fireline, mono, bass?

[ssaamm]

Sorry if this is a repetitive question. I like to use Jigworms off the weedline like everyone does for bass and whatever bonus species bite as well. Fireline is as sensitive as it gets, but is it worth the tradeoff in being easier for them to see? I have tried spicing a mono leader on the end. Sometimes it works for a while and other times after a few fish it pulls through at the worst possible time. What do you folks use mono, superline, or a combo? Or does anyone have any splicing hints? Thanks for the tips.

[Banger]

I do alot of jigworm fishing and have used mono most of the time. I have tried the super lines but did not really care for it. I almost always run 8lb. test, and have found that p-line flouroclear works best for me. I have had good luck with that line for the last two years.

[SCUMFROG]

Spider line is all I use now. After loosing to many fish to breaking mono. Nothing gets away now.

[locolocal]

I have "sight-fished" bedded and cruising bass and have never had a problem with them being bugged by braid. If you're worried about it, try the 14lb Fireline. The smaller diameter should be harder to see and with the algea blooms of summer almost here, the clouded water should almost eliminate any chance of them getting spooked.

If you're fishing a very clear lake or early spring, I think the topic warrants more consideration then it does now. My thoughts.

[Snag]

I've been using 8lb mono and haven't had any problems landing bass on the edge. The northerns are another story. I'm going to try some fireline my next time out. I lost five jigworms in the last two weeks.

[Ray Esboldt]

I like 8lb mono for jigworm. It's probably the old dog syndrome, but it fits the way I fish. I detect about half of my jigworm bites by watching the line, so sensitivity is not that big of an issue.

I dislike the no-stretch quality of superlines with jigworms for a couple reasons. One, I set the hook too hard. When I've tried it, I have occassionally staightened a hook. I know, don't set it as hard. Can't do it. Two, I have watched fish tear the jig out of their mouth right at the boat with one last surge. Sure, use a lighter tipped rod. Nah, don't like them.

Like I said, it's probably the old-dog, new-trick deal, but I'm satisfied with mono.

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Ray Esboldt

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[Deitz Dittrich]

I too am an 8lb mono guy for jigworm. The jigworm is a finess rig, the second you start using braid, it no longer is a finess rig. I could see where the limpness of braid may be a great help to its action. But with the jig worm you are fishing an exposed hook so the non-stretch aspect of the rig doesn't need super hard hook sets.

I use quite a bit of braid, but not on jig worms...

[CASTnBLAST]

Love Spiderwire too but opt to go with mono using jignworm.