Fishing Line 101 What Line Type and Size for Inshore Fishing

[@tjvance78]

Super helpful video. I had the Amazon cart loaded up with the wrong stuff until I watched this.

[@Bham67]

Thank you. That was super helpful. I had several questions and you covered them all.

[@southernsalt]

Awesome, thank you!!

[@jerry-381]

You don't have to use backing with braid. Tie the braid on the spool with a modified uni knot. Then use your hand to turn the spool until you have 10 feet of line on the spool. Then the braid won't spin on the spool when you start reeling. I've done this many times with both baitcasters and spinning reels.

[@stevefisher8307]

Great video. I like how you broke down the different types of fishing line with the pros and cons. Thanks

[@southernsalt]

Thanks I’m glad you like it and appreciate the support!

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hey man how's it going. I just shared this video with my coworker. Me my co-worker and a couple of my Buddy's we went on a 24 Mile fishing and camping kayak trip this weekend. My coworkers line got tangled up in a knot. Got a nice half an hour break of watching him fixing it. We were finally back to kayaking. I hope he learned something from it. But it was a good trip haven't kayaked in a long time. Felt good to get out the truck for a minute and not worry about getting call for a load. Happy Father's Day to you brother. Take it easy man.

[@southernsalt]

Man that sounds like an awesome trip! Hope you had a good weekend and Father’s Day as well!

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@southernsalt yes I did man it was a blast. The weather was nice hot but nice. It rain for like a 15 min to cool things down a little bit but we still kept kayaking. I caught a lot of bass and it was nice to sit in a different seat that was not filled with air for a change."LOL"

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@southernsalt my kids had a blast as well I took them with me.

[@southernsalt]

That’s awesome man! Glad y’all got out and enjoyed it brother

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@southernsalt thank you brother I really appreciate that.

[@BigO4185]

Incredible 101 review! Much appreciated!!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks man!!

[@LowerBamaFishing]

You are spot on about flouro on a spinning reel! I tried it once on my Shimano and I had an explosion birds nest. It was awful. I stripped that line off and spooled on Sufix 832 the next day and it was a night and day difference! BTW I've watched several of your videos and you are doing a fantastic job with your channel. I know it's a lot of work syncing multiple cameras and having to crank out content. Keep them coming!

[@southernsalt]

Man I appreciate that brother, y’all are keeping me motivated to keep going!

[@theadventuresofcodyanddoll1158]

Hi it's the adventures of Cody I'm watching all your videos

[@southernsalt]

Hi Cody! It was nice meeting you Saturday, keep up all the good work with your channel!

[@garyhelms6349]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks man I appreciate it!!

[@chrisrivers8384]

Great video. Nice breakdown of the different types of fishing lines.

[@southernsalt]

Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@raiderpower6875]

This was great, thank you. I use a 4000 size spool for popping corks and bottom fishing applications, not excited to see the bill to fill it with 8 strand!

[@southernsalt]

Yeah good 8 strand isn’t cheap but it’s definitely worth if you throw a lot of artificial lures.

[@txangler]

Great vid. Something I might add....doe of the biggest downfalls for me with braid is the fact that when/if you backlash on a baitcaster, good luck picking that one out.

[@southernsalt]

Very true. Braid is definitely a little harder to get the back lashes out of.

[@chadcrowfishing5297]

On most of my bass fishing set ups I use different sizes of fluorocarbon line. Your video brought up some good points. Main one that stuck out to me was casting difference may have to change a reel or two so I can try it out.

[@southernsalt]

Definitely check it out and let me know what you think.

[@dudewheresmycar8506]

You are the best man. I love watching your videos. Really informative! Learning a lot of from you

[@southernsalt]

Man I appreciate that, keeps me motivated to keep it going

[@c0b1a69]

Still watching, but wanted to comment on the fluorocarbon line. Yes, terrible on a spinning reel and better underwater invisibility. The two other benefits of it are better abrasion resistance vs mono as well as for those reels that get a lot of sun time, UV has little effect on it. The worst characteristic it has is the inability to handle a really hard strike. It has less shock absorption and stretches less vs mono. But, that's another video as it affects more offshore fishing. And this video is inshore my friend! Great job!

[@c0b1a69]

and with the leader discussion, you covered part of it. ;)

[@southernsalt]

Great points brother! I’ll be honest with you I never really gave fluorocarbon it’s due diligence because by the time I made the much needed swap to bait casters I was full on committed to braid for inshore fishing. Never really thought about the UV deterioration of the line but definitely something to consider. Thanks for all your support man!

[@woodystemms3799]

I've been using spinning tackle with monofilament line since the 1950's. From then, until now, I've *never* seen a "wind knot" come off a spinning reel with monofilament line.

[@StelmachsWorld]

I live by powerpro braid, go look up abrasion tests on it, extremely durable for being braid

[@southernsalt]

In with you on power pro. Suffix 832 is great too.

[@splitfin09]

I'm new to fishing it was in my bucket list. what's up with the bright florescent lines? and what pound test do I use for bass and crappie? Very informative video thank you. see you out there 🙂

[@southernsalt]

For bass go with 10 pound test. For crappie use 4pound test. I don’t feel that line color maters a whole lot

[@wesleybryant7334]

Another great video, I’m guilty of using the fluorocarbon line for a leader 😅 i also didn’t know the 8strand was thinner than the 4strand love the power pro

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother! Man that power pro super slick will change your life lol. So much smoother and longer casts. Its also easier on your guides because it’s so smooth.

[@wesleybryant7334]

Southern Salt Kayak Fishing definitely gonna be getting some i can tell the difference when i used spiderwire

[@wesleybryant7334]

I did have a question about the leaders is there a certain time you want to use fluoro or mono leader or do you use fluoro all the time? I’ve heard mono floats and use it for topwater and fluoro sinks?

[@southernsalt]

For me I always use flouro leaders unless I’m using top waters and in that case I just go straight braid to the lure.

[@wesleybryant7334]

Southern Salt Kayak Fishing cool sounds good thanks bro

[@countylineoutdoors1724]

Great tips! Well made video man! 👍

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother I appreciate it!

[@wcarl60]

I like to use spider wire ultra cast 12 lb test with a fluorocarbon leader

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

I use 100 lb when fishing bull reds. Where I fish there's big stuff. Like shark and gar. And steel leaders

[@BradXP]

Overkill with the main line. Leader is where it matters if you wanna avoid shark and gar cutoffs

[@wcarl60]

ya man good info

[@southernsalt]

Thanks man!

[@tripplebeards3427]

I’ve been running 30 pound PP on my 40 series reel this past year and have caught tons of big freshwater fish. I used a 20 pound seagar leader. Heading onto the Florida canals in a few weeks. I ordered a fin nor LT40 and figure I’ll use the same size line set up for what ever bites. How much mon backing should I use? Wish I had a line counter.lol

[@southernsalt]

I make sure to put several revolutions on the spool maybe 20-30 yards.

[@mlh1048]

Nice video. What fishing line size do you prefer for Flounder?

[@southernsalt]

Hey man! It really just depends on how I plan to target flounder. If I’m fishing marsh 10 pound is plenty but if I’m fishing bridges or docks 20 pound is more appropriate to pull the fish out from the structure.

[@danielcovarrubias1864]

Does the Mono Backing only apply to Baitcasters?

[@southernsalt]

It applies to spinning, conventional and bait casters

[@neilstevenson7518]

Just picked up a new 2500 spinning reel for inshore in north FL. I got some 15 lb trilene 100% fluoro. You think I’ll have problems casting with it? Can you recommend a better line for 2500? Not trying to hunt monsters, don’t need it to be invisible with our dirty water, but still want some abrasion resistance. Thank you!

[@southernsalt]

Don’t use flouro on a spinning reel. It has to much line memory. Use 10 pound braid.

[@CRCFISHIN]

or with braid you can buy a penn and it comes standard with a superline spool. i run strait braid no backing. i use a flouro leader with a uni knot for abraision restistance and invisibility

[@southernsalt]

Yeah some reels come with that but I’ve also heard of people using a little bit of electrical tape on the spool yo get the braid to grab but I still error on the side of caution and put backing on everything.

[@rufinogonzalez6020]

Would you say fifteen pound braid is considered light tackle

[@MichaelGarcia-gd9gs]

No that’s considered pretty heavy tackle. Light tackle is considered 150 pound test and more hope that helps!

[@ludwig6332]

yeah I would say at the top of light , especially braid, always tougher in braid. 14-15 # braid is all around throw lures fresh or surf.

[@marcpalacios2953]

My baitcaster reel can put about 135 of 12 lb. Mono. How much of that 135 should I use for backing before braid? Should I use the same diameter braid as the mono? If I'm doing a carolina rig do I put the weight and bead on braid and then a swivel with fluorocarbon leader?

[@southernsalt]

Yeas that’s how I would do the Carolina rig. I use 10 pound on all my backing about 30 feet or so then braid.

[@TheSkymtb]

What color line are you using?

[@southernsalt]

Moss green, sometimes white, sometimes black. Line color on braid really doesn’t matter.

[@StephenMulligan-x6t]

Ta pal super ste,,Dublin

[@brettgrubbs2626]

Thank you great video... we are buying a place in Port O Connor and I have been reading and getting ready. I haven't' fished saltwater other than a party boat since 1999. P.S. Video opportunity and use the cards and end screen to link it for the mono backing. I have no idea what that is and you mentioned it several times and are sending me away from your channel. Make your video and keep us watching you!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother hope you tear em up down there. Thanks for the tip just haven’t gotten around to doing that video yet.

[@Prone-Ski_BX]

You don't need mono backing. All you have to do is put a little black tape on the spool. And add your braid line.

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

Ebay is your friend for braid

[@ETuss713]

Love your channel so please dont take this as a disrespectful argument... What evidence do you have fluro is invisible or less detected by fish in water over mono? I would say this is marketing. 8 would say the only benefit to fluro over mono is its not hygroscopic and less stretch. Otherwise they are the same underwater and fluro is less abrasion resistant.

[@itzzjoeyson]

Instead of backing with mono you can also just put a little electrical tape on the reel before you spoil your braid.

[@southernsalt]

Right on!

[@dlaurence2007]

Just tie braid to spool and put a small piece of electric tape...gtg