I would think that Flukes and Floating worms would do best with monofilament or Flurocarbon because I think that stretch is valuable particularly if you are using a MH Rod. I think that the stretch in the line will let them take it in vs feeling the bite with braid and jerking too quickly. Is this the kind of thinking you would make?

Well, I don't know if you will actually notice much difference in terms of stretch, but what is

important is the the bow braid has when fishing some bottom contact baits. Weightless soft

plastics are probably the best example. In this example, fluorocarbon is significantly more

sensitive.

 

For weighted plastics and jigs, the braid or braid with a leader might be a better choice, but

lots of guys hate braid!  Fluorocarbon is always a candidate for me except for fishing treble

hook lures. For trebles I fish monofilament line.

 

 

 

 

I would think that Flukes and Floating worms would do best with monofilament or Flurocarbon because I think that stretch is valuable particularly if you are using a MH Rod. I think that the stretch in the line will let them take it in vs feeling the bite with braid and jerking too quickly. Is this the kind of thinking you would make?

 

My thinking of using mono for flukes is completely different than what you are presenting. However to answer your question directly, mono and fluro do stretch but if you adjust your drag accordingly you can minimize pulling the bait while using braid. Having a M rod in this situation also helps. I personally would not fish a fluke on braid, but if I had to, that's how I would adjust my reel. 

In general I like FC for soft plastic, mono for hard baits, cranks, jerkbaits, etc. and braid for thick cover only.

Keep in mind that fluoro sinks.  If you're wanting to keep a floating worm on top, mono would be a better option.

I prefer braid on a spinning rod for both. 

Basically what you can conclude from the replies thus far is try one and if it works for you then stick with it. If not then try something different.

I struggle with the concept floated regularly, that bass need more time to eat a bait or that we are pulling the bait away from them. All my sight fishing experiences have led me to conclude just the opposite, that there are a lot more takes happening that we are never aware of. There are pros and cons to different line types, but really don't fell this is one of them. 

I struggle with the concept floated regularly, that bass need more time to eat a bait or that we are pulling the bait away from them. All my sight fishing experiences have led me to conclude just the opposite, that there are a lot more takes happening that we are never aware of. There are pros and cons to different line types, but really don't fell this is one of them. 

I've had the same struggles.  I suspect that short strikes and spit hooks are much more the result of the fish's actions than mine or my equipment.....but then again, I'm pretty good at deflecting blame

I've never had issues with catching fish on braid/braid + leader. Although if I'm missing bites I guess I really don't know if I'm missing them haha. But I've been happy with the number of fish I catch using these lines so I've never really thought about changing up my set-ups. I don't know that jerking too fast has been a major issue for me so the need for more stretch in my line isn't a concern.

I struggle with the concept floated regularly, that bass need more time to eat a bait or that we are pulling the bait away from them. All my sight fishing experiences have led me to conclude just the opposite, that there are a lot more takes happening that we are never aware of. There are pros and cons to different line types, but really don't fell this is one of them.

Exacly!

Tell em to watch Glen Lau's videos again