On a baitcasting setup (7'3" MHF) used for frogs, large texas-rigged worms, and1/4 ounce jigs, what lb braid would you suggest? What leader would you pair it with? 

 

Thanks

Drew

frogs 50 (at least), the other two 40.

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2 minutes ago, reason said:

frogs 50 (at least), the other two 40.

 

This is pretty spot on. Maybe 65 for the frog.

If you're useing the same combo I'd use 50#. 

No leader 

 

 

 

Mike

One rod?....You should be fine with 40# braid.  I typically use 50, with no leader for frogs but would have no problem with 40lb. 95% of the time.  I don't like 50# for any jigs under 1oz.   I would recommend leader that is somewhat close to the diameter of your braid.... probably around 15-17

Since it sounds like you are planning on using this rod for all of these techniques I would say 50lb. You’ll need that for frogging. As far as a leader I am a huge fan of Seaguar Abrazx for my leaders on these techniques. 15-17#. Very abrasion resistant, low stretch, and sensitive. My frog rod I use 50lb braid. My jig rod and Texas rig rods I use 30lb braid. Hasn’t failed me yet.

I frog in thick stuff, 65 lb braid no leader.

Jigs and worms I use 30 lb braid, still no leader. 

Sounds like to do this on one setup, 50 lb braid would be best. Then if in clear water, tie on a 15-17# leader. 

 

Drew

5 hours ago, biggiesmalls said:

Sounds like to do this on one setup, 50 lb braid would be best. Then if in clear water, tie on a 15-17# leader. 

 

Drew

I think that's your best bet. I usually go 50 or 65 on frogs, 30 or 40 for light t-rigs, and 40 for jigs. If you don't frog in really heavy stuff 40 might be fine. 

Either braid should be fine for both on one rod. I would definitly run a flouro leader though on all but frog. I use seaguar blue label leader in 15 or 20# for that on 40# power pro. The leader gives me 2 advantages over straight braid, its far more abrasion resistant as well as i can brwak the leader off instead of cutting my line on a bad snag. You can break a reel seat on a rod pulling too hars trying to break or free a snag with heavy braid. Ive done it. 

For similar baits, I go with 40. It's a little bit light for frogs, but not too bad.

 

7 hours ago, biggiesmalls said:

On a baitcasting setup (7'3" MHF) used for frogs, large texas-rigged worms, and1/4 ounce jigs, what lb braid would you suggest? What leader would you pair it with? 

 

Thanks

Drew

 

I use 40 lb braid, plenty strong enough and works well for me.

My waters have good visibility, at least 3’ on bad days up to 10’ ,  And I don’t use leaders, they are for humans with mental problems.