to start with the Trilene XL when I started using a baitcaster… never had to cut out a backlash.

[@robertrieckenberg282]

good information on fishing line and uses

[@134rwa]

These type videos are much needed. Since in most of my fishing, I'm pulling fish through thick grass and thick pads, I use straight braid. I'm not concerned then about line visibility, I don't think fish can distinguish between a strand of grass and low vis green braid, at least I hope so, haha. I do use mono when fishing for stocked trout. During cold months, before the pads and grass are an issue, I sometimes use Copolymer. As the grass and pads go dormant, I've been considering a braid to floro or copolymer leader to see how I like it.

[@Rodbuilder109]

This video came at just about the perfect time because I am going to be going through my rods and reels to put new line on. This helps so much because I wasn't sure if I should do braid or monofilament.

[@Rodbuilder109]

Just another thought have you tried the Berkley fireline. This super strong and smooth. I use it when I build fishing rods to undertie the raps. It holds up to a lot of abuse.

[@kalecastaneda]

Very helpful! I really want to see rod and reel gear videos.

[@loriengle5489]

Great information, thank you.