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What kind of line do you use with a jig? #11016880 08/03/15 05:14 PM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 267 Ltcm09 OP Angler
OP Ltcm09 Angler Joined: May 2014 Posts: 267	Will using the same setup as a frog rod work? Say 65 pound braid?

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Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11016890 08/03/15 05:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 50,023 Houston, TX fouzman Methuselah
fouzman Methuselah Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 50,023 Houston, TX	The only time I use braid on a jig is at Camelot Bell where the bass are big and mean. Otherwise, I use 15-25# Seguar fluoro. "Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out" - Zachary Troy Schrah - a young man with vision far beyond his years.

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11016897 08/03/15 05:22 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 27,656 Weatherford Fish Killer Big Sexy
Fish Killer Big Sexy Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 27,656 Weatherford	20lb Seguar LIKE the TFF on Facebook - www.facebook.com/texasfishingforum You want to make a difference in life? Take a kid fishing!

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11016908 08/03/15 05:24 PM
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,922 Plano, TX M Mulholland Extreme Angler
Mulholland Extreme Angler M Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,922 Plano, TX	just 15-20lb vicious fluoro. I don't like braid for any bottom fishing techniques, frays up too easily

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Mulholland] #11016937 08/03/15 05:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 14,628 Southlake, Texas Happykamper TFF Guru
Happykamper TFF Guru Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 14,628 Southlake, Texas	50 lb Samurai braid with 20-25 lb fluoro leader line for leader.

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11017004 08/03/15 06:06 PM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,989 Arlington Texas SAKS Extreme Angler
SAKS Extreme Angler Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,989 Arlington Texas	Only if I am punchin a jig. Other than that use flouro.

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11017010 08/03/15 06:08 PM
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CCTX mapquest C Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 40,747 Dallas, TX	30# braid main line to 8ft leader 20# Seguar Red Label.

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11017038 08/03/15 06:20 PM
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Ban-D TFF Celebrity B Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 6,850 Springtown TX	15-20lb invizx. If using 65lb braid I would match with an equal diameter flouro which would be 15lb.

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Fish Killer] #11017079 08/03/15 06:46 PM
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SoCal Tom TFF Guru S Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 11,274 Garland, TX	Originally Posted By: Fish Killer 20lb Seguar Invisix! http://www.rayhubbardbassclub.com President Save the Date! 9th annual FFAC - Sunday October 27th, 2024 - Lake Ray Hubbard!

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11017098 08/03/15 06:58 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,679 TEXAS PEDRO H. TFF Team Angler
PEDRO H. TFF Team Angler Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,679 TEXAS	20# seguar Pete B. Hernandez Matthew 4:19 www.funnsunboats.com

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11017099 08/03/15 06:59 PM
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buda13 TFF Guru Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 21,105 NRH, TX	20# PLine CX Premium

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: PEDRO H.] #11017118 08/03/15 07:05 PM
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bogey♂ TFF Guru B Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 15,651 plano	Originally Posted By: SKEETER_MAN_225 20# seguar +1 Originally Posted By: Dan90210 ☮ you know, nothing wrong with seven men who met on the internet going for a swim together

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11017206 08/03/15 07:35 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,139 Sulphur Springs TX L Lake Fork Guide Marc Mitchell TFF Celebrity
Lake Fork Guide Marc Mitchell TFF Celebrity L Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,139 Sulphur Springs TX	Copolyomer #20 lb low stretch which gives you a great hook up. P-Line CXX Moss green hard to beat over all.Low stretch counts when you have to get big hooks into big bass with all that bone in their mouth. www.mitchellsguideservice.com www.StrikeKing.com www.lakeforkpro.com www.mercurymarine.com www.zmanfishing.com www.keelguard.com www.viperxplures.com www.lews.com www.PhoenixBoats.com Owner/Designer Of Viper XP Jig/Lures 58-DD PB 13.83 Lake Fork Guide Since 1982

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Lake Fork Guide Marc Mitchell] #11017318 08/03/15 08:22 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 8,106 N. Richland Hills Texas USA R Rudy Lackey TFF Celebrity
Rudy Lackey TFF Celebrity R Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 8,106 N. Richland Hills Texas USA	Originally Posted By: Lake Fork Guide Marc Mitchell Copolyomer #20 lb low stretch which gives you a great hook up. P-Line CXX Moss green hard to beat over all.Low stretch counts when you have to get big hooks into big bass with all that bone in their mouth. Rudy

Re: What kind of line do you use with a jig? [Re: Ltcm09] #11017334 08/03/15 08:32 PM
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New Start Outdoorsman Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 135	15lb Hi-Seas Fluro

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