Started using Bonehead braid last season and really like it. What's the difference in last years and the new braid.

Last years braid was made with four strands of the material braided into one line. The new Bonehead braid is "six" strands braided into one line. Additionally it appears that the finished product is smaller in diameter than the older version and the finish is smoother. Overall, a great line. Josh has it in orange, yellow and white. I personally am using the yellow in 12# test.

They also have the best customer service.

Hope so. Placed an order over the phone yesterday. Money came out of my account. PM'd Josh with my shipping address as well as a text but haven't heard anything back.

Seems like Good Folks

Just now ordered 2 spools of this from Josh. Hope it is as good as you say it is Guy Skinner. I have never been a fan of braid but since I am fishing the CAT Crappiefest may need it to land a Sharelunker bass as well as that 3 lb crappie for the win.

since i have no experience w/using braid,can i still use the loop knot when using braid? thx in advance for any/all input.

I need to check it out

the one thing i had to get used to with braid is having scissors to cut it cleanly .

the sensitiviy is worth it to me. the cheap fiskers saftey scissors work well but are bulky .
i found this fishing tool that works great and is not bulky . i like it so much i ordered a second one as a backup in case i lose it.
http://www.boomerangtool.com/shop/the-snip-cutting-tool/

I use a loop knot on mine. Never slipped off.

Hope so. Placed an order over the phone yesterday. Money came out of my account. PM'd Josh with my shipping address as well as a text but haven't heard anything back.

I've been using Braid for 5-6 years now and love it. But with the cost of the braid, I have started putting cheap Mono on the first 3/4 of the spool, then finishing out the spool with the braid. This way I can respool about 3-4 reels with 1 new spool of braid. Saves me money, and still get the strength I like in crappie fishing.
Keith

I do the same, and with using a fluoro leader, you don't loose any of the braid.

Aren't crappie a little line shy if you use only braid?

Aren't crappie a little line shy if you use only braid?

Aren't crappie a little line shy if you use only braid?

Aren't crappie a little line shy if you use only braid?

if its a reaction bite it dont matter if your using a neon rope, when its cold. clear water, or they are not in a feeding cycle, I believe it matters alot

Most folks wind up going full circle back to clear monofilament, just clear, plain 6 to 8 pound mono tied directly to the jig.
Braid was invented to horse big bass out of heavy cover with the smallest diamemter possible, just like spider wire.
Braid is hard on reel spools and rod eyes as well, and is hard to tie when wet or dry, the knot can slip if not tied just right , it tangles easily in the wind and will shred your hands trying to break off. Its twice to three times the cost of mono, just way too many negatives for only one positive, which is a little more sensitivity
JMEO..

Got mine in the mail yesterday and spooled up a couple of reels a bit ago. Think I am going to like this stuff. 1st braid I have ever used for crappie fishing. Seems to be easy to work with and doesn't fray when cut like some of the other braid I used on catfish reels. Thanks Josh for the 2 bonus packs of soft plastics as well.

if its a reaction bite it dont matter if your using a neon rope, when its cold. clear water, or they are not in a feeding cycle, I believe it matters alot

Most folks wind up going full circle back to clear monofilament, just clear, plain 6 to 8 pound mono tied directly to the jig.
Braid was invented to horse big bass out of heavy cover with the smallest diamemter possible, just like spider wire.
Braid is hard on reel spools and rod eyes as well, and is hard to tie when wet or dry, the knot can slip if not tied just right , it tangles easily in the wind and will shred your hands trying to break off. Its twice to three times the cost of mono, just way too many negatives for only one positive, which is a little more sensitivity
JMEO..

crope1, every braid I've ever used was about 50 times more sensitive than mono. Zero stretch so it takes some getting used to on the hook set - I just loosen my drag way up.

For you guys that like braid, what is your favorite knot?
I'm going to order some of the Bonehead and give it a try. Not sure if I'll get orange or yellow.

Hey guys, new to crappie fishing, I mostly bass fish, am familiar with braid for spinning, but wondering what pound test braid to you use on ultra light reels for the lighter jigs and roadrunners? I see that most guys tie directly to the jig, what knot is best for that and where can you buy bonehead braid? This is kind of off the post but I have a plueger president for bass fishing, does anybody know about the plueger trion for crappie fishing and would this reel work good with the braid. Thanks for the help, really like this forum.