The New Bonehead Braid

Hey guys, I wanted to let you know about the 'new' Bonehead braid. I got a spool of 12# last week and fished it last weekend at Tawakoni. It generally takes a lot to impress me on just about anything, but I really like this line. It lays good on the spool, comes off the spool even better and didn't bind up after pulling jigs off of brushpile hangups. And notice I said 'pull the jig off'. I did not break off once in our tournament. I had my jigs tied directly to the braid (no leader) and the crappie didn't mind at all (we took first place in D2). So if you're looking for a braid that I'd recommend, call Bonehead

Congrats on the win!!

That's all I use.

To have said that statement after using it in that wind says a lot.

Congrats again to you and David. Let's go do some local fishing before Livingston.

I was just on the bonehead site prior to seeing this to check out the Bonehead braid. Link on the site didn't work to see what is available. How do you buy this?

Give Josh a call...His braid rocks.

Phone:
580-276-0768

Hey thanks guys if you all need any just give me a ring. We are middle of a lot of new changes and website getting updated. Thanks Josh

Good stuff. I have their line.

That braid is some of THE BEST equipment that you can use for crappie. Thin, easy to tie, and you feel the thump times 1000.

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

bone head is great stuff!!!!

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.

Thank you Crappie Guy. Sounds like another winner.

sounds like I am behind the times once again
I still use the old style braid he offered
the new stuff sounds very nice
KABOOM

BoneHead braid is the only line you'll find on my reels. Absolutely love it. No leader here. I tie directly to the jig.

Congratulations!

They dont have white as per Josh yesterday. White is what I wanted.

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.

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.

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Seems like Good Folks

When will white be back?!?!?! It really pops with sunglasses on. My favorite!

I know this from personal experience.Call him,he will make it right,i promise you!

they are!

willing to possible give braid another try,is it more sensitive than the mono? i've used bonehead's mono,have been very pleased.someone mentioned no leader? tying straight to the jig?

I need to check it out

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.

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.

thx Jon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC3VeDWbr6E#t=35 i use this knot most of the time with braid or the palomer knot

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.

Jeff is right on about the scissors. Cut at an angle too like you would cut rose stems. That helps getting it through those painted jig heads that aren't all the way cleaned out.

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.

I use the Fiskars safety kids scissors but I really like that Boomerang tool. Thanks for sharing.

Got my line yesterday and cant wait to try it out.Thanks for everything.

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

Same here. Love it but have started using a fluro leader

Don't worry about Josh...he will get it tended to...

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?

Its debateable.During the spawn it don't matter either way.JMHO

I use to think so, but not so much anymore. I do believe in very clear water it might make a difference, but so far this year, it hasn't made any difference in deep water.

Sure is faster and easier not to have to fool with a leader.

They used to catch them with welding rod leaders.

I guess if the water is really clear it might, but I have no problem catching fish tying hi
-vis orange braid directly to the jig.

Interesting. I have some 10lb sufix 832 that I bought on a whim and haven't found a use for. Perhaps I will respool a spinning reel with it and see how it works.

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..

Its awesome for hangin picture frames in the house though..

I use braid straight to the shank and have none of these issues. With anything new you have to take the time to learn how to use it.
I do however agree that it's used to man handle bigger fish out of dense cover.

Giving it a go tomorrow night to see how well it works. Fishing minners under a slip cork with green lights. Hope to fish it soon shallow as well as over BP's to feel the thump of this stuff. Report to come.

Again, IMHO this year line color has not been a factor. I use the hi-vis line with great results when they are biting. I've also tried the clear, and green mono and floro with same results. If the water is really clear then color might make a difference.

Hey Leanin Post, glad to see you like braid...I do as well...Ultimately, there are definite advantages to braid in a number of situations, and advantages to mono in other situations....I for one, have no problems handling braid in the wind...but there is a learning curve involved, to be sure.

The one thing thats Pi$$es me off about mono is when you lose a 2 or 3 lb crappie cause the mono gave up....ie., braid really helps getting those big rascals in the boat, sans net....Later

Improved clinch or palomar...

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.

Gregg,
I use 12# test Bonehead braid in yellow. And I don't use a 'ultra' lite reel. All my reels are Shimano 1000 series (not large, not small). I use an improved chinch knot to tie with, and have never had a knot slip. And a Plueger Trion is an excellent reel for crappie as long as it's not a 3000/4000 series. Hope this helps........ And see the Bonehead link at the bottom of my page. Click on it and you'll go direct to Bonehead website.

Thanks for the response, appreciate the info. I would like to use a president but kinda pricey, I like the pfluegar reels and saw the trion at academy, so I wondered if it would work. Thanks again and have a good one.

This reel will spool and hold the Bonehead braid well. It is what I use every time I'm on the water. This matched up with an 8' Bonehead rod works very well.