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 Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/01/17 08:36 PM
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Mark Wendler
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25 lb. Trilene 100% in the heavy stuff. 17 lb. in the sparse stuff.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/01/17 10:38 PM
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Jumpin J
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I've done the rub/break test on many of the lines mentioned, and determined that the Bass Pro xps brand, 20 lb. it's 16 diameter, is the last to break, in all tests.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: Jumpin J]
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11/01/17 11:27 PM
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bigbass94
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I've done the rub/break test on many of the lines mentioned, and determined that the Bass Pro xps brand, 20 lb. it's 16 diameter, is the last to break, in all tests. Isn't all BPS line made by Seaguar, or at least in the same factory? I may be wrong though.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: Ken A.]
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11/02/17 02:41 AM
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ezbassin
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Good, I will try the 17#. The 20 gets a little stiff especially in cold weather and gets a little harder to pitch with effectively. I would not go below 17 EJ. I use 17 InvisX for casting but I am not comfortable using 17 for the Up Close & Personal stuff. As soon as you do, you will get The Bite.  LOL I haven't gotten the "BITE" in quite a while now.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/02/17 02:57 AM
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ezbassin
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I have watched knot wars where they test various knots against each other to see which is superior but I would like to see a test of various lines of equal diameter tested for their breaking strength to see which one is superior.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/02/17 03:08 AM
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Nekro
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I use invisx 17lb fluro leader to 20lb braid.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/02/17 12:08 PM
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B.Byars
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65-50# smackdown to 20-25# abrazx to cross their eyes. If not fishing thick cover ill throw 15-17 invisx and back the drag off.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: Nekro]
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11/02/17 12:14 PM
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ezbassin
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I use invisx 17lb fluro leader to 20lb braid. I can snap 20# braid pretty easily. Not interested in braid for the areas I fish a jig. I main cover I pitch a jig to is the edge or pockets in grass and to stumps and their root systems.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/02/17 03:33 PM
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Thor Outdoors
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I fish jigs only on 25lb Sunline just a confidence thing because I know I can get my fish out of almost any type of cover I pitch my jig in.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/02/17 03:41 PM
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catslayer
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Used to be AbrasiX... now sunline flippn
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
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11/02/17 09:34 PM
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ezbassin
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I fish jigs only on 25lb Sunline just a confidence thing because I know I can get my fish out of almost any type of cover I pitch my jig in. Which Sunline?
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
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11/03/17 01:58 AM
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tejasbass
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20# InvisX for flipping. 15# for casting worm.
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/03/17 03:55 AM
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Jumpin J
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I'm not sure who Johnny has make the BPS fluorocarbon, but I had two different Seagar lines, right beside the XPS line, and the Seagar broke a lot sooner than any other. What was surprising is that none of the lines broke at the knot (palomar).
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/03/17 04:03 AM
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Jumpin J
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I'm not sure who Johnny has make the BPS fluorocarbon, but I had two different Seaguar lines, Sunline Shooter, Stren, etc., right beside the XPS line, and the Seagar broke a lot sooner than any other. What was surprising is that none of the lines broke at the knot (palomar).
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Re: Fluorocarbon line for pitching jigs
[Re: ezbassin]
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11/03/17 05:27 AM
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cephusjoe
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I use invisx 17lb fluro leader to 20lb braid. I can snap 20# braid pretty easily. Not interested in braid for the areas I fish a jig. I main cover I pitch a jig to is the edge or pockets in grass and to stumps and their root systems. Ez; I should clarify my post from earlier. I use 15 around timber and brush. As I stated earlier I know its on the lighter side buts its so much more manageable than 20 or 25 flouro. But I see where you said pockets of grass, I dont fish any grass, if I I did I would go to the 20 or 25 and probably braid. When fishing grass a 3 pounder could turn into a 6 pounder by the time you get it to the boat. I love my 15 and bought 1k yards through amazon. I started to buy the 17 but I also use the 15 on a lot of other rigs. Its very versatile.
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