Are you throwing crankbaits and other baits with treble hooks on braid? If so are you using a leader of mono or flouro?

No leader.

20 lb Sufix 832.

Unless I'm fishing in the slop, or throwing an A-rig, I generally use a 12lb flouro leader on my braid.

I think if you took a poll here, 50/50 would say they use a leader as compared to those who dont. Fluoro is more used as a leader than mono, but guys do use it. For the money, I would say splurge and get some good Fluoro if you are going to use it. Your only using 6-8 feet for a leader so a 200 yard spool will last a lonnnnnnnnng time

Although I like braid and can see the advantages of it

I throw my crankbaits on 12# yo zuri even around grass....I do tangle it up but I get a fair amount but I get lots of cranks in to and can often avoid most hangups in the grass by being gentle, retrieving slowly and letting the crank float once it hits grass

Anyways I love braid but switch to yozuri for cranking/trebles

I love braid but not for trebles. I use fluorocarbon for cranks and heavy mono for top waters. I find I set the hook to quick with braid even with a fiberglass rod.

20 lb Sufix 832 with 12lb Big Game leader - fished on Lamiglass SR705R (fiberglass) rod -

I think this rod & braid make a nice combo for med/deep crankbait.

A-Jay

Abu Black Max 1600C, what looks like 20# red PP, Daiwa V.I.P. Smallmouth, no leader. Assume reel's original owner threw cranks with it as well since he told me I would be surprised at how far it would throw one.

I've used both braid and mono for popping, and i have to say i like the stretch of the mono for the hook set, keeps the treble from tearing out and i always seem to get a nice solid hook set.

Technically speaking there is a difference between line and leader material, for freshwater use I cut my leaders from mono, I no longer buy any F/C line or leaders.

What one uses is their own personal preference, I use 10# braid, 15# in cover with a 15 or 20# mono leader for 100% of my freshwater fishing.

15# invisix floro for sq bill and med diving cranks's.

20# braid w/ 15# floro leader for ripping traps.

Mike

Using braid for treble hook baits its no problem, the only thing you have to do is use a softer rod. Instead of a MH, go for a M. This helps for the rod to take some of the load off the hooks when setting and fighting the fish since the braid has no stretch. When trying to go real deep with braid, you need to stick to a thinner braid in the 30# area.

30lb Spiderwire Stealth Braid with an 8lb Spiderwire mono leader. Just in case I do get hung up I want to be able to rip the line off without having to cut the braided.