What line to use?

[msut80]

I was fishing out at Nolin yesterday and broke 2-3 fish off of good size. I was throwing a shakey head and Jig. I was using 14lb test xps florocarbon on one and on the other 12lb test berkley florocarbon. Had problems with both. I would pull 2-3 feet off and retie. Still did't help. Just wondering what type of line for the jig and shakeyhead you guys or using out there. Thanks for the info in advance!!

[riverrat12]

Is it breaking at the knot?? I would definetly loosen my drag and tire the fish a bit. I don't use fluro.but many do here hopfully they can help. Chuck

[msut80]

Had my drag Fairly giving. After the first break off i thought hthat would fix it. But it didt and the line just seemed weak after i started using it. The line was brand new bought it Sat night put it on and was fustrated after using it about 3 hours on Sun. Anything helps at this point. I think i'm going back to good old mono!

[buzzard510]

I haven't lost a fish since I went to segar invis-x. I use 10-20lbs test. 10lbs for a shakey head. Try to keep it out of the sun when not in use, that goes for all fluorocarbons and I keep my rod in the house.

[bassman_ky]

Make sure you moisten your knot before you cinch it down. One of my buddies had the same problem and that's what corrected it. Also I always use a palomar knot.

[rob98204]

check the eyes on your rod. you may have a bad spot chewing up your line. run a q-tip through and see if it hangs up. could be the problem if both lines broke off on the same rod.

[bigwormy]

you must watch how hard you set the hook with that flouro as well. ive learned the hard way as well.

[slobslayer]

All this advice sounds good to me. I would add checking the last 3 or 4 foot of line regularly and retying at the first sign of abrasion. Especially if your using flourocarbon.

[Shimano4Life]

I agree with the above posts. Make sure you're using a fluoro-compatible knot and wetting it well before cinching tight. Try a Eugene Bend or San Diego Jam knot.

[walkeraviator]

Ditto on know selection... have heard from more than one source that a palomar is no good for fluoro because it focuses stress on a small point on teh line or some such gobbledy goop...

[00SKEETER]

I use seguar Invis-X. But have had success with XPS as well. I never use a palomar knot and I check my line often and knock on wood I never break fish off on the hook set. I use an improved clinch knot exclusively. I moisten the knot and clinch it down very slowly. Hope this helps.

[redfishman]

I like floro. I always fish a lot of braid and then a floro leader. I connect the floro to the braid with a uni-uni knot and then tie on the lure with a uni. Just as was previously posted, set your drag a little light and don't slam the hook set, but that's just me, I am sure other things will work too. I have just had a lot of success with this setup both in salt and freshwater.