Can you use 12 lb XPS and it hold up with Excel Monofilament? What about Stronger Flurocarbon on Jigs In brush?

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Can you use 12 lb XPS and it hold up with Excel Monofilament? What about Stronger Flurocarbon on Jigs In brush?
I have only used fluoro as a leader w/braid as my main line for c-riggin' and have only broke off when I hung and intentionally tried to break it. Other than with the braid I have not used a fluro leader. I don't see why you couldn't use a heavier fluoro for jiggin'. It's smaller in diameter than the same # test mono so your reels would probably still hold a sufficient ammount for long casts and if you're jiggin' you're pobably not making that long of a cast anyway. Good luck with your line woes. Been there and now I pretty much only use Trilene XL, XT, Vanish, Excel, and Spiderwire Stealth braid. I know those aren't everyone's favorites but they've proven themselves for me. Hope you find something you like.
I personally like Fluoro in the 8lb test on my spinning rod the best. The 12lb thats on my baitcaster is my 2nd choice but other than that i don't use Fluoro as my main line. I like the 14lb for my leader when using braid on my c-rig. If i used mono to flip with it would be 17lb minimum and it would be Excel.
My flippin stick has 50lb Power Pro braid and i love it. I also use the same for my frog fishing. I know if you ask 5 people what the best line is for each technique you will get 5 different answers so do what we all do, get all the opinions and suggestions you can handle and then try it for yourself. My final decision was based on cost (BPS Excel is low cost and a quality line) availability (Walmart sells Power Pro) and what has proven itself to me (XPS Fluoro worked better for me after trying several other brands) Good luck with your search.
