driftin the high seas

[WestEndAngler]

That's a good looking girl you got there! Nice haul as well!

[Milkjug]

Tiki Kid, I use 1-3' of 20lb flouoro leader. It keeps the plug from tangling as much, and may help keep the fish from spooking from the line. I also like a loop knot for topwaters and jerk-bait style tails (the straight ones).

[lurefisher]

No braid here straight mono!

[KATMAN]

Sorry I didn't respond sooner brother ...great catchin and Cloe is looking prettier by the day! We use a mono leader always on braid here in the Florida flats...clear water is the main reason...plus it makes for easy retying...i did quit using braid on topwaters due to the lack of stretch and increased my catch rate 5 fold on grouper offshore with mono...braid tends to snap off when it gets a big fish on and scrapes on our limestone ledges...mono will stretch and give you a chance...we do use braid for snapper and jigging for the feel of the tap tap tap!!

[rtoler]

Nice

Thanks for the report and pushing me over the edge to try braid again. Anybody got a preference for braid?

[imhammer]

I still use Power Pro most of the time, but there are some other good ones out there. One of our sponsors - Hookset Marine - on the site has 3 different types of Fins. One has a little stretch so it may be an easier conversion. They also make one that is made for casting in the wind......Windtamer. I have been thinking about trying it. Check out the sponsors link for it!

[FlatoutFishin]

Suffix for me, but still thinking about the FINS. I use it(FINS) on my offshore reels and its held up great so far.

[shallowist]

I'm a big fan of cheap mono, but have decided to try Power Pro again. Past experience with my strong arm casting, is that I throw away a bunch of expensive lures. I just haven't learned to calm down about fishing yet. The sensitivity is amazing!!! So much so that with novice anglers, they try to set the hook on averything including passing glass minnows that brush the line. I like stretch in line, especially when fishing topwaters. There are some huge advantages once you make the adjustment in the cast. I'm just a little slow sometimes.

[KATMAN]

i agree with shallowist

[txwhaler 22]

Shallowist....do you have the same problem im having with it burying itself in the spool???with a stiff wind at my back and casting easy no problem....but when i whip it....like you said a just flew another lure into orbit!!! then a more serious problem trying to fix it...

[KATMAN]

power pro 10 lb inshore for jigs..... Also use a 2-3 ft 20 lb fluoro leader inshore...