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Mono with jig fishing #8582508 02/13/13 01:33 AM
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Im not sure whether or not I should fish a jig with 20lb mono on a 7'2 rod? or should I go with 15 pound fluoro
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Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582522 02/13/13 01:35 AM
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Your choice but it is still hard to beat 20 lb. Big game.


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Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582535 02/13/13 01:38 AM
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if your fishing Fork go 20 whether mono or fluro- jigs get big fish and if one of those hawgs strike that jig y'll need the extra line strength-killer to lose a big fish because of too light line- better safe than sorry--


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Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582543 02/13/13 01:39 AM
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Better feel with the fluorocarbon but can't beat the strength of the big game. Try both on similar set ups and see which you like better, i prefer 50 to 65# braided line.

Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582555 02/13/13 01:42 AM
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All these tips are spot on. Don't overthink everthing.
Twenty # McCoy for me. Put the jig in the water.
Best luck..


Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582624 02/13/13 01:55 AM
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I've been using cajun red 17 pound and spiderwire supermono 17........the cajun is larger diameter and I can't break it.......if you hang up it will require the trolling motor to pop it......the spiderwire supermono is thinner....less memory ....more sensitive .....and about 90% as strong........both are smaller diameter than BG 20


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Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582633 02/13/13 01:57 AM
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They were fishing jigs just fine with mono for years. You will be fine should you use it. To me fluoro is better but no shame in my game if I were to use mono.

Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Randy Harrell] #8582636 02/13/13 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted By: JiggyTime
Your choice but it is still hard to beat 20 lb. Big game.


Thats what I use. . .

Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582649 02/13/13 02:00 AM
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Big Game is fine. I would not use 15# anything for jigs.



Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582722 02/13/13 02:16 AM
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Alright thanks guys! I think I decided on some suffix 20# mono!

Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582764 02/13/13 02:24 AM
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Big game 20lb for me used the 17 till they quit making it

Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582769 02/13/13 02:26 AM
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One more tip Willy, keep your finger on the line and watch where the line enters the water at all times, jig bites can be sneaky!

Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582810 02/13/13 02:33 AM
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Stretch on mono is AWEFUL I can't fish bottom baits with it... I'd do Flouro. 20 lbs at fork, 15 on average lakes.


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Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Koupe14] #8582880 02/13/13 02:44 AM
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I use 15lb invizx with zero problems and I'll never switch back to mono for bottom baits. Moving baits and treble hook top waters are all I use mono for besides backing.

Re: Mono with jig fishing [Re: Ban-D] #8582992 02/13/13 03:06 AM
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I fish most jigs on braid. Most of the time I am throwing them in the thick stuff and I have more confidence with braid in the thick stuff. For smaller baits like a finesse jig I use P-Line Floroclear.


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