Anyone who knows me knows that i love to flip and i have had some question about something late that i wasnt sure about. Around here we dont have much cause to use braid but there are times like here recently that we do need it. I generally flip with 20 pound fluoro but that just doesnt cut when i start flipping grass. I dont have the money 2 have 2 separate flipping rods or 2 be constantly changing line. so i was wondering if this would work. If i were to spool my reel with 50 pound braid for the mainline then tie a leader of 20 pounde Fluoro would it work? So that way i can use the fluoro in clearer water then just cut it off if i start flipping grass. I do this with my shakey heads for greater sensitivity but was not sure if this would also work for Flipping. If anyone has any insight please let me know!

 

Josh

Of course it will work. The only thing I would suggest, is do it with 60 or 65lb braid to keep the line diameters closer.. 50lb braid is usually comparable to 12lb diameter, and you're tying to 20lb fluorocarbon.. I like to keep the diameter a bit closer. Again, this is not a MUST, but whenever flipping I prefer the stronger 60/65lb braid anyhow.

Of course it will work. The only thing I would suggest, is do it with 60 or 65lb braid to keep the line diameters closer.. 50lb braid is usually comparable to 12lb diameter, and you're tying to 20lb fluorocarbon.. I like to keep the diameter a bit closer. Again, this is not a MUST, but whenever flipping I prefer the stronger 60/65lb braid anyhow.

 

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I pitch boat docks around Smith Mountain Lake and use braid to flouro. One of the best benefits is you only have to change your leader not your main line.65braid/20 flouro works great even in clear water.

Of course it will work. The only thing I would suggest, is do it with 60 or 65lb braid to keep the line diameters closer.. 50lb braid is usually comparable to 12lb diameter, and you're tying to 20lb fluorocarbon.. I like to keep the diameter a bit closer. Again, this is not a MUST, but whenever flipping I prefer the stronger 60/65lb braid anyhow.

i figured it would work just wasnt sure about it thanks!

Of course it will work. The only thing I would suggest, is do it with 60 or 65lb braid to keep the line diameters closer.. 50lb braid is usually comparable to 12lb diameter, and you're tying to 20lb fluorocarbon.. I like to keep the diameter a bit closer. Again, this is not a MUST, but whenever flipping I prefer the stronger 60/65lb braid anyhow.

how long of a leader do you suggest?

Another possible option might be to purchase an extra spool for your reel.

 

Then simply insert the spool / line of your choice.

 

You'll get the flexibility of "a second rig" for a fraction of the cost.

 

A-Jay

Another possible option might be to purchase an extra spool for your reel.

 

Then simply insert the spool / line of your choice.

 

You'll get the flexibility of "a second rig" for a fraction of the cost.

 

A-Jay

i actually like that idea

how long of a leader do you suggest?

 I don't do the leader to braid deal much anymore.. I used to do it exclusively but now I have quite an arsenal of reels. I did the braid to leader for a year or so exclusively though, and found this to be the best way to figure out leader length (it will be determined by the length of your rod).

 

   I like the bait to come down to reel and the knot be about 3 inches from going into tip guide.

I do that all the time. I run 40# braid and 20# Fluoro leader with no issues.

The extra spool idear might be a good thing.

I think im going to try the leader first then if i dont like it im going to go to buying a extra spool

The issue with the extra spool becomes.. What about when you decide you want 15lb fluoro? Or 25lb fluoro? That is if you ever do come across that situation...