One of the most common questions I get for ultralight fishing is what line works best. In this video, I explain the main advantages and disadvantages of each major type of line for ultralight fishing. I also share some of my preferences and explain why I fish with what I do. This video is long overdue!
Mono I Used (2lb test): https://discounttackle.com/products/berkley-trilene-sensation-monofilament-filler-spool-330-yards?_pos=1&_sid=d1319421b&_ss=r&aff=6
Braid I Used (6lb test): https://discounttackle.com/products/berkley-fireline-ultra-8-crystal-braided-superline?variant=14530843377719&aff=6
Fluoro I Used (2lb test): https://discounttackle.com/products/daiwa-j-fluoro-samurai-fluorocarbon-line-220-yards?_pos=3&_sid=92d72e951&_ss=r&aff=6
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HIGH LEVEL SUMMARY:
Monofilament – inexpensive, soft, stretches, available in clear and hi-vis, low diameter options cast light lures far & have minimal line twist
Fluorocarbon – you tend to get what you pay for so the best options tend to be pricey, high sensitivity, low stretch, very low diameter, available in clear, minimal line twist on high end options
Braid – you get what you pay for so the best options tend to be pricey, no stretch, easy to detect bites due to line visibility, it is best to use a leader, available in numerous colors, can get some line twist if you are not careful
Overall, I will continue to use all three options. I don’t think there is necessarily a right or wrong answer but I do think that the lower diameter you go, the further cast distance you tend to get. That is why I love 2lb test. I catch a lot more fish because I use it!
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Good video. I purchased my first ultra light spinning combo. And I am switching the mono with braid. I had trouble casting far. And i think the braid will definitely help.
Hmm. In my experience braid cast further.
I feel like such an amateur because I am, as I sit here with my Walmart Lew's speed stick lM 6. I did pour warm water all over the spool which helped out with the potential tangling of the line. It's not a bad little rod for a cheapy.
ever caught a big bass on one of these?
Most ppl argue you gain casting distance with braid over mono or flouro.
I fish a lot and personally I like Lelands SOS trout monofilament in 2 and 4lb test its super limp lays flat and strong. I like it so well I bought a 7000 yard spool in 4lb test. In the spring time when the white bass run is on I use Onyx braid in yellow or the green color in 6lb test. As far as braid goes I like it and both these lines are very affordable. 👍
I prefer mono, mostly for something you didn't really mention. With ultralight line, I use 4#, being able to get tangles out is a big deal. Haven't really tried fluorocarbon for that. But I do like fluro for salt water leaders. I like the trilene and landed up to 17 lb fish on it
Main thing, constantly check knots and eliminate nicks. Interesting part of the video you were left handed, then right handed.
6lb – 300m PE line for my deep sea jigging in my deep spool
4lb – 100m PE line for my freshwater game in my shallow spool
both with 10lb or lower FC leader…
Thanks for this video. I had some 6 lbs braid on a 10 series reel and felt like I wasn't casting as well as I did with even mangled up fluoro on it. It's my only ultralight, and it's a 5' rod, so I expected some shorter casts but my 10 foot with 8lbs braid casts FAR further…I may just try some of that Berkley Sensation Mono on my 10 series now. 🙂
Love the Turnpike reference lol. Keep up the great content fam
I use power pro, you talk to fast.
If you don't want to use braid is it better to use low diameter monofilament or fluorocarbon line? I know that monofilament can be quite stretchy, so would it better to use a low diameter fluorocarbon all the way through?
4lb fireline on my ultra light I throw flys on it.
I've been using fire line since it came out. I used to use 4 pound but switched to 6 pound which holds up better and no decrease in action.
New to the channel but you have got me when you started singing Morgan street by turnpike, love ultra light fishing
Awesome video! I definitely have to get in the ultralight game. FISH ON
6lb is Ultralight? Man, I've been hitting up big bream and Australian Salmon on 6lb braid and a 6lb leader, and my mates are telling me I'm still over-gunned. They're on 3lb fluoro pulling in 40cm bream!
All and all x 1000000 lol
I'd be interested to see you revisit this and include copolymer lines, and whether you have the same opionion 2yrs later!
That said, feels really weird you never brought up memory in the line?
In my experience braid is worlds better than mono or fluoro because it has ZERO memory, and on tiny diameter spools like those in microfishing, no memory makes life a lot easier.
What size fluro leader did you have on the braid set up?
Mono is the one I like for years with no problem I can't see 2 lbs no more so I've been getting 4 lbs line for stocking the fish. I like colors is easy for me to see moving. I like bait fishing and sit and relax. And wach the grandkids great times.
You know your stuff
Fire line is very thick and strong I use 6lb for large jerkbaits and walking baits, I use Berkley X9 4lb for ultralight finesse fishing. Using fire line was a huge mistake and the comparison is unfair.
on my UL i've settled on berkley x9 6lb flame green and stren mono for leaders .
ik i’m late but what pound leader did you use for the braid?