Why You Should ONLY Use Braid on Your Spinning Reels!

[@paulisemonger280]

Thanks dude. I love the lack of overdramatic presentation. It’s like listening to a buddy helping a first timer as I am.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thanks!

[@tokin4207]

Exactly

[@gerardchong6092]

i just switched over to braid and it was the best decision ive done in a while the way u can literally feel every bite and with minimal delay when setting ur hook setting hooks goes more smoothly only thing that can be a little hard would be having to use different knots than what i am used to but with practice it becomes easy

[@Socalfisher85]

I'm still using the same knots as I've used with mono. Not much of a difference, except when tying on a fluoro leader.

[@yokfin53]

Yes. Switched over to braided lines years ago. Just attached a section of fluoro leaders.

[@TWC6724]

This is my go to line setup for all my spinning gear. Love it.

[@Spiraljam]

Started doing this after I moved home from AZ in 2011, and all my buddies were fishing on straight braid and I had 6lb flouro 😂. They didn’t miss many catches, I spent most of the day picking out line memory tangles. I learned how to tie a leader knot and never looked back. All rods get braid now.

[@dadbod4life]

Ive been using braid for years. My nine year old son is really getting into fishing now as well. Just got him his first light duty rod and a medium setup for bass and northern fishing. I am spooling him up with braid tomorrow. Cant wait for him to have the hassle free fishing that braid allows.

[@davidmeyer9648]

Braid does get line twist that can cause problems as well. In order to minimize twist I set the rod down and pull out 30-40 yards of line across my yard. Then I reel the line back in between my fingers. I do this before every trip and it really helps. I have no issues and sometimes my fishing partners are swearing up a storm about line tangles. Try it, you’ll like it.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I’ve never tried it!

[@davidmeyer9648]

@@nathanquincefishing7122 I just hate problems on the water and do this religiously before every fishing trip. I just spent 1 1/2 hours getting a massive tangle out of my fishing buddies spinning reel that has 10 lb test smackdown braid. That stuff seems to have more problems than suffix 832 which i use. Keep up the good work on your channel.

[@JA-gx4hb]

If you're fishing in a boat, snip your terminal tackle off and trail your line behind the moving boat. I sometimes troll salmon with fairly heavy mono and line twist is a problem (Spinning tackle is so much easier for kids and women when battling a big King, but then you have to deal with line twist.)

[@joedennehy386]

Your drag is too light. If you are winding while the fish is taking line out, every wind puts 6 twists in the braid. So set your drag so a fish has to work to take line out, and if its running stop winding

[@mikeantes9597]

Thanks Nate Im a big fan of braid as well .Being from up north I can't believe you didn't mention the ONE thing braid is not good for and that is using it in cold weather braid absorbs water and freezes making it impossible to fish with.Thats when I go to mono or fluro.👍

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

That is true I forgot that one!

[@danielflowers3564]

I use wd-40. Let out half spool reel in with a wetted cloth. Bada boom Bada bing.

[@DominusEstOK]

I couldn’t agree more Nathan. I’m a huge convert to braid to leader. All your points are spot on. I also do this on my baitcasters as well.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice!

[@rdickey7371]

I have to agree. I switched to braided line years ago on my spinning reels. I have far less problems with it and it holds up so much better than monofilament and fluorocarbon. It doesn't affect my fish catching at all. Even in clear water I still catch fish.

[@Lsmoe]

Thanks Nathan !! Was looking at all my reels last night. I was thinking because I have high visibility line . Fish would see me ,then not touch my baits. I'm so using braid on all my spinning rods with Floro leader Thanks for keeping it simple !! Instant Sub !!

[@FiciousCritik]

I started using braid decades ago on my spinning/dropshot combo with a tiny swivel and a fluoro leader. Now I use braid on most of my reels, including my casting reels. I have no apprehension about leader knots anymore.

[@NobleKorhedron]

I would still use a swivel, @FiciousCritik; I'm not really confident in my ability to tie proper leader-to-braid knots...

[@TNAROHfan]

@@NobleKorhedron The thing I don't like about swivels, is that I use a lot slip rigs and that limits my depth variability considerably. The Alberto knot is super easy. I suppose the FG is the best, but I just can't tie it on the water to save my life, and the difference in it and the Alberto is pretty negligible IMO, for most applications.

[@archer1483]

iFish braids on both casting and spinning and absolutely love it on both

[@scottsluggosrule4670]

Been using 17lb Trilene Clear Blue Fluorescent for years..mostly saltwater. More visible, great for fishing at night with a blacklight head lamp..can pull in 40lb rays & 30lb stripers no issues (a couple of rods have broken but line held). Yes braid is more sensitive and I can get two seasons out of it but I hate untangling it, it will cut you, it's tough on your line guides, and knots are less secure if you aren't very careful. And of course it is less resistant to abrasion. And then there is the sound..after a short time I get tired of hearing it..anyone else hate that sound?

[@TennTimes]

Love how you present topics. Learned alot from your content.

[@SJBassin]

OK first off good video and thank you for posting it. But I gotta say i'm in the other camp of not using braid (I know very unpopular opinion). Here's why for me. A. Wind Knots B. Spool knots. C. frays D. Knot Strength. I lost more lures in the 3 years i ran nothing but braid whether it was a slight knick I didn't see in the braid and I sent the lure sailing into the depths of the lake. The rock or metal (I fish alot of rock quarries) I didn't see the braid rub up against and all of a sudden there's nothing there (lures gone) I lost a couple rod tips to the braid wrapping around the top eye and me snapping the tip off (in 57 years I had never done that til braid) 99% of the time I am fishing shoreline and the heaviest line I use spinning rod wise is 12lb (State record bass is 10lbs our average fish is 2-3 lbs on a good day) I can work every bit of shoreline using various line weights and never need to "Bomb" a cast out there and if I do I drop down in line size to 6-8. My costs have completely nose dived since I am not going through so much braid. I get 1000 yd spools of Sufix as an example for 9.99 each. My braid averaged $15.00 per 150 yards. in the last 2 plus years of no braid I have lost 1 lure and that was because I tied to an eye on a lure that I saw that was knicked and went against my better judgement and tied on anyways. I do think braid has it's good points and uses but for me and my setups it's an uneeded cost. Also alot of the old wives tales about mono stretch and coils is recycled from 20+ years ago from when mono was pretty bad i'd have to admit. Mono and flouro have evolved as well with the years. Also you soak your mono before using it and closing the bail with your hand eliminates 90% of the issues people complain about in mono. and no need for leader tying most of the time. Thanks again and sorry for the long reply keep the videos coming!

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thanks! Appreciate the comment and positive feedback! I love hearing other peoples ways of fishing and preferences!

[@stevescuba1978]

Man that's wild. I've used 15lb power pro for multiple seasons, dragging it around rocks and pylons with barnacles and oysters on them. I've rarely had the line just get cut. As for wind knots, I found that happens far less often when you stay on the smaller size line per your setup ...IE: rod and reel want 10-20 lb braid, use the 10 and stay to the heavier side on lures. Similar to fly fishing, you need a higher contrast between the terminal tackle and the weight of the line, or the line doesn't get "pulled" through the air by the lure.

[@SJBassin]

@@stevescuba1978 Just used a rod this weekend with braid and it wound up in the trunk. mono saved the day.

[@Machria23]

I’m with you! I can’t stand braid. I used it one season and had nothing but issues with it. I could care less about the cost, but it is a pita to deal with. My mono lasts 3 or 4 years on reels before it starts getting “curly” from being on the reel and needs replaced. Forget briad, JUNK.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Great video & tips!!! I use braid to leader and do not have any problems as well. Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thanks good luck!

[@JA-gx4hb]

At times surf casting in lake michigan waves can churn up a lot of moss. Braid will be coated in green goo but mono doesn't pick up much. Also trolling with braid is impossible at times because of the darn spiny fleas that stick to it.

[@Socalfisher85]

Thank you for this video. I still use mono because I don't need a leader with mono (most of the time at least) and the stretch gives me the needed delay when setting the hook. And the stretch of mono keep me from tearing the hook off of soft-mouthed fish. Don't get me wrong, I use braid on my baitcasters, but I still use mono on some and on my spinning reels. To each his own.

[@tcox8729]

Great information!! I have braid on most my spinning reels (besides my UL setup for trout). Alot of spinning reels now have braid ready spools so why not use it. Braid works really well for carp and catfishing on hair rigs as well because it sets the hook easier and doesn't require me to have the drag on the reels set super strong.

[@mch.l.trecords9169]

I agree with the points in this video and I do a similar thing I use 30 lb test braid on all my spinning reels and just use different lb test leader lines. I see a lot of people advocate for 65 lb test braid all the way up 100 lb test braid for monster sized fish. But the reality is even for monster-sized fish you'll never need more than 30 lb test braid if you set your drag right. I know guys that have used 30 lb test braid to catch 200 lb sharks deep sea fishing just by adjusting their drag to 15 lb test. So anything over 30 lb test is overkill for any fish you'll ever catch ever but to each their own. Also I personally like to use reaction tackle 4 strand high vis green braided fishing line.

[@tonyviers-de9qi]

So you tie a leader on?

[@chaddrumm6809]

Heck I fish more stained water with a fairy wand and I’ll use 20 lb Camo braid without a leader. I’ll tie the bait to the darker green section, and the brighter sections of the braid help with line visibility. Deadly for skipping knarly cover. Almost never break off when hooked up in the jungle. IMO I get plenty of bites not worrying about the line visibility.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice! Sometimes they don’t care about the line!

[@randomheroat420]

Also, I'm so glad your channel is growing. When I found you you just had over 1k. Great growth bud!

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@escapetherace1943]

I like that green, it's my favorite line color. Second favorite is bright yellow. But you can buy colored mono and mono is still always a good choice

[@JAMESlock1911]

I switched to braid right before a vacation. I would not have been able to land a huge catfish on my light action spinning rod without it. I was fishing for panfish but happened to hook a big cat. Also braid cast great.

[@jakestevens8552]

That is all I’ll use I learned the hard way growing up fishing Lanier.

[@jakestevens8552]

I just throw braid mainly cause the line twist is outrageous on flouro

[@mikegardiner3934]

ditto on Lanier. I tied a minimum 10’ flouro leader. I start with 15’ then retie when gets down to 10’. 👍

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice it works!

[@JoeRaygun]

The flexibility and abrasion resistance of mono make it far superior fishing off the rocks.

[@richardhart9204]

Yep, I switched to braid around 15 years ago, and have not looked back.

[@jasonsmouse6570]

I've been using the Camo braid. You just convinced me to switch to a brighter color.

[@tontobb8956]

U choose the lines suitable to the location and conditions Clueless blanket comment from a yank who has never fished rough dangerous reef areas in Australia Bad advice ma boi

[@GFWoodchuck]

​@@tontobb8956 He's talking about bass in North America. He even said bass. Many times.

[@Khans0120]

​@@GFWoodchuckwho cares what fish are mentioned? Tontobb is still right, the color of the braid needs to be chosen based on the water conditions of where you intend to fish. For example for murky water where I am in the USA, I'm using moss green braid to help it blend in and not spook any fish.

[@GFWoodchuck]

@@Khans0120 Did you even read what's being said?

[@Khans0120]

@@GFWoodchuck yes, in fact I did read what was said and tontobb does have a point. The fishing gear, from hooks to bait and fishing line need to be considered to a great aspect in regards to the location we fish in. A bright green braided line won't work well in clear, almost translucent water, as it will in murky water. I recently bought a bright red braided line and then returned it to get a moss green one because that color in murky water practically becomes near invisible to the fish....unlike red. This goes for bass as well as any other fish.

[@MrFishBlood]

I agree, although I use power pro. I fish spinning gear exclusively, I just have heavy spinning rods for baits most guys throw with casting gear... I just use a lot of mono leaders, sometimes fluoro.

[@kevinbeaudean704]

I use power pro but the quality is going down. My last 2 spools had no coating and were dull green almost white. A couple spools prior had very little coating.I am trying YoZuri next.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Power pro is good as well!

[@robertbrost7777]

@@kevinbeaudean704 I got some PP this Summer and it was olive in color! Same "moss green" on the package but olive in color. Weird.

[@MrFishBlood]

@kevinbeaudean704 I seem to notice power pros quality declining as well... I've heard good things about Berkley X9 and it seems to be on par with power pro as far as price.

[@TheIconicFisherman]

Personally I can get nearly 100 yard casts with a spinning reel using braid and my trick to achieving this is simple I use a very thin diameter braid no bigger than 30 lb braid ( 8 lb mono equivalent ). And large spinning reels along with very long rods of at least 8 ft long. And my formula for this is 3,000 size reels for 15 lb braid, 4000 size reels for 20 lb braid, and 6,000 size reels for 30 lb braid and a ton of backing. And the reason for these bigger reels and thinner braid is that the bigger reel will create less friction as the thinner braid comes off the spool allowing you to cast farther. And the longer rod will give you more leverage to whip your line out farther as well.

[@joedennehy386]

Suffix is good braid, I use braid for my soft plastic, and jigging sets. Mono is better for some types of bait fishing, and trolling for Marlin and tuna because of the stretch.

[@mikegardiner3934]

Hi Nathan, I agree on the pros. IMO the key in clearer water of >3-4’ is long leader. This is still wayyy cheaper than using all flouro. I start with a 15’ leader. Once down to 10’, I retie. Just a confidence thing. On spybait I keep the longest for obvious reasons.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I definitely use long leaders as well

[@srperry01]

@@nathanquincefishing7122 are you casting with the leader knot within your spool or guides? Do you feel any resistance or drag on your cast as the knot passes through each guide?

[@acelilumelody4445]

​@@srperry01it could be the flourocarbons memory causing you issues. What i do is i have a pair of non slip warehouse gloves with runner fingers, pull the flouro through the rubberwith a stongish grip and it removes the memory

[@josephrickard7973]

Haha. That's me. I'm going to try these tips.

[@DonnMorency425]

I only use braid on my frog rod. I used braid on spinning reels for finesse fishing but over time I got more bites with straight floro. That’s just my experience. Only advantage of braid is that it does last longer and has little memory. But it floats, is tough to work with, expensive, and very visible. You must use leaders and that is a weak link. So there are disadvantages.

[@anthonygehl3563]

Nathan those are some great tips thanks keep up the awesome videos !!

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you!

[@ukstorm2727]

Good video, I too have made the switch completely over to braid on my spinning reels 2 years ago and I've already saved a bunch of money because of it, I was using #15 but have found I can get farther casts with #10 and the knot is smaller so it comes through the guides cleaner , now I have found a drawback and that is when it gets below freezing the braid freezes up and feels like a sawblade coming through the guides, going to rig a few of my backup spinning setups with flouro to fish freezing temps

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

That is one downfall!

[@robertbrost7777]

I think mono might work better, it doesn't coil as badly as straight fluorocarbon does. It's what they used from the beginning of time and, I don't think it has stopped working! LOL

[@robertbrost7777]

@@nathanquincefishing7122 I find braid is so light, on a windy day if you're not casting with the wind at your back or directly into the wind, there is such a bow in the line. It's so light it's nearly unmanageable if you cast at any other angle. That's another downfall.

[@ukstorm2727]

@@robertbrost7777 it still works, have several buddies who swear by Berkeley big game mono

[@vincentcoppola9832]

Raven mono - very little memory and inexpensive. Great for winter steelhead.

[@colobisman6132]

I switched to braid about 2 years ago and never looked back. It's the best switch I've ever made. I use the 15 lb hi-vis yellow with an 8-12 lb fluorocarbon leader. It's a game changer in terms of visibility and feel.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Yes it is!

[@zekeelliottanthony6953]

How many ft/inches is ur leader. Im new to using leaders

[@colobisman6132]

@@zekeelliottanthony6953 I'll use up to 6 feet of leader because I retie often and it can use up your leader pretty quickly.

[@pnwpariah8691]

@@zekeelliottanthony6953 I usually do around 2 feet or so

[@floridamxboys4521]

​@@zekeelliottanthony6953 Use 10 foot fluorocarbon leader.

[@louisgarbi1009]

Great presentation... You were well organized with a constant flow of useful information. Plus, you have an engaging manner without being flashy. You just need to get your notes in front of the camera. (You probably know this.) Those teleprompter rigs are expensive but it would take you to the next level. Be that as it may, you have convinced me to go with braided line. Thanks!

[@MoonHowler9819]

Forgot the importance of a swivel quick connect, makes this set up so easy

[@chriswalls5831]

I talked to guy told me I need to start mono first tie braid to it when using on spinning reel

[@rumcoke9123]

to save money, you can put simple mono halfway, then connect to braid.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

True!

[@eddiekamin]

Never liked Braided line. I was not "familiar" with it. I restrung to Braided during my last fishing trip after I lost 6 $12 lures. After switching, I felt every rock, stump, hit....etc. plus I was able to work free all stuck lures. I will only use Braided on Spinning Reels moving forward. I am sold!!!

[@davelerner8461]

Good stuff Nathan, thanks

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you!

[@EZErik79]

Good informative video. Thank you. I just got into fishing and this helped so thank you once again.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you good luck!

[@EZErik79]

@@nathanquincefishing7122 Thank you. Keep cranking out the informative vids so I can shut the know it alls I know up I fish with lol.

[@downtowniberville]

Boy u got a winner with this one this my next buy asap

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thanks!

[@dougbas3980]

Thanks, good advise

[@Steve-qw8hj]

Dude this is a channel like I have been looking for !! Actual tips and information most Chanel’s are just lots of talk and never say anything or a promo for their sponsors and lots of talk about needing a different combo every time the wind changes directions! Thanks!! New subscriber here!

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@allenfowler1794]

I was using 30 lb hi-viz yellow braid to 20 lb fluro leader until a giant bass broke a palomar knot at the hook. I like the hi-viz because I can see it. Anyway, I planned to switch to straight moss green braid until someone told me use a black sharpie on the last six feet or so before the bait. So far so good. I still may go back fluro leader.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice!

[@malcolmzoll7613]

Thanks for all the information great video

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you!

[@beermaker1100]

15 lb braid low viz green. No leader it’s not needed.

[@peterolbrisch8970]

I've been using fire line since it came out. Low stretch line makes it so easy to set the hook. None of those dramatic backwards arm sweeps are needed.

[@Boethius411]

Braid is already so sensitive that I don’t know how much the hi viz is necessary I have 3 spinning reels. Two with braid one straight flouro. The flouro is pretty much just for finess cranking and small jerk baits. I also use flouro for float-n-fly on a spinning rod I built on a 10.5’ fly rod blank.

[@marlonb.8243]

I went back to mono. It's a pain, but I don't need a leader most of the time and I need some stretch.

[@calebsmith2131]

The bad thing about braid that no one tells you is cutting of eyelets and reel rollers. Braid has its purpose for sure but other lines have there advantages as well.

[@MxRyder19]

Im a Sedona braid set uo too! Just fire for cheap.

[@MxRyder19]

2 days ago i caught two muskys on my 1piece 6' medium heavy spinning stimula shimano rod... one 43" and the other one was 45" / 25lbs !! Cant believe my rod held that 25lbs monster on my 30lbs braided ! '

[@matrobw]

Excellent video thank you

[@randomheroat420]

I use braid to leader on every one of my 12 rods and reels.. baitcaster and spinning... it works better for me.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Awesome!

[@OUTLAWBBQ]

I went back to floracarbon. Braid wind knots way too much where I live.

[@nativewildman9335]

I use a fused line, basically a braid. Fireline, I wish they made it in more hyvis colors

[@alansarpy]

What is your go to connector knot braid to Fluro?

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Alberto knot!

[@mikestout9349]

A lot of good information here.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thanks!

[@rumcoke9123]

You should always lay on mono first, then braid. Braid will slide on the spool.

[@nancymills5993]

It would be great if you did a review on what tackle you will be taking to Florida. I live in upstate NY and enjoy your video’s. It’s nice to see someone from the same area and the baits you use. I also use braid to fluorocarbon leader on all my spinning reels as well. Great video’s!!

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I could try to do that!

[@Alcopolic]

I have a video idea. What clothing/gear to wear for fishing the river in winter

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I could look into it!

[@greghiday]

Braid to leader is the way to go. How about trying some big swimbait fishing down in Florida?

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I might!

[@scouser2230]

Excellent video.

[@richardkeller6940]

Thanks for the tips

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you!

[@pakfrd7887]

I'm getting into spin fishing as I moved to an area with a lot of lakes. I typically fly fish river but getting into spin fishing the lakes as it's way more efficient. Do you ever use bobbers? I've been using a slip bobber, bobber stopper, etc. But I'm kind of thinking I should try throwing jigs without a bobber and just simplify everything like you're doing.

[@jeanstevenbrucecerina9023]

do we have 2023 spinning reel combo pls? Thanks Nath. big shoutout!!!! here from Philippines

[@PerryShriver]

good stuff.👍👍👍👍👍

[@UserUser14880]

I have 2 2500 reels. Sedona and Vanford. I put 150yrd of only 10lb neon lime braid on both. I have about 1/16th of an inch to go before i get to the slope which is perfect right?

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Correct!

[@johnbutler307]

Thanks

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you

[@marsbotbyl159]

That's your opinion. I'll stick with mono/ fluorocarbon mix.

[@johnnyweaver1300]

I have a question on what knot do you tie fluorocarbon to braid I've tried the double uni-knot, it does hold up while fishing but say I snag it when I have to break it off it always breaks at the knot, I'm using med light rod with 6lb braid & fluorocarbon fishing for crappie! Thanks

[@robertlancaster5004]

Have you tried the Alberto knot

[@johnnyweaver1300]

@@robertlancaster5004 I'll give it a shot thanks

[@kevinbeaudean704]

I have seen test done on leader knots and the double uni is just as good if not better than most. Line will always break at a connection knot which ever you choose. A connection knot loses 30% of line test and that's the better knots. Keep that drag a little loose!

[@johnnyweaver1300]

@@kevinbeaudean704 good to know thanks

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I use the Alberto knot!

[@bobsmoot2392]

Mono and braid both get line twist. Harder to see with braid. Let line out (nothing tied on) while motoring. 5min. Takes all the twist right out.

[@Impossibly-Possible]

Gets you less bites when fishing anything under water, big fish dont get big by being dumb or grtting caught, i fish braid on my frog rod and i just put braid on one of my spinning reels, i feel like if you can see it well they can see it well. And with braid i grt lures stuck on hsrd cover much more, and i cant them thrk unstuck nearly as often.. i havent done a lot of fishing with braid on spinning reel and havent had nearly as many fish on the line, guess ill have to do some more fishing with the setup.

[@oldhardrock2542]

No memory in the line is a great advantage. Convinced me. I tried braid years ago and didn't like it. I've always used mono but, latest few times I've put mono on, the line just doen't seem to perform as well as I remember a lot of years ago. More coiling up, doesn't cast as far. But, back then I only used 6 pound line. I've been using 10 and 12 pound lately. Bigger line diameter makes a difference, I guess.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Bigger diameter definitely makes a big difference!

[@JohnBorja-fu2kr]

Great info

[@2713walker]

Very good video…..what about line for your different baitcaster setups? Thanks.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Fluoro for bottom baits and braid for topwater!

[@johnharmon6730]

Thanks for helping make the decision to go with braid! How long of a leader do you use?

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

15 foot usually

[@steveroberts5471]

What knot are you using for your leaders...

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Alberto knot

[@jmr031908]

832 is a great line. Got a question on a new rod reel combo wanna build for lipless crank baits for walleye and possibly live bait jigging. just started fishing for them this year. I prefer a spinning combo and tend to fish small lakes in the fingerlakes. Got any suggestions?

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

To be honest I don’t fish for walleye much but I imagine any 7 foot medium spinning rod with a 2500 size reel would work!

[@TojiZenin3956]

Sorry mate mono for me and don't have any issues. Also saves me money for other stuff.

[@thomascacioppo3785]

Braid has sawed through my tip eyes too many times. If its not sawing into the tip eye, it makes me think that person fishes only 3 times a year. I agree with you. Mono or Floro for sure. And I dont understand putting on 15 to 30lb. braid then putting on a 10lb leader. Braid also digs into its self on the spool, even on long stroke spools ""made for braid"". Ill never waste my $$$$ again.

[@TojiZenin3956]

Definitely agree. Those of us who fish regularly knows braid cut thru the guides especially when you fight the big ones.

[@jasonthomas4589]

I see mono line moving when a bass eats it. I use mostly weightless zooms

[@bradmccafferty7654]

What knot do you use to join the fluorocarbon leader to the braid?

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Alberto knot!

[@robertbrost7777]

When I first read the title and it sounded like you were advocating for all braid, and only braid all the time, I thought you opened Pandora's Box! I thought you were opening yourself up for a lot of discussion. But, when you mentioned Fluorocarbon leaders, that made more sense. Having said that, when I first started using braid, it was without a leader of any sort. Something really crazy happened one Winter while I was jerk bait fishing. I had just bought my first Megabass jerk bait and told myself I wasn't losing it so, I used straight braid. For some reason, I've caught the majority of jerk bait fish on straight braid. Can you explain this? I think the action with no stretch makes for more prominent twitches.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Interesting I cannot explain it! Fish are weird sometimes!

[@DEXTVHD]

I just had my reel spooled with some new braid, I’m getting some coiling hand casting. What could be the issue?

[@yvonpoitras916]

Would this line i mean braid be good for small brookies

[@gbwhitewarrior]

But the fish can see the bright color braids I live in Fla and the fish will run from bright color braids even with a 10 ft leader. Once the Fla bass sees the line they know something is off and will not bite I have tried this before

[@fysh1945]

What knot do you use for your leader?

[@randomschmo5778]

Seems like i saw him showing how to tie the FG knot for leaders in one of his vids?

[@mikegardiner3934]

FG is the best, but I still tie uni to uni most times since I haven’t had issues and quicker for me. Lazy lol.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I use the Alberto knot!

[@MrDonohuea]

Are you building your own rods now? I've been waiting since August on a north fork c602 x ray blank to start building my own. Supposedly its coming soon...supposedly. I need to pick up a couple mhx elite blanks to fill in the voids in my spinning gear.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I’ve been building my own rods for over 5 years!

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

@@nathanquincefishing7122 Ohh cool, I just noticed. How do you like the mhx blanks or do you have other favorites?

[@drmautz]

Do you put monofilament on first before the braid. I have been advised to do this.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I do!

[@bruceesterline3170]

And you can cast a mile with braid👍

[@FSSFLeeminator]

Hey I just picked up a big spool of 10lb braid for fishing the Indian River Lagoon. I’ve tried a few different brands but really hard to know what it will really be like till trying myself. Sounds like you settled on the 832? Is it still your choice or have you tried anything else out of curiosity? First my neighbor gave me a rod and reel with nanofil but I don’t think you can get it anymore. I really liked that line and very thin don’t know what # test. Then had some 30lb braid for the beach but it wouldn’t cast far enough and don’t need that heavy anyways. Went to 20 pound spider wire regular and it worked pretty good getting fish but it’s starting to fray and the coating coming off it making me a little disappointed. I used a 10lb j-braid x4 and I could cast amazingly far with it but broke my reel in transport. So now I’m in with the reaction tackle 1500 yard spool that should last a long time and not too much money. Used 30lb and 20lb mono for leaders. No issues with the 30 lb but I think 20lb would get more bites but have to check it after catching a toothy guy. So I’ll try the 15# p-line floroclear next for a leader soon. This is part of the fun.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I still only use 832!

[@DaiHGowerWales]

Tangles and wind knots ( and twist issues) are far worse on light braid than on nylon monofilament or fluorocarbon in my substantial experience.And once you've got a knot to untangle it's an absolute nightmare in braid but usually achievable with nylon.

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Nathan. Do you go braid to leader on baitcasters? Seems the benefit would also be good for a pitching set-up. I do use braid to leader on my spinning reels but hate the weakness of connection knots and the knot banging the guides. All connection knots weaken the line test by 30%or more. That's alot when your talking 6 and 8lb test. I guess until someone comes up with something better that's the set-up. I had a good year with swim jigs, any tips to improve on my favorite technique would be appreciated. I cannot get bit on shad colored swim jigs only bluegill.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

I can try a swim jig video in Florida! I don’t usually use it on casting gear

[@mikelon1010]

@@nathanquincefishing7122 yes!! More Florida fishing info please

[@russellalmond5422]

Just got a new pack of 15lb Hi vis yellow braid. Can’t wait to fish a wacky or floating worm. Good points on why braid is better than mono. My only issue is managing when braid gets wrapped around the rod tip or eyes.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Yea that happens sometimes!

[@thomascacioppo3785]

If you fish a lot, braid will saw through the tip eye. Now you have to replace the tip eye on your nice rod you payed good money for.

[@bbowen4629]

How lng of a leader fo you use? Also what color braid is the least visible under water? White? Thanks

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

15 feet on the leader!

[@slimer240]

How long of a leader should you put on? Is it based on water depth?

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Usually 10-15 foot