The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Line Size - Bass Fishing Hacks

[@pittsburghaquaria6011]

Pennsylvania bass and trout angler 🙋‍♂️ Bass: Baitcasters 50 lb braid, sometimes 17 lb flouro leader 30 lb braid, 12 lb flouro leader Spinning 8 lb mono Trout 6 lb flouro

[@calebmcnelly2885]

if im ever in penn i'll use 8 lbs on my spinning reel, love 4lbs mono on spinning!!

[@willtrax71]

Ok I’m 50 now but will gladly accept Sponsorship lol I’m getting back into Fishing after 2 decades off and having some “Backlash” issues but getting there and Man Fishing Line is expensive. Great Video my Friend Stay Safe Semper Fidelis Oh and I just watched the Tournament where your Duckett Rod snapped and you still landed that Lunker outta the Grass Lol

[@AmeiFinn]

I'm using .28 40# braid on a spinning rod for fishing here in Finland. I can't cast as far but definitely saving money in lures. The snags are crazy here in the river.

[@FishingWithDamon]

Really enjoyed this episode of bass fishing hope you enjoy the rest of the holidays for us fishing season is right around the corner! And today I got my learner’s permit to drive soon I can go to all kinds of good spots!

[@WheelerFishing]

Awesome! I was super excited as well when I could explore new places.. Shoot, i still get super excited

[@HanSoloxcs]

Great stuff, glad to have another video!

[@BluntTruth7]

Are you using a braid backing with your fluoro are is it straight fluoro? If you're using braid backing with fluoro leaders what are the combos you're using I.e., 30# braid with 14 # Fluoro. Awesome video on diameter of line focus instead of on the poundage. Thanks.

[@oledevon]

What's the best test line for Lew's baitcaster 14-50 lb line is what is recommended for it

[@jacobcopelin5407]

Please make another video about fishing line of you can man! This was super helpful and I have lately been on the fence of what to yse

[@WheelerFishing]

Might have to!

[@APFishingAdventures]

Thanks JDub! Always great to learn new things from the OG’s!! Great video

[@therealkosmora229]

I've had sooo many random snap offs with 12 to 14 lb test flouro, usually on the hookset. It's not even worth it losing so many fish. Braid to flouro, shakyhead, Texas rigged craws, dropshot. I think 17 is the lightest I'll go because of the inconsistency of lighter flouro.

[@edgarmelton8091]

One of the best crankes of all time says too use braided line I like 20 lb MaxC power pro what are your thoughts on this I like it on chatter baits as well I like too feel everything I touch braid allows me too feel better

[@jairoalonso5191]

Big Game,the best mono on the market, now in a new color that’s easier to see!

[@jubailijoseph6971]

What i am still confused about ... Is line pound test relative to the size of fish you are catching .... My gear is a 5000 spinning rod, with a short 10-30 grams medium- light cast with braid line 15 lb test. In the pond i am fishing there are monster fish i am afraid to cast deep avoiding losing the lure or break the rod. Do i go for it and try to cast deep or i need to upgrade the rod and reel and the line as well ... Fishing nile perch

[@StevoGFishing]

Appreciate the tip! Have a tournament next month

[@stevemccrory9130]

Do you trust the diameters stated, or do you use a micrometer to check the diameters? I'm in the UK, and generally a 15lbs monofilament line is 0.28 - 0.35mm, while 0.15mm is between 3.5lbs and 5lbs breaking strain. Very curious.

[@JonR35]

He most likely referring to fluoro carbon. Say 15# fluro is .15 and mono 15 is like .22 thus is just an example not the actual diameter

[@brianwright4696]

I just started and I’m using basic 20lb fishing line I guess it’s mono. Is that too big for the Potomac river?

[@nickmccarthy8629]

what is that white spool holder and where can I pick one up?

[@Bponce9]

Please do make another one i tend to have have test pound that i don’t know the in depth part

[@erokraider1690]

Since I’m an average Joe fisherman I just do 8lb on my spinning rods and 12 on my baitcasters.

[@WheelerFishing]

Solid for most places!

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Average Fisherman 👋. Redfish 20lb braid , 20lb fliouro Bass 15 lb Pline ccx - bait caster 10 lb - Spinning Crappie and Bream 8lb - Spinning

[@dannyhudson5405]

I do 8 and 10 mono.

[@FishiganMilligan]

I feel like everyone uses fluorocarbon these days but I'm not a huge fan. I'd rather go braid then tie to a leader. Can you go with a stronger fluoro line that way?

[@michaelace4739]

I'm strictly braid on everything.

[@stephenholcomb3284]

Can you explain when it's necessary to use floro, mono, or braid.

[@WheelerFishing]

Just to keep it super simple and basic.. floro - most situations, sinking baits, sensitive baits mono - topwaters, some cranking plugs, floating / rising lures, etc braid - heavy cover vegetation fishing, lighter braid for finesse floating situations as well as braid to floro leaders on spinning rods for cast-ability/ sensitivity

[@brady8257]

@@WheelerFishing when you use mono is there a color you prefer? One of the big selling points of fluorocarbon is invisibility underwater and I was wondering which color of mono is least visible to the fish.

[@Pecanhead]

And this is another reason why you have had as much sucess as you have. This is Something most don't talk abt or honesty dont even consider. I absolutely love the content Jacob. Hope all Is well with u and your family.

[@coreychurchill8889]

I like these tip videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@WheelerFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@rayjones9514]

What size and color muddy water

[@grizzly424]

I run 10lb on my spinning rod and 14-15lb on my baitcaster

[@joshuagreen9048]

Hey sir, what spinning reels do you prefer, wanting to get one of you duckett line rods and match it up with a great reel. Thank you from Chattanooga

[@Justin-bt5yf]

Shimano vanford is what many pro fisherman use no matter if they're sponsored or not by shimano. That reel has a cult following among bass fisherman. Pretty sweet

[@WheelerFishing]

No way, the Stradic is better than the Vanford still... The newer Duckett spinning reels are my go to's most of the time now, Honestly.

[@joshuagreen9048]

@@WheelerFishing awesome Good to know thank you. 🛎🛎

[@chrisroberts1336]

Love the advice keep it up .Thank you.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Great intro brother!

[@AndrewTa530]

How do I get line spool sizes like that?

[@jessevowell6103]

Braid for top waters and flipping 50 Flouro carbon baitcaster 17 Jigs texas rigs chatter baits spinning baits Cranking 12 pound flouro Jerk baits 12 pound flouro Spinning rod 15 pound braid to a 10 pound flouro leader Poppers,spooks 15 pound mono

[@jessevowell6103]

@feeshyfeeshy hey man that’s just what works for me you do you

[@jimharney1859]

What is the best rod for swim jigs.I enjoy the videos

[@pittsburghaquaria6011]

7 ft - 7’6” medium-heavy or heavy rod. I throw mine on a 7’3” heavy st croix rod with 50 lb braid to a 17 lb flourocarbon leader

[@rowanyangsao4910]

Thank you so much!

[@jessemiller3561]

Great info thank you.

[@WheelerFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ralphmendeziii7616]

Great info you just cleared up so many questions for me. Thanks for the short video!!

[@topraider5284]

A nutter piece of the puzzle

[@DavidStanleymusic]

10 lb is plenty if you dont fish where there is a lot of snags and mono is the best. if you fish in gin clear trout streams you are better off with very low diameter 4-6 lb if you fish in a back water flooded area where the water is stained brown or green then you can get by with heavy line, 20 -30lb.

[@fishingwithjackson3941]

Love your vids

[@topraider5284]

Good info 👍

[@phillipgahr4210]

Great video would like to hear more about line and rod power and action also if that effects it

[@WheelerFishing]

Will do

[@PCAPastorTrav]

Would love a LOT more detail about fishing line. What’s the lightest line you’d ever use in a tournament? Spinning? Braid with leader?

[@WheelerFishing]

Great suggestion!

[@jamesc.murray5932]

Good video. Yet here are a few other variables to consider, when choosing line size, type and strength... Fluorocarbon line not only is slightly smaller in diameter for the same pound test line, as compared to mono, but it is a better choice in clear water for its lower refraction rate (harder for fish to see). And fluorocarbon sinks, unlike a lot of monofilament line. So, depending on the application and circumstances that you are fishing, these are important factors to consider between the two lines before fishing one or the other, as well. Monofilament line will retain water over its use, compared to fluorocarbon line. Yet monofilament line will have more initial stretch or 'give', which is a good thing, when using faster action (especially extra fast action) rods. The new braids are great, too. Especially when one wants more 'feel', when the fish is playing with and/or starting to commit to the bait. Paired with a softer, 'crankbait' type of more moderate action rod, and as long as the fisherman is good enough a caster to fish it, braid can be a superior line choice within some applications, as compared to mono or fluorocarbon lines (yet easier for the fish to see, if you're not fishing it fast, for a reaction type of bite). PowerPro Maxquatro braid is fun to play around with, too.: Thinner and more supple than other comparable pound test braid, so easier to fish most of the time. It's still abrasion resistant enough under most circumstances. And it lets baits drop more naturally and get down deeper than larger diameter braid, while still maintaining the breaking strength of heavier pound test braids. Tight-lines!!!!!

[@zacpearson1878]

I tried 12 lb advanced and it got terrible memory and kinked up on me and broke off when I was cranking, do you have a solution or do you just swap ur line often

[@benjihilliard1755]

Try suffix seige, blue box, great line!!!

[@robertwilliamson6958]

Interesting timing for this video. What your talking about I’ve experienced some of what your talking about lately. Only, much lighter line/tiny lure fishing for bass. For example. I caugh the crap out of them on 4lb with a dropshot, upped to 6 on a simmilar rod same brand company same bait same weight, 1/2 the bites. Went back to 4lb, same everything else, back to almost every cast getting bit. This was a couple weeks ago here in Illinois. Clear water, 4-5ft visibility at least. I’m not sure if the action of the bait was hindered by the 6lb fluro, or if they’re line shy. Very hard telling. Thinking about being crazy and trying 2lb line so see what happens under the same conditions, with the same presentation, in the same area and see what happens. I’m not catching anything but small fish there anyways. Always a chance of a big one but 95% are small, and non tournament situation, it’s fun to test theories and get answers.

[@williamscarlton111]

What brand line were you using?

[@WheelerFishing]

I know plenty of guys and situations that it could very well make a difference even down to that small of a measurement! It's pretty wild to never quit learning.

[@lollipopc7536]

I only use mono for the extra thickness cause my arm is my rod.my hand is my reel and my drag is my grip..dont do this if u are not asian

[@jamesc.murray5932]

And something else to just throw-into the mix as an 'international' post script.: The Japanese have an entirely different system to measure their fishing lines with. Worth noting, for the "JDM" type of guy who buys that type of bass fishing equipment, where finesse can be key, and you need to know what equivalent "American" line to use.

[@elonmust7470]

Great info! I enjoy your channel, if only some of the other bass guys conducted themselves like you do & not like they're trying to get every 10 year old on youtube to subscribe.

[@hemamsurajitsingh1092]

Get to the point man. No wonder the no.of likes

[@cbsbass4142]

3 minutes and 43 seconds and I have no useful information. UGGH

[@calebmcnelly2885]

I use 50lbs braided line. I still catch big bass and I can get unstuck from and tree wraps limbs hookups

[@AmeiFinn]

I use 40# and catching pike and perch with no issues. I got tired of my lines snapping. Granted if I had a boat and not fishing from the shore I'd probably go lighter.