Here It Is…The Most Detailed Fishing Line Video On YouTube

[@clintperry799]

I've heard other fishing channels talk about you and I know you have more experience. So I'm entertained by some of the young guns criticism toward you. Experience is the key. Keep telling it like you see it ! Thanks 👍

[@jasonw3188]

Straight fluorocarbon or mono has its drawbacks as well Randy. Nobody wants to babysit their $20-$60 a spool fluorocarbon line from getting coils, wind knots, …. or deal with less casting distance, knicks, scrapes, and it doesn’t last as long as braid. Braid tangles far less, it’s far stronger and more sensitive, and it lasts years if taken care of and you don’t snag up or lose several yards of line for whatever reason. Fluorocarbon is way too expensive to spool up straight with, and every tangle is losing $$$$ , which there will be many tangles no matter if you spool up soaking the spool of line in hot water, or constantly maintain your line …….. I truly don’t believe braid is costing anyone bites with 15-20ft leaders. I fish WI lakes so clear they’re literally as clear as tap water, and I catch as many fish as anyone who is doing well, and big fish as well. Nobody I know using braid is struggling , whether the water is muddy or clear. I agree tying knots is time consuming Fluorocarbon to braid, or that mono is better for Topwater or close combat fishing cause of stretch. But it’s simply not true and holds no water that braid to fluorocarbon is costing anyone bites . Time of day/night, presentation, location is a bigger factor than fishing line itself. I’m not saying that thinner fluorocarbon leaders or lines don’t help in clearer water, but if a braided line is tied to a 20+ ft leader, the bass aren’t paying attention to anything but the bait itself. There’s boats, swimmers, ducks and wildlife, wind, clouds and sun, they’re not focusing on that 10lb test/ 2lb diameter line 20+ feet from them. Maybe I am wrong, but I catch enough trophy fish of all species in clear water here in WI using braid to fluorocarbon, and I have 90% less tangles than the guys using mono or fluorocarbon straight. I agree with everything you say in this video accept the braid-fluoro theory. Back off on your drag, tie the right knots, work the bait properly, don’t set the hook like PopEye …. you get bit and land fish! All there is to it! I don’t see any issues day or night fishing clear water with braid to fluorocarbon, although I use mono for certain presentations. But straight fluorocarbon is a expensive tangled nightmare waiting to happen! I guarantee that to anyone who ventures down that road! Braid is so sensitive you feel every bite, stick, rock, mud, gravel, leaf, piece of garbage, ….. it lasts years on your reel, tangles less, it’s the strongest line on the market, and learning to use braid is gonna help a lot of people land more fish, save more money, and enjoy their time on the water. There’s a reason so many pros and fisherman in general use braid. I fish walleyes, pike, musky, salmon, bass, panfish, trout, catfish, dogfish, carp, and there’s definitely a time and place for braid and mono. But straight fluorocarbon is a nightmare! Especially if you’re telling new comers to fishing to go straight fluorocarbon. The line is way to expensive to get wind knots, coils, and it doesn’t last very long in general . This is just my 2 cents worth. I haven’t fished 50 years, but I fished 34 years in some of the clearest waters in North America (Wisconsin/Lake Michigan had some ultra clear water) ……. You use common sense and don’t overpower the fluorocarbon leader. I find that 8lb braid is good for 4-10lb fluorocarbon leaders, 10 braid is good for 6-15lb fluorocarbon , 15-40lb braid works with 10-30 fluorocarbon……. For Muskies 80-100lb braid is good for 80-130lb fluorocarbon leaders. But back off on the drag, don’t overpower the leader, learn the right knot (Back to Back Uni Knot works well to connect Fluoro to braid)……. Great videos by the way, I enjoy watching your page and just wanted to give another perspective to the fishing line theories and game. I run a KZbin page Weckerle Outdoors , a multi species page. But 75% of my fish are caught braid to fluorocarbon, the other 25% straight mono under certain circumstances like extremely cold weather, panfishing, trout fishing……. Otherwise it’s braid to fluorocarbon! I catch everything from 20-35lb King Salmon to 8-10lb Walleyes, Muskies, Catfish, Bass, and some big fish. I don’t see how braid has hurt my success or fishing , I only see how it enhanced it since I started using braid 25 years ago. I use straight mono on my Ultralight rods for panfish, or for Lake Michigan river trout /salmon, or for Topwater, or just on baitcasters in general. But again, I mainly use braid if I’m throwing spinning rods and reels. I only use braid on baitcasters when using my heavy flipping sticks , musky rods, pike rods, …… or else I like mono more for baitcasting gear. I use Seaguar fluorocarbon leaders with Power Pro braid 75-80% of the time when I’m fishing, whether it’s jigs, Jerkbaits, crankbaits, livebait rigs, I have no issue getting bites or having problems of any type. I don’t have issues with braid whether tying knots (back to back Uni knots), or pre-tying leaders to small swivels to switch leaders out fast. Fish bite, the vet caught, tangles rarely occur, the braid lasts forever, I get more snagged lures back, land big fish regularly. Clear water, muddy water…… doesn’t matter! Again just my 2 cents! Good luck fishing Randy, and keep up the good work on your KZbin page. Checkout Weckerle Outdoors if you get some time! 😊

[@tommoorehouse]

I'm days away from launching my new website dedicated to Fishing Line Test Reports. I have built the most sophisticated fishing line test machine. The Results I am seeing so far are pretty eye opening. Some mono lines are more sensitive than Flourocarbon. One name brand line is testing much lower strength than advertised. Some "Flourocarbon" lines are showing stress/strain curves that look like mono. I hope people really like the Fishing Line test reports I will be publishing. They will be free and you can even download the raw data.

[@zachg5356]

Man u need a link or at least a site where I can read this?

[@awesum0]

post a name or link, so I don't have to google this everyday to see if I can find it or its out yet lol

[@johngoodman9380]

I wish you had talked about copolymer line also.

[@thehedgeknightnc3681]

Great seminar Sir. Thank you. You've changed my perspective on lines and line weights. I've found my reasoning was to use a heavy line was so I wouldn't lose a $25 lure. But then again also carry a set of fins and a snorkle. Keep sending the knowledge.

[@tylerallan741]

Randy, I have gone down to 6 lb flourocarbon when I'm using jerkbaits. I still like my braid to flouro for casting distance in the clear water. I won't argue though about time lost when tying a braid to flouro leader. Thanks for sharing your many years of experience!

[@willisjones8281]

Awesome seminar Randy thanks for the knowledge!

[@kurttribble2579]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences

[@jimhuibregtse]

I believe there are several advantages for using braid to fluorocarbon. One: cost. Two: sensitivity. I have nice gear, but not ultra top of the line. Braid adds sensitivity, and can enhance the ability to detect a bite. Three: casting distance. Have I broken connection knots? Yes. Last year I fished about 160 days and broke 4 knots. The year before didn’t break any. The savings on not having to replace fluorocarbon line? 16 rods, you can do the math. Also, from an environmental standpoint, tossing miles of plastic fishing line because it’s full of memory makes me I’ll, especially as my braided mainline lasts years. I’ll never go to purely straight fluorocarbon for the environmental waste alone.

[@EpicGamin1]

I agree with you 100% on all the same points. I would assume these are the same reasons most guys fun this set up.

[@robertwilliamson6958]

Braid does not have slack line sensitivity like fluorocarbon does though is the only problem with the argument of braid being more sensitive.

[@huibspht]

@@robertwilliamson6958 I've discovered through the years that I'm more apt to set too soon, ripping the bait from the fish before it's fully in its mouth. I use the mantra, "there's one" to give me a half second between feeling the bite and setting the hook, depending on technique. I also fish smallies, which are generally more aggressive, so it's harder to miss a bite to begin with. :)

[@TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures]

Randy! I Fish w/4LB Mono on some small setups & straight Braid on larger Catfish setups. BUT after laboring long & hard watching your Videos in February of this Year, I finally 'drank the Koolaid' & setup 2 of my Spinning outfits w/straight 8LB & straight 6LB Seaguar Yellow. I ditched the Braid to Fluoro. 2022 has been my most successful year of Smallie & Largemouth Fishing ever. I'm Fishing w/confidence & have been impressed w/the strength & sensitivity making the switch has given me. More $$? Sure. But it's been working for me. I appreciate your knowledge & how you stick to your guns while remaining humble. Thanks Man!

[@francisbombardier6490]

Love ya Randy

[@BassUnion]

Riddle me this… why does 12lb red label feel more sensitive than 12lb invisx while dragging my football jigs in deep water? Less stretch?

[@collector_effectors]

What a perfect way to spend my morning! 🎣🎣🎣🙏🙏🙏 I have found all of your line wisdom to be incredibly helpful over the past year learning to bass fish! Pay attention to this one folks!

[@ronniemitchell9221]

Love the light line with jerkbaits...

[@astrophysicistguy]

Fishing line is one area where Briton Florida makes things simple. I only fish 2 trophy fisheries and there are no docks, riprap, lay downs, depth ledges or even brush piles. Just hydrilla, water lettuce, reeds and some submerged trees. Basically if you’re not fishing in, around or on top of vegetation you won’t catch many fish. Particularly the 6+ lbers which fill these places. Therefore I fish mostly braid with a couple of 14lb fluoro outfits for things like rat-l-traps. Frogs, top water, big swim baits, punching, jigs and speed worms is all I usually fish. Finesse fishing where I go is nothing but a recipe for fish stories at the dock. The tannic water color means you can fish braid almost all the time.

[@Stratollac]

One of the things I find superior about straight fluoro instead of braid to leader is slack line sensitivity. It seems to me that I simply feel more bites with straight fluoro. I think it's due to the density and relative stiffness of the fluoro. Sure, if there isn't any slack, braid transmits what’s happening incredibly well, but not so much when a fish hits a bait on the fall with a semi-slack line, or when you're shaking a dropshot. Does this match anyone else’s experience?

[@captnse]

@@tagg946 There is a way to utilize that “fresh, unfished “ line at the bottom of your spools, but it takes two additional reels with little to no line on them to reverse the line on your spool….I can explain further if you want more info….I’ve been reversing the direction of my braid fishing reels for years now….it feels as if I’m fishing with a new spool of line….braid is expensive too!

[@Huntn_fish365]

I love this channel. Period.

[@eddiej1969]

Randy, What’s your take on line conditioners? Good stuff or gimmick?

[@timtweet8149]

Great seminar! Be sure to add line pound test related to recommended for a specific rod. Too heavy may break tips or snap the rod setting the hooks. Good stuff to put in the tackle/tool box before venturing out.

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

Yep

[@fjkaiser]

I agree the weakest point between you and your catch is the line and the knot. This year I started buying "better" line and there is a difference. I only tied a palomer knot I spent some time learning a few new knots. I feel both gave me an advantage.

[@jeh5150]

This is actual educational content. I grew up fishing mono in the 80s and I’m glad I know you can actually catch a fish on it. If you watch stuff these days you’d think you shouldn’t even go to the lake if you have mono spooled up. And I agree on the 65 pound braid. I’ll see a guy in KZbin or TV fishing what I wouldn’t necessarily even call heavy cover. Like maybe bushes or lay downs and he’ll make it sound like if you don’t have 65 pound braid you won’t even land the fish. I used to fish that stuff with 14lb mono when I was a kid

[@johnw7269]

Go with braid to fluro leader if you can't afford to change the whole spool with fluro every two days of fishing.

[@0tt0z]

Kinda a newbie here. Do you go through alot of fluro? I am using mono right now.

[@captainron3494]

maybe this will help on knots my uncle fishing for ocean tour. in a 72 gt Hatteras yes a beast of a boat.. but for over 25 years he uses a shark knot he says never never cam be broken. so about 5 years ago I started using it and I've never broken off at tie even if I try to when hung up it will not not break at tie... ocean guys been using it for years...

[@bobnokley]

Lot's of help. I have been away from tournaments just getting back. Your insights are very "absorbable"

[@macdavis757]

Hi Randy, what about copolymer lines.?

[@robertsheppard2338]

Randy I agree with you 100%, you have to get bit before you get them in the boat. No doubt

[@taylorpogue88]

I think in a year pros spend more on respooling than on livescope. (If they paid for either one)

[@terrytresemer2864]

If your talking about spooling to change test or mono vs floro is probably mistaken. Many carry extra spools or even reels as I do. If I have a malfunction I just cut off the lure swap the reel tie back on and go back to fishing. Yet for some, I know they will strip and refill on the fly. It's a waste of tournament time in my book.

[@clay7514]

Thanks randy, good information

[@chrisboyd1408]

When should we exclusively use braid?

[@gillgetter3004]

Spin fishing for mostly smallies, and some large mouth here in Michigan, I’ve used braid to flouro for years. Per your suggestion I tried straight flouro and have I think got more bites?

[@chrisboyd1408]

Thanks for sharing

[@randybarger8649]

Awesome good job ole buddy

[@robertwilliamson6958]

Sir, I’ve seen some of your videos on floro and spinning gear. I’ve noticed you like invisx for it. Have you experimented with invisx vs tatsu on a spinning reel? I’ve never used tatsu but have used invisx and I had a lot of break offs with invisx but my fishing is also not specific to bass, more general species river fishing. I was not using straight floro on my reels either unless it was a baitcaster. But do you prefer the invisx over tatsu on a spinning reel? If so why?

[@kellimurrell1852]

When your flipping with a lighter fluorocarbon 15lb, what type of knot are you tying to hook ?

[@johnm2617]

Wish I could get out fishing ! Winter is here in northeast pa! All I can do is look at the boat ! Wrapped up under the carport * probably till april !!

[@nateriley4067]

I'll be thinking of you John while I'm fishing, tomorrow's forecast in Lakeland, FL is sunny with a high of 77 degrees. About time Florida got out of this deep chill.

[@johnm2617]

@@nateriley4067 Thanks man ! Stick a good one for me !

[@SpookyRedz]

Thanks for your expertise, very well explained

[@zachg5356]

Are there circumstances where you fish that jerkbait on 12 lb line? In Florida I worry about 6 not being enough. Awesome video Randy!!

[@williamchoate641]

How do you get that coiling away from straight floro on spinning reels?

[@nateriley4067]

You use light braid on spinning reels, that's how

[@rogercastle2434]

To speak on the pound test, Seaguar diameter is so much smaller than a line like Berkley. Their 8 pound test is like Seaguar 12 pound test. Thats big

[@rickb6694]

I'm just a bank fisherman and 5 rods are usually enough, not including my kid's. I have 2 ultra lights with 4lb, and a medium running 8lb Sufix Advanced mono; this is by far the most amazing mono I've ever used in my life, and I run 6lb on my kid's rods. I don't ever need to go super deep because it will just get snagged. I run a medium heavy with 20lb braid, and another with 10-12lb fluorocarbon if I need it. I usually just take first 3. I have 2 spare chonky noodle rods with 30lb braid for heavy river fishing with dirty water if I'm going for catfish or carp but they're usually left at home. I'd be willing to bet having just one rod with fluoro would suffice for the vast majority of casual bank anglers so cost shouldn't really enter into the equation. I refuse to spend my fishing time retying leaders, it's bad enough having to constantly tie things for my kids lol.

[@matthewweimer42]

Thoughts on co-polymer?

[@floydgilreath1875]

Good video, help me make up my mind about fluorocarbon, I have it on 5 out of 6 rigs, this just made me feel like that was good.

[@wolverinex4243]

When you know how to fish, Walmart brands are great such as Cajun or Eagle Claw. But, if you want the best, but the one that says they've won the most records among all lines combined.

[@robertdtimmerman]

My braid usage is pretty much for Frogs and whopper ploppers. Flourocarbon is so expensive, I used Kast King Flourocoat…their I-cast winning copolymer line that is Flourocarbon coated. I’ve yet to loose a fish due to a knot breaking or the line breaking. It’s excellent budget fishing line.

[@hoyjoyt3409]

Lmao kast king won something at I-cast

[@mikecollett8513]

Not advocating for one over the other but a few points that may be relevant to the Intuitive Posse: Mono absorbs water over time (lessens line strength) and is affected by exposure to ultraviolet light (coil memory on old line). Berkley suggest it loses 20% of it's strength after 100 hrs of exposure (that's kind of irrelevant). Least expensive, good for it must be changed to keep fresh. Fluorocarbon: made from different plastic :), doesn't absorb water and not effected by UV. (those line changers may want to stop thinking like it's mono, it's pricey). Refractory value ( closer to water) Mono and Flouro have about the same stretch but the strain cure is different. Flouro is stiff comparatively speaking (old timers might remember Big game vs XL mono on a spinngin reel). Significantly more expensive but should provide many more hours (days, weeks, months) of use. Your mileage may vary. It all boils down to perceived value. Don't get caught up believing whats shown in commercial advertising. All the best.

[@nateriley4067]

Mike, Could you explain your sentence "Mono and Fluoro have about the same stretch but the strain cure is different."? I always thought Fluoro had much less stretch that mono, and I've never heard the phrase strain cure before. If the meaning of "strain cure" is is self-evident, then I know what it means, if not, more explanation would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@mikecollett8513]

@@nateriley4067 Making up numbers but for illustration purposes. 10# test for both. Mono may start stretching at 2# of weight (maybe less or more). as the weight is increased the mono stretches roughly 30% before ultimate failure, breaking. Fluoro may start stretching at a different weight but still stretches about 30% at failure. Question; how hard is a DD22 or 10XD actually pulling? Maybe getting into the marketing B.S. territory?

[@nateriley4067]

@@mikecollett8513 Thank you for the quick reply and good explanation. Happy Holidays!

[@fishingwithjett5373]

I honestly been thinking about buying a few of those $25 plus Megabass jerkbaits because I truly believe they catch fish at a high rate. I'm just scared to spend $25 plus for lure, $30 plus for 6-8lbs Fluorocarbon (which I love fishing lighter line) then all sudden a wind knot or my line breaks and there goes $25 plus bucks. I'll admit I scared 😂 but I'm trying to get the courage to try it.

[@timmer1713]

Don’t think about losing it. One great fish will make it worth it. Or fish in bathtub and you’ll never lose it

[@jessehandlin7589]

has anyone tested the breaking strength of seagar fluorocarbon line .just curious

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Story Time I Live Born And Raised In Northern.California SF Bay Area Now Live 10 Min From The Ca Delta But in The Bay Area There are a Lot Of Small And Medium Size Lake That Have Some Giant Bass But They Get Hammered a Lot Of Fishing Pressure Year Round But One Lake I Use To Fish Was Electric Motors Only and I Have a 17' Bass Tracker I Just Used The Trolling Motor And In The Back Of The Lake It Has Flooded Willow Trees From 20 to 15 Feet Deep and Before Braided Spider Wire Line Came Out On My Flipping Rod I Used Trilene 17 to 20 LB Test I Used to drop a Craw Worm in The Deep Willows and Hook Big Bass I Could Not Get Out I Would Get Broken Off All The Time lol But When I Got Braid Line I Finally Got Them Out a Most Of Them Were Only 4 or 5 LB Braid Line Is One Of The Greatest Innovations Of Fishing

[@curtisloden7201]

I have never understood the Braid to Fluorocarbon. Like you say the Knot alone is a weak link. You will also see them go from, let's say 20lb braid to 6lb fluorocarbon leader. What do they think the 20lb braid is doing? Unless I'm a complete idiot the 6lb leader is still the weakest link and with the knot, it may not even be a 6lb rating on strength.

[@bassman6211]

I've never had an issue with connection knots breaking lower than the leader test. Early on I had issues with them coming undone but I've learned to beef up my connection knot and now I rarely have to tie more than 1 leader a day. I personally use braid to leader on spinning outfits because it casts like a dream and I have less problems with line twist/issues common with mono/fluorocarbon on said outfits. Plus I'm a line watcher, it's easier to see a bright fluorescent braid, at least for my eyes.

[@curtisloden7201]

@@bassman6211 That makes sense. Thanks

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

This is correct. 20lb braid to 6lb leader means you are fishing with 6lb line

[@snotshovelinfection305]

Is it true that seagaur makes the bass pro shops excel flourocarbon line?

[@ronniemitchell9221]

That’s a great question..?

[@snotshovelinfection305]

@@tagg946 I've seen some reviews on it and I would say its pretty impressive especially at $9.99 for 150-200 yrds depending on what lb test it

[@tommydong8070]

This is Seaguar line of products advertisement.

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

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[@jesseboyden3119]

Unfortunately I learned to fish on braid. Got used to the sensitivity and can't fish anything else

[@paulconder26]

But I can’t afford straight flouro. And go 20- 30’ leader

[@Defender_928]

👏👏❤❤🙏🙏

[@kansasbass2478]

Bass can see braid 20 yds away but can't see the giant treble hooks hanging off the "minnow" they are looking at? LOL

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

They can see hooks. They definitely take away strikes

[@clay7514]

Kinda makes you wonder tho. Like how did we catch the heck out of em on fluorescent blue in all water clarity’s 25-30 years ago

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

@@clay7514 there were a lot more bass in the lakes back then

[@clay7514]

@@randyblaukatintuitive true

[@arnoldfoote1925]

Come on Randy if the Bass are smart enough to see Braided line 20 feet away, think maybe they would be smart enough not to eat any artificial Bait. Seaguar still supply your Fluro, No charge?

[@fish4kbcf]

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[@FisForFishing777]

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