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4lb fluorocarbon vs 2 lb mono, Fireline...


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The experts always say to use as small as diameter line as possible when targeting crappies and/or pannies, i.e. 2 or 1 lb mono. But I really hate using this stuff; it breaks very easily, hard to see, hard to tie, etc. Fireline is nice but it makes a mess of my flasher and I'm convinced that it is more visible in water, even at low diameters. Last year I tried 4lb fluoro and it worked well. I used 2lb mono side by side several times and didn't notice any difference in the catch rates. Its larger diameter made it alot easier for me to deal with.

Anyone else have any experience or opinions on this?

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When fishing tiny panfish jigs I like using 2 lb line, either P-Line FlourIce or Gamma ESP copoly. I think you get better action on your baits and have an easier time detecting finnicky bites with the lighter line. I just try to be extra careful when tying my knots to make sure they snug up correctly and don't apply any friction to weaken the line.

I think 2lb P-Line and Gamma are better-handling lines than 2 lb mono, ie. some of the problems you have with mono may not be there with those other lines.

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I second what PerchJerker says.Just take your time when tying knots.I also use 3# P-line and I'm trying out some Vicious 2# panfish in green,that's easy to see,but is a little stiff for small jigs.

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for small jigs I use 2lb berkley micro ice. I really like the stuff, but I've never tried p-line or gamma.

When comparing 2 to 4lb the visibility may not be way less, but more importantly for me is I can feel light jigs better because its thin and limp, but has relatively low stretch. Carefull tying your knots and have a good drag and be able to back reel too can help.

I like fireline on some spinning tackle in the summer, but in the winter I only use it on my pike jigging rod. For me it freezes up way faster and isn't as limp as the micro ice is for me. Also I like some stretch cause I fish shallower a lot.

In general florocarbon is a stiffer line than all the above, and in my opinion not the greatest option especially in cold weather.

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Fireline crystal for me, some hate it, some love it. I dont have any freezing problems, but its 70 in my fish house. The strength of the line and the ability to feel your jig with the no stretch are hard to beat. I vowed never to have a big fish break my line again, and since I started using fireline for all seasons a few years back, I have only had my line snapped once, and that was a BIG pike that inhaled my spinnerbait without a leader.

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