Congratulations 🎉 God is good Also great video and thank you for thinking of us fisherman. Glad I got to meet and speak with you at the classic and through social media. I pray for a great year for you and a healthy pregnancy for your wife.
*Nice reel so far **enjoyable.fishing** recommend used it for about an hour after getting it from Amazon and functioned flawlessly. Very smooth retrieve and the anti reverse is perfect. Feels like a reel that would be double the price.*
I tend to use fluoro and copoly on most of my setups, except my punching and frogging gear. It’s a feel thing for me. I tried braid to leader for well over a year and I could never get used to the feel of it and I feel like I lost a few fish because of it. I just couldn’t keep them pinned for some reason. On top of that, I primarily fish with a small boat in skinny waters where I make much shorter casts so I don’t really need the added casting distance of braid. Plus, like you, I was spending more time working on connection knots which was a headache. I will say that the sensitivity of braid is amazing though and the hooksets were super crisp and took zero effort so I understand why people seem to dig it. I guess the moral of the story is find what works for you and stick with it. Tight lines folks!
Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod th-cam.com/users/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.
Hey Brian! Congrats on the win! Been watching your TH-cam channel. This Flourocarbon line confuses me alot. Other fishermen say they have to much trouble with this kind of line. I don't do leaders on my reel's. Never had trouble with line slipping on my reel's. Mono or braid. I am not a Tournament fisherman.I am 59 years old. I have totally revamped my whole fishing methods. Rod's, reel's, line, technics. I don't even have a boat. My Father had one for years. I fished with him and learned alot. But now its a whole new Ball game! There are alot of talking heads about Bass fishing. Some have no business giving info out. I find your videos refreshing. I watch all the way threw everytime. Don't want to miss a moment of the VIDEO. So keep up the good work. Good luck in tne future in Tournament Bass fishing. Shawn
I tried several kinds of florocarbon lines in a river setting and got too much twist in my lines on my spinning rods. I changed them to braid and florocarbon leaders and solved the problem. But that's on the Musselshell River in Montana.
Great information B.Latt! Taught an old dog New tricks! Congratulations to you and your Bride on your BABY GIRL!!! your boys will be her protectors!!! I have three daughters and one son!
Excellent video! Finally someone who understands different setups for different situations and different people! NOT contradicting, but I’d like to make a few suggestions for the open minded. There are actually situations where braid is HARDER to see than fluorocarbon. Dirty water on sunny days, flouro stands out where braid blends (darker braid, not hi-vid neon colors). I would also suggest that a copolymer line can be better than flouro as well. It casts better, has better abrasion resistance, and is often thinner for the same actual break strength. When you mentioned heavier line not working for spinning rigs, at first I was not agreeing, but then I remembered you were talking about flouro not mono. We used 20+ lb line on spinning gear a lot, and while it clearly didn’t cast as well as 10lb, it wasn’t a problem. But that’s because mono has less memory than flouro. For me, the only benefit to flouro, is if you want that line sinking. Mono, is nearly as hard for the fish to see, casts better, costs a lot less, and is thinner. Thin mono is as hard to see as thicker flouro. Just for a test, try using maybe a Berkley Sensation leader on instead of flouro sometime. Or fill a spool with it.
Totally get where you're coming from champ. Can't bring myself to do it though: too many heartbreaks with straight fluoro. Went with pline fluoroclear because copolymer has always been good to me. You're the man B-Lat!
I have to agree. A lot of people talk about line stretch negatively, but to me it can actually be a positive. I personally fish with a lot of very small panfish style lures since I like to be able to catch a variety of fish, and as a result I usually end up using small gauge hooks. The thing about small hooks is that it's really easy for bigger fish to spit the hooks or have them rip out of their mouth entirely. Since I tend to use 6 lb mono and a light moderate action rod, it can absorb a lot of shock and keep an even, firm pressure on the hook. If I catch a 4 lb bass on a 1/32 ounce beetle spin, I'd honestly much rather have 6 lb mono than 50 lb braid for that reason
I'm a power finesse fisherman and exclusively use spinning gear. I am heartened to see how useful you present spinning gear as part of an arsenal and how much innovation that has happened with them as well.
Quality video, straight up fishing...thank you Don't know , maybe I missed it , but straight flouro also eliminates the possibility of knot failure at your braid connection. Great job discussing your ideas about line with applications.
I used to always prefer a straight monofilament line. The only spinning rod I have anything other than braid now is the rod I fish jerkbaits with which is spooled with Fluoro. I might put some fluoro on a medium power rod after watching this as I did like the feel of having a bit of stretch.
Feel the same way with mono. I throw light jigs with gulp minnows on a medium or medium light spinning rod with 8 lb green trilene xl line, seems to just work. Mostly use this for multispecies but bass love it also. Can catch perch, walleye, largemouth, small mouth, crappie, catfish all in the same day on that rig. The slight stretch in the mono helps that setup do its thing.
I’ve been using straight fluorocarbon on my spinning setup for over a year now and haven’t looked back since. I never use braid to fluorocarbon anymore I don’t like knowing there is an extra weak point between me and the fish. And plus the only knot i could rely on was a FG knot but it’s too much of a pain to tie. Straight fluorocarbon is the way to go
I start watching you over the summer and I noticed the leaders that you would tie I start watching you tie the leader and I really didn't understand what you were doing but now I I do I do that on one of my casting rods braids fluorocarbon.. I put about 35 to 45 in. of fluorocarbon I get fluo because the knot that I use I'm pretty new to it. It makes me think is't going to come apart when I catch a big bass. I started out using fluorocarbon before I was first introduced to braid so thanks for the heads up. I just purchased a St. Croix 7 + 1 medium heavy extra fast. It's called the bass X I like the feel of it I put a Shimano 150 XG on top of it. I'm going to change it up and get the Sumano 7. 5 and it just feel so light like a feather I think i'm just use floral on that thank you again for the information looking forward to seeing you destroy the bass in the Bass Classic and you keep up the good work you're a very talented guy I like your style of fishing .
I use straight flourocarbon when fishing on the pier. When there are a decent amount of people and lines get crossed, trying to de-tangle braid from any other line is a mess. Plus because I'm using a heaver rig altogether, the cast distance and accuracy is not an issue.
I always come back to this video for reassurance that im not krazy for going straight fluorocarbon on my spinning reels except for drop shotting. Sick Stick Gang!
First off Congrats on the new addition to your family Brian! Second I fish out of a kayak a lot so I like to go with straight fluoro because I don’t like to re tie leaders while I’m on the water. Tying a leader is easy but like you said it cuts into my fishing time. So even though I would prefer to use braid to leader at times at the end of the day I’d rather maximize the time I have my bait in the water instead of spending my time tying knots
Brian! Sir, I'm your newest fan! I think Gman introduced you to me. Your content gives straight insight, well spoken, thoughtful and understandable. You bring it! . Thank you! Please keep up the great work! Eric Hoffman Iowa
Heading out now! I too try everything, and yes living 2miles from the water helps.. we are fishing for smallmouth and striper/whiper on the Colorado River in bullhead city, AZ.. thanks for the tips! Just found u and subbed
Excellent video B Lat! You made some really good arguments for they way you select line. I am going to adopt your methods and spool at least one spinning reel with straight #7 lb Sniper floro. I fish several clear water fisheries for spots and smallies.
I’ve just made the jump of braid/floro. However, I have one rod with 10 pound floro and it’s going to stay that way. So I have a lite and a lite medium spinning rod with braid/floro and a medium heavy spinning with straight floro. I have two casting reels with braid/floro on them, but they are backups. Both are set up for really heavy bottom contact plastics or jigs. I am still not convinced that you can’t damage a rod long term with braid. Appreciate you B.
@@BrianLatimerFishing I was stationed at Fort Jackson for 3.5 years. The only fishing I did that whole time was on Post. Golf Course ponds were crazy good. What’s your favorite water in S.C.?
Great advice, I been a straight Mono guy for years. This year switched to braid and fluoro leader or even mono leader. Like you said, I get the long distance plus versatility and no fluoro/mono twist and memory. Straight fluoro? As long as you aint casting a lot...lol
I'm primarily a saltwater flats fisherman in Florida. Here's my two cents. When you run braid you can fill the spool slap up, and you still will won't get wind knots. If you're gonna run Fluro or Mono don't fill you spinning reel full up, it will drive you crazy with wind knots. You'll lose some distance, but you'll also lose the frustration of knotted up line.
Great video and explanation on when to to use the different setups. You always provide the info that makes us all better anglers. Also congratulations on the new baby girl!
I’ve been looking for this perspective for a while. This is a great breakdown. I’ve been trying to decide if I want to use straight fluro to run a drop shot for finicky perch in cold, clear water. I think I’ve found my answer.
I've watched a few vids now & subscribed today. You're a relatable charismatic dude. Thanks for all the tips & tricks. Really been enjoying the channel. Keep killin it out there!!
You and your family ok I haven't seen no new videos uploads. I heard the Weather was bad down there.. Just wanted to make sure you and the family were good.
Great video Brian I was fortunate enough to sit through one of your fishing seminars at the spring fishing and boat show in Toronto extremely informative and entertaining I was hoping to get a picture with you and ask you a few questions but you look pretty busy maybe next year :)
Man, I just watched you and your son on that tournament. Lil man is on point and on his way. I just subscribed to your channel a few minutes ago and look forward to checking out your videos. One Love from the Bay Area!!!!!
Hi Brian, thanks for the info. What I don't understand is why you use a lighter leader than mainline on your braid to FC set ups. Unless it is to do with tournament regulations or something? But I never use lighter leader than mainline, here's why. I need to cast long distance so want the lightest braid I can use that will be strong enough for the type of fish I would expect to encounter. But because braid typically breaks at a much higher than advertised weight than does mono or FC leader I therefore must go heavier in the leader to at least match the braid. Also I usually fish structure or reef , so need something that will survive some abrasion, not only from the marine environment but also from the teeth or the body of the fish. Typical braid to leader combo's I use would be (for casting lures) 2lb to 4lb, 6lb to 8 or 15lb depending, 15lb to 20 - 30lb, (casting & reef fishing) 20lb to 25 - 50lb, (reef fishing) 30 to 50lb, 50 to 80lb. If I was to downsize the leader I would lose more fish, and more gear on snags. But would possibly increase the number of bites? Some background, I am purely a recreational angler, live in Australia and only fish salt water. I am interested to learn though why you do what you do with the lighter leaders.
Part of why people don't like doing this is is that fluorocarbon that handles well is expensive. I want to try Sunline Shooter eventually as well, but I have Seaguar Tatsu on two reels and it handles like Berkley XL mono. Both of these lines are 40 bucks for 200 yards, though. Cheap fluoro is like wire. I swear that Tatsu is more sensitive than any braids I've used. I only really like braid if I just need really heavy line, a whole lot of line, or if I'm fishing topwater.
He's 100% correct about line diameter on a spinning reel. 6 or 8lb. I think people are scared off straight floro because they come from fishing a bait casting setup ware thicker line diameter is actually a benefit, then wonder why there 12lb casts and handles like crap on a spinning reel.. sure braid to floro is more versatile, but if your stepping up power just grab your baitcaster.
Hey congratulations on the baby girl!!! With all the fishing and video you do, it’s hard to figure when you found the 1 1/2 minutes to get that baby started! 🤣😜 Great video my man.
I usually throw straight fluoro or straight mono or straight braid. I went through a phase where I tied my liters but didn't notice all the hype so I went back to throwing straight. Sounds like I'm not crazy so thanks for the video.
That feeling you refer too is so different from bait to bait. Ned rigs and drop shot fluorocarbon only for me with medium heavy rods. Braid with leader for all others. 👍 great info overall I see a lot more guys throwing heavier fluorocarbon on chatterbaits, spinnerbaits now.
This was a good topic. Im a bank angler and i only carry 3 rods. 2 baitcasters and one spinning. I always use straight fluoro. But i was thinking of trying braid with a fluoro leader. I was going to rig it up soon, but now i think ill just stick to 6 & 8# fluoro. Thx for the info Brian!
I’m pretty much braid to leader also...on EVEEYTHING. But I’ve got this daiwa rod and reel and the rod has micro guides. I’m totally happy with my blood knot and won’t ever change (I mean I take that knot into my spool on my baitcasters sometimes with zero issues). But that knot sometimes gets hung up in the tip guide/eyelet. So...I’m gonna try straight floro. Was thinking 8lb but after watching this maybe I’ll go 6? I’m totally not a spinning guy....but i do have a few of them. Good informative vid. Thanks!!!
walleye fisherman here. my drop shot rods and my slip float rods are going to straight fluoro this year, and one rip jigging rod as well. the bread and butter for rip jigging is braid to fluoro with one mono to fluoro rod but i want to see if i can get the same effect the mono has on the bait with fluoro.
Cajun Gator green is the braid of monofilament. This stuff has almost zero stretch (sensitivity), high abrasion resistance, and casts like a dream. I don't use anything else.
Great Info Bro! Now you gotta refresh us on how to load the spinning reel with less wind knots!!! Lol, How is Team Lew treaty you?!?! I’m still rocking with the ABu’s but now if a sponsor wants to change that... lol Tight Lines #Vibes
This video was on point! Thank you for the info. And by the way you are my favorite pro angler. Good luck in 2020! The wife and I will be rooting for you!🎣🤙
I just got all my spinning rods out a hour ago . Pulled out a bunch of line and thought about what I was gping to spool everything up with . ended up pairing up reels with the rods and setting them back . Came back and just seen this vid . Now I have watched it the question I have is what if you go to a long leader like 20 foot . At that rate probabky just easier to skip the knot and go straight floro
You on the money with these tips 10lb braid to 20lb mono aswell for blues and Spanish of piers need the long cast and they will bite straight through that braid
Hey Brian, Any comment on the U tube test where mono is tested again flouro. The Flouro failed every time? I am seriously considering going back to Mono. I performed the same test and had identical results. Wondering if you were aware?
@@R377R0 i was told never to use braid as a backing unless electrical tape is used on the spool itself first. without its own backing braid will free spin on the spool
But you have a such great knot tying videos!... This video is still relevant. I lost a fish the other day on a bad braid to floro knot. Was looking to see what you are doing. Guess I'll have to tie a better knot. :-( You hate tying them in a boat. Try it in a kayak. LOL
BLAT! Congrats on the girl! I stopped at 2 boys. Question - I am in the market to replace my 2004 eagle fishfinder that came with my tracker. I have a nice Lowrance DI unit that I bought a couple years ago and put in on the stern. I am going to buy a new side imaging unit. Would you suggest I put the side imaging on the bow or stern? My instinct says that my DI unit can get me where I think I can find fish and then having the side imaging on the trolling motor will help me dial in once I am in a spot that is holding fish... thoughts?
As an old fossil I am hesitant to change. Thinking about spooling some spinning rods with braided line. My question is will braided line cut into guides on 80's era rods?
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Guess what!!!! My wife and I are having a 3rd child!!! This time I’m having a baby girl!
Congratulations 🎉 God is good
Also great video and thank you for thinking of us fisherman.
Glad I got to meet and speak with you at the classic and through social media.
I pray for a great year for you and a healthy pregnancy for your wife.
Congratulations!
Congrats! Im too having my 3rd and its a baby girl due july 12th!
Congrats!
Congrats on the new baby and great explanation of the difference between the lines
*Nice reel so far **enjoyable.fishing** recommend used it for about an hour after getting it from Amazon and functioned flawlessly. Very smooth retrieve and the anti reverse is perfect. Feels like a reel that would be double the price.*
I tend to use fluoro and copoly on most of my setups, except my punching and frogging gear. It’s a feel thing for me. I tried braid to leader for well over a year and I could never get used to the feel of it and I feel like I lost a few fish because of it. I just couldn’t keep them pinned for some reason. On top of that, I primarily fish with a small boat in skinny waters where I make much shorter casts so I don’t really need the added casting distance of braid. Plus, like you, I was spending more time working on connection knots which was a headache. I will say that the sensitivity of braid is amazing though and the hooksets were super crisp and took zero effort so I understand why people seem to dig it. I guess the moral of the story is find what works for you and stick with it. Tight lines folks!
There are 5 guys I'd love to fish with one day, and 3 of them are B Lat. You are such a good dude. Thanks for all you do for fishing.
That’s funny man😂😂😂 thanks my dude👊🏾
Dude, perfectly stated. Definitely my favorite pro.
@@TheRealFireTurtle75 Mine too!
BLat, MDJ, BLat, MDJ, and BLat
@@dannyr1173 Oh yeah. MDJ would be great too and Wheeler.
Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod th-cam.com/users/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.
Hey Brian! Congrats on the win! Been watching your TH-cam channel. This Flourocarbon line confuses me alot. Other fishermen say they have to much trouble with this kind of line. I don't do leaders on my reel's. Never had trouble with line slipping on my reel's. Mono or braid. I am not a Tournament fisherman.I am 59 years old. I have totally revamped my whole fishing methods. Rod's, reel's, line, technics. I don't even have a boat. My Father had one for years. I fished with him and learned alot. But now its a whole new Ball game! There are alot of talking heads about Bass fishing. Some have no business giving info out. I find your videos refreshing. I watch all the way threw everytime. Don't want to miss a moment of the VIDEO. So keep up the good work. Good luck in tne future in Tournament Bass fishing. Shawn
I do braid to fluorocarbon for a dropshot and everything else on spinning gear I use straight fluorocarbon. For years! Great video!
I tried several kinds of florocarbon lines in a river setting and got too much twist in my lines on my spinning rods. I changed them to braid and florocarbon leaders and solved the problem. But that's on the Musselshell River in Montana.
What pound test floro were you using on spinning reel?
Use a tiny swivel
Great information B.Latt! Taught an old dog New tricks! Congratulations to you and your Bride on your BABY GIRL!!! your boys will be her protectors!!! I have three daughters and one son!
Excellent video!
Finally someone who understands different setups for different situations and different people!
NOT contradicting, but I’d like to make a few suggestions for the open minded.
There are actually situations where braid is HARDER to see than fluorocarbon. Dirty water on sunny days, flouro stands out where braid blends (darker braid, not hi-vid neon colors).
I would also suggest that a copolymer line can be better than flouro as well. It casts better, has better abrasion resistance, and is often thinner for the same actual break strength.
When you mentioned heavier line not working for spinning rigs, at first I was not agreeing, but then I remembered you were talking about flouro not mono.
We used 20+ lb line on spinning gear a lot, and while it clearly didn’t cast as well as 10lb, it wasn’t a problem. But that’s because mono has less memory than flouro.
For me, the only benefit to flouro, is if you want that line sinking.
Mono, is nearly as hard for the fish to see, casts better, costs a lot less, and is thinner.
Thin mono is as hard to see as thicker flouro.
Just for a test, try using maybe a Berkley Sensation leader on instead of flouro sometime. Or fill a spool with it.
Congratulations with the new baby. A little girl. That's out of sight. Thank you for sharing the great news with us.
Totally get where you're coming from champ. Can't bring myself to do it though: too many heartbreaks with straight fluoro. Went with pline fluoroclear because copolymer has always been good to me. You're the man B-Lat!
Dude I’m hype for 2020 and this channel, I love how you go against the grain and do what you like because I tend to do the same. Keep it up!
Thanks man!!! I’m not one to get caught up in numbers but I sure would love to hit 100k this year
I have to agree. A lot of people talk about line stretch negatively, but to me it can actually be a positive. I personally fish with a lot of very small panfish style lures since I like to be able to catch a variety of fish, and as a result I usually end up using small gauge hooks. The thing about small hooks is that it's really easy for bigger fish to spit the hooks or have them rip out of their mouth entirely. Since I tend to use 6 lb mono and a light moderate action rod, it can absorb a lot of shock and keep an even, firm pressure on the hook. If I catch a 4 lb bass on a 1/32 ounce beetle spin, I'd honestly much rather have 6 lb mono than 50 lb braid for that reason
I'm a power finesse fisherman and exclusively use spinning gear. I am heartened to see how useful you present spinning gear as part of an arsenal and how much innovation that has happened with them as well.
What would you say is best all-around spinning rod for bass, if you can only have one spinning rod? What is most versatile set-up?
Quality video, straight up fishing...thank you
Don't know , maybe I missed it , but straight flouro also eliminates the possibility of knot failure at your braid connection. Great job discussing your ideas about line with applications.
Yes! I did mention it. I hate having to tie the extra knot
Really great stuff man. I'm with ya man I love to fish braid to Fluoro. I also love the straight braid around the grass great stuff man.
Nice explanation on the time to use straight flour versus braid to flouro. Thanks for sharing!
I used to always prefer a straight monofilament line. The only spinning rod I have anything other than braid now is the rod I fish jerkbaits with which is spooled with Fluoro. I might put some fluoro on a medium power rod after watching this as I did like the feel of having a bit of stretch.
Feel the same way with mono. I throw light jigs with gulp minnows on a medium or medium light spinning rod with 8 lb green trilene xl line, seems to just work. Mostly use this for multispecies but bass love it also. Can catch perch, walleye, largemouth, small mouth, crappie, catfish all in the same day on that rig. The slight stretch in the mono helps that setup do its thing.
I’ve been using straight fluorocarbon on my spinning setup for over a year now and haven’t looked back since. I never use braid to fluorocarbon anymore I don’t like knowing there is an extra weak point between me and the fish. And plus the only knot i could rely on was a FG knot but it’s too much of a pain to tie. Straight fluorocarbon is the way to go
I still use both but I just love the feel of straight floro sometime. Especially when I really want to keep a bait in place better
I use fluorocarbon to braid because I'm exploring everything about line management lol
I start watching you over the summer and I noticed the leaders that you would tie I start watching you tie the leader and I really didn't understand what you were doing but now I I do I do that on one of my casting rods braids fluorocarbon.. I put about 35 to 45 in. of fluorocarbon I get fluo because the knot that I use I'm pretty new to it. It makes me think is't going to come apart when I catch a big bass. I started out using fluorocarbon before I was first introduced to braid so thanks for the heads up. I just purchased a St. Croix 7 + 1 medium heavy extra fast. It's called the bass X I like the feel of it I put a Shimano 150 XG on top of it. I'm going to change it up and get the Sumano 7. 5 and it just feel so light like a feather I think i'm just use floral on that thank you again for the information looking forward to seeing you destroy the bass in the Bass Classic and you keep up the good work you're a very talented guy I like your style of fishing .
Congratulations brother. Nothing better than getting to experience the best of both worlds when it comes to raising a boy and a girl.
I still cannot spool Fluor correctly on my spinning reel. Always ends up a mess. That’s why I use Fluor leaders in braid.
Derek Bushnell flouro can be very particular with how it’s spooled, try having the line come from under the spool, keep good pressure on it as well
I use line conditioner, it works for me.
th-cam.com/video/2LTevI3onHI/w-d-xo.html this is very helpful.
soak in warm water for 30 min or so before you put on. since i have done that havent had any problems
Fluorocarbon can be a pain. I use seaguar invizx. Other fluorocarbon line is stiffer and doesn't stay wrapped as good. 8lb max. Don't over spool.
I use straight flourocarbon when fishing on the pier. When there are a decent amount of people and lines get crossed, trying to de-tangle braid from any other line is a mess. Plus because I'm using a heaver rig altogether, the cast distance and accuracy is not an issue.
Congrats brother on the new addition to the family! As usual, great video!
Awesome bro never heard an angler discuss the fluorocarbon and braid to fluorocarbon leader usage wow keep teaching
I always come back to this video for reassurance that im not krazy for going straight fluorocarbon on my spinning reels except for drop shotting. Sick Stick Gang!
Thanks for the tips B-Lat...lot of woods in Choke Canyon. You and the family stay blessed...
I agree I use straight mono on top water walking baits it really helps with finicky fish and the stretch helps with the trebles
First off Congrats on the new addition to your family Brian! Second I fish out of a kayak a lot so I like to go with straight fluoro because I don’t like to re tie leaders while I’m on the water. Tying a leader is easy but like you said it cuts into my fishing time. So even though I would prefer to use braid to leader at times at the end of the day I’d rather maximize the time I have my bait in the water instead of spending my time tying knots
Brian! Sir, I'm your newest fan! I think Gman introduced you to me. Your content gives straight insight, well spoken, thoughtful and understandable. You bring it! . Thank you! Please keep up the great work! Eric Hoffman Iowa
Heading out now! I too try everything, and yes living 2miles from the water helps.. we are fishing for smallmouth and striper/whiper on the Colorado River in bullhead city, AZ.. thanks for the tips! Just found u and subbed
Excellent video B Lat! You made some really good arguments for they way you select line. I am going to adopt your methods and spool at least one spinning reel with straight #7 lb Sniper floro. I fish several clear water fisheries for spots and smallies.
I’ve just made the jump of braid/floro. However, I have one rod with 10 pound floro and it’s going to stay that way. So I have a lite and a lite medium spinning rod with braid/floro and a medium heavy spinning with straight floro. I have two casting reels with braid/floro on them, but they are backups. Both are set up for really heavy bottom contact plastics or jigs. I am still not convinced that you can’t damage a rod long term with braid. Appreciate you B.
Definitely a use for both!!! Keep it that way
@@BrianLatimerFishing I was stationed at Fort Jackson for 3.5 years. The only fishing I did that whole time was on Post. Golf Course ponds were crazy good. What’s your favorite water in S.C.?
Great advice, I been a straight Mono guy for years. This year switched to braid and fluoro leader or even mono leader. Like you said, I get the long distance plus versatility and no fluoro/mono twist and memory. Straight fluoro? As long as you aint casting a lot...lol
I'm primarily a saltwater flats fisherman in Florida. Here's my two cents. When you run braid you can fill the spool slap up, and you still will won't get wind knots. If you're gonna run Fluro or Mono don't fill you spinning reel full up, it will drive you crazy with wind knots. You'll lose some distance, but you'll also lose the frustration of knotted up line.
Great video and explanation on when to to use the different setups. You always provide the info that makes us all better anglers. Also congratulations on the new baby girl!
I’ve been looking for this perspective for a while. This is a great breakdown. I’ve been trying to decide if I want to use straight fluro to run a drop shot for finicky perch in cold, clear water. I think I’ve found my answer.
Thoughts on co-polymer ? I grew up fishing Silver thread co poly....I'm thinking of spooling up with it again.
I've watched a few vids now & subscribed today. You're a relatable charismatic dude. Thanks for all the tips & tricks. Really been enjoying the channel. Keep killin it out there!!
You and your family ok I haven't seen no new videos uploads. I heard the Weather was bad down there.. Just wanted to make sure you and the family were good.
One of my favorite anglers your videos are awesome thank you for all the good info. Best of luck on tour this year God bless
Good tips! I enjoy watching and learning new things.” Keep bringing it!”
Great video Brian I was fortunate enough to sit through one of your fishing seminars at the spring fishing and boat show in Toronto extremely informative and entertaining I was hoping to get a picture with you and ask you a few questions but you look pretty busy maybe next year :)
Man, I just watched you and your son on that tournament. Lil man is on point and on his way. I just subscribed to your channel a few minutes ago and look forward to checking out your videos. One Love from the Bay Area!!!!!
CONGRATS SIR, WONDERFUL NEWS YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH SIR
Awesome video. Thanks for help. Appreciate ya doing all these info videos. They help!!
Can I fill the spool halfway with mono and then put 100yds of flourocarbon line on the reel to save money?
Hi Brian, thanks for the info. What I don't understand is why you use a lighter leader than mainline on your braid to FC set ups. Unless it is to do with tournament regulations or something? But I never use lighter leader than mainline, here's why. I need to cast long distance so want the lightest braid I can use that will be strong enough for the type of fish I would expect to encounter. But because braid typically breaks at a much higher than advertised weight than does mono or FC leader I therefore must go heavier in the leader to at least match the braid. Also I usually fish structure or reef , so need something that will survive some abrasion, not only from the marine environment but also from the teeth or the body of the fish. Typical braid to leader combo's I use would be (for casting lures) 2lb to 4lb, 6lb to 8 or 15lb depending, 15lb to 20 - 30lb, (casting & reef fishing) 20lb to 25 - 50lb, (reef fishing) 30 to 50lb, 50 to 80lb. If I was to downsize the leader I would lose more fish, and more gear on snags. But would possibly increase the number of bites? Some background, I am purely a recreational angler, live in Australia and only fish salt water. I am interested to learn though why you do what you do with the lighter leaders.
Part of why people don't like doing this is is that fluorocarbon that handles well is expensive. I want to try Sunline Shooter eventually as well, but I have Seaguar Tatsu on two reels and it handles like Berkley XL mono. Both of these lines are 40 bucks for 200 yards, though. Cheap fluoro is like wire. I swear that Tatsu is more sensitive than any braids I've used. I only really like braid if I just need really heavy line, a whole lot of line, or if I'm fishing topwater.
He's 100% correct about line diameter on a spinning reel. 6 or 8lb. I think people are scared off straight floro because they come from fishing a bait casting setup ware thicker line diameter is actually a benefit, then wonder why there 12lb casts and handles like crap on a spinning reel.. sure braid to floro is more versatile, but if your stepping up power just grab your baitcaster.
Hey congratulations on the baby girl!!! With all the fishing and video you do, it’s hard to figure when you found the 1 1/2 minutes to get that baby started! 🤣😜
Great video my man.
Gonna be completely honest. I’m still going to use braid to fluoro anyway but saw BLat and MDJ together in the thumbnail and it was a must watch.
This wasn’t a “ don’t use braid” video. It’s created to help you understand other options
I usually throw straight fluoro or straight mono or straight braid. I went through a phase where I tied my liters but didn't notice all the hype so I went back to throwing straight. Sounds like I'm not crazy so thanks for the video.
Purchased my ticket to the school! I really enjoy your videos! Cant wait to meet ya!
See you there!
That feeling you refer too is so different from bait to bait. Ned rigs and drop shot fluorocarbon only for me with medium heavy rods. Braid with leader for all others. 👍 great info overall I see a lot more guys throwing heavier fluorocarbon on chatterbaits, spinnerbaits now.
This was a good topic. Im a bank angler and i only carry 3 rods. 2 baitcasters and one spinning. I always use straight fluoro. But i was thinking of trying braid with a fluoro leader. I was going to rig it up soon, but now i think ill just stick to 6 & 8# fluoro. Thx for the info Brian!
Braid to fluoro could be great for bank fishing tho!
Yo B Lat. Nice meeting you at the expo in Columbus. You looked beat on Sun. Keep up the great work your doing. No one said it was easy LOL
I’m pretty much braid to leader also...on EVEEYTHING. But I’ve got this daiwa rod and reel and the rod has micro guides. I’m totally happy with my blood knot and won’t ever change (I mean I take that knot into my spool on my baitcasters sometimes with zero issues). But that knot sometimes gets hung up in the tip guide/eyelet. So...I’m gonna try straight floro. Was thinking 8lb but after watching this maybe I’ll go 6? I’m totally not a spinning guy....but i do have a few of them. Good informative vid. Thanks!!!
I keep a spinning rod with 8 lb fluoro for finesse swim baits and very light crank baits in the winter months.
walleye fisherman here. my drop shot rods and my slip float rods are going to straight fluoro this year, and one rip jigging rod as well. the bread and butter for rip jigging is braid to fluoro with one mono to fluoro rod but i want to see if i can get the same effect the mono has on the bait with fluoro.
Really good breakdown B! I still fish braid to mono as well with treble baits for the stretch. 👊🏼
AND THATS WHY YOUR A PRO..END OF DISCUSSION. THANKS FOR THE VIDS OVIEDO FL
Makes me feel alot better about me switching to flourocarbon this afternoon
6-8lb works great!
8lb PLine floroclear is what I got. Spooled up and heading out in the morning
Cajun Gator green is the braid of monofilament. This stuff has almost zero stretch (sensitivity), high abrasion resistance, and casts like a dream. I don't use anything else.
Great Info Bro! Now you gotta refresh us on how to load the spinning reel with less wind knots!!! Lol, How is Team Lew treaty you?!?! I’m still rocking with the ABu’s but now if a sponsor wants to change that... lol Tight Lines #Vibes
I agree with you. B should do some fishing charters on the off season. Go get em this year b lat.
Man I don’t have a offseason 😂
On point my man! Love your content and hope you kill it with bass this year!!!
This video was on point! Thank you for the info. And by the way you are my favorite pro angler. Good luck in 2020! The wife and I will be rooting for you!🎣🤙
I just got all my spinning rods out a hour ago . Pulled out a bunch of line and thought about what I was gping to spool everything up with . ended up pairing up reels with the rods and setting them back . Came back and just seen this vid .
Now I have watched it the question I have is what if you go to a long leader like 20 foot . At that rate probabky just easier to skip the knot and go straight floro
You on the money with these tips 10lb braid to 20lb mono aswell for blues and Spanish of piers need the long cast and they will bite straight through that braid
I like straight floro when i know im gonna be hanging up alot, easier than tying anew leader on. Generally though i prefer the braid to floro
Love the Vids! Always check out your content whenever I see it pop up!!
Hey Brian, Any comment on the U tube test where mono is tested again flouro. The Flouro failed every time? I am seriously considering going back to Mono. I performed the same test and had identical results. Wondering if you were aware?
1st time seeing SK fishing line. How is it compared to the other top brands out there?
Boy, I needed this. Thanks.
‘Reel’ good vid, my friend. Definitely going to start workin some spinning reels.
I'm glad I'm a professional knot tier because obviously, fishing ain't got me nothing. lol
Thanks for the great info as usual! Hopefully see you at the Columbus fishing show!!😀
I use p line flouro clear line best line I've found for spinning rods cast great plus invisible under the water🐟👍👍
I’m heading to nipigon for some brook trout action and going to use straight fluorocarbon 8&6lbs.I will update.cheers
Braid is great for walleyes and trout small spinners & small minnow type plugs !!!!
I always have straight fluorocarbon toed on to at 2 of my spinning sets.
Excellent video, good job explaining it.
I hate braid. I got a 5000 spinning reel and put 12 pound flouro on top of mono backing. Works great
Congrats on BABY GIRL. Now back to fishing. What about line conditioner on straight fluorocarbon?
Never had any
Thanks for opening the vault a little,so we can peek inside
🔥 This information is GOLD! Thank you for sharing! 🔥
i use braid exclusively on my spinning rods for any and all occasions and lures.
I use braid exclusively for backing on spinning reels. Then I add 30-60 feet of fluoro. I don’t use short leaders on spinning gear.
@@R377R0 i was told never to use braid as a backing unless electrical tape is used on the spool itself first. without its own backing braid will free spin on the spool
@@MrMarrok657 Correct. I attach 4 feet of similar sized mono to the braid, before ever winding it on. Never had one slip, yet.
But you have a such great knot tying videos!... This video is still relevant. I lost a fish the other day on a bad braid to floro knot. Was looking to see what you are doing. Guess I'll have to tie a better knot. :-( You hate tying them in a boat. Try it in a kayak. LOL
I also find in wood braided will cut into the wood when fighting fish
Great tips and reasons behind it!
BLAT! Congrats on the girl! I stopped at 2 boys. Question - I am in the market to replace my 2004 eagle fishfinder that came with my tracker. I have a nice Lowrance DI unit that I bought a couple years ago and put in on the stern. I am going to buy a new side imaging unit. Would you suggest I put the side imaging on the bow or stern? My instinct says that my DI unit can get me where I think I can find fish and then having the side imaging on the trolling motor will help me dial in once I am in a spot that is holding fish... thoughts?
Ive tried, it jumped off my reel little by little until it was all gone lol maybe the line was old? It was yo zuri
It will certainly do that! What size?
As an old fossil I am hesitant to change. Thinking about spooling some spinning rods with braided line. My question is will braided line cut into guides on 80's era rods?
Could you do a video on the best spinning rod for bass, if you can only have one rod. What is the most versatile?
Congrats on the third kid welcome to the club! Having a baby girl is a different thing, they are ultra precious!
Congratulation on your success and may God continue to bless you.