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 Jig on braid
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01/13/21 09:17 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 502
fishrdude
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How many here tie a jig straight on braid with no leader?
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
#13845117
01/13/21 09:24 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 16,059
KidKrappie
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Crappie are not line shy. Tying straight to the jig is no issue
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
#13845143
01/13/21 09:50 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 75,701
banker-always fishing
Pumpkin Head
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Pumpkin Head
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I do not use braid and I have always tied my jigs direct to my line. 
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
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01/13/21 10:28 PM
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BigDozer66
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No problems.
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/BigDozer66/Boating/Ranger%20Boats%2050%20Years_zpsqe1kjywq.jpg)
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
#13845260
01/13/21 11:20 PM
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Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 268
sticknstring
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this is how i jigfish for crappie all the time
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
#13845292
01/13/21 11:45 PM
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Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 541
ThaDudeAbides
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The only issue is braid is thinner than comparable mono. So if you use 12 lb braid, it may be the diameter of 4 lb mono. some cheaper jig heads will slid through the eye if you use a loop knot. quality jigs and this is no issue.
**Professional amateur crappie fisherman**
1997 Nitro Savage 896, 200 HP Mercury EFI, Garmin Force, Garmin GPSMAP 1022 w/ Livescope, Garmin Ultra 122sv, Garmin 93
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
#13845817
01/14/21 02:01 PM
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Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 242
Whaler-170
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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No problems here with 20 pound hi-viz sufix.
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: ThaDudeAbides]
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01/14/21 02:08 PM
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 452
ACES82
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The only issue is braid is thinner than comparable mono. So if you use 12 lb braid, it may be the diameter of 4 lb mono. some cheaper jig heads will slid through the eye if you use a loop knot. quality jigs and this is no issue. I second this. Lost a few due to the loop knot sliding out through the gap. Started squeezing the eyes shut on my jigheads. I use braid on my jigging rods and tie directly to the jig.
Never Outsmart Common Sense.
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: BigDozer66]
#13846016
01/14/21 03:44 PM
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Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,697
Lazy Ike
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No problems.  Using 20# power pro,tired of memory with mono on spinning reel.
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: Lazy Ike]
#13846308
01/14/21 07:35 PM
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Posts: 452
ACES82
Angler
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Angler
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No problems. Using 20# power pro,tired of memory with mono on spinning reel. Same stuff i use!
Never Outsmart Common Sense.
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
#13846489
01/14/21 10:15 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,613
rickt300
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Well heck I'm running some 8 year old Eagle claw 10# test mono (not on the reel for 8 years). very light colored. I have been adding 3 foot of 6# test fluorocarbon to make my line less visible. I do catch fish.
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
#13846973
01/15/21 01:11 PM
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,716
RODS454
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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PowerPro Super8Slick 15lb no leader for me. I will be going up to 20lb next spool because of issue with pulling thru gap in jig eye, as stated above.
"I'd rather be fishing!" ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/usergals/2018/01/full-18300-194456-d8vsv9l.jpg)
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
#13847141
01/15/21 02:49 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 780
SenkoSam
Pro Angler
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Use 8# test/ 2# diameter KastKing braid tied directly to jig. Excellent casting, strike detection and hook sets even using 1/24 oz jigs + plastics.
To save on buying more braid I load more than half the reel with some other line (mono, braid I don't like) and the rest with a braid length of over a casting distance.
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Re: Jig on braid
[Re: fishrdude]
#13849696
01/17/21 04:41 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 38
jimfle
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Outdoorsman
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i use 12lb. fire line tied direct and don't have any problems.
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