does monofilament affect the action of a jerkbait because of the stretch? also I know invisx is stretchier then sunline sniper so Im trying to decide which line to choose from

I prefer some stretch using a jerk bait. It’s one of the few applications I still use mono for.

1 hour ago, johnsmith said:

does monofilament affect the action of a jerkbait because of the stretch? also I know invisx is stretchier then sunline sniper so Im trying to decide which line to choose from

 

Yes, I would also add that if your bait sits nose down the mono will pull it up slightly since it floats.

 

I use both types of line but on different rods.

A jerkbait isn't going to apply enough force to stretch your line during the course of a normal retrieve. 

 

No, it won't affect the action unless you're using heavy line.  Yes, it will affect the attitude of the bait during the pause. Finally, it will affect your hook-set.

3 hours ago, johnsmith said:

does monofilament affect the action of a jerkbait because of the stretch? 

No

I usually go to very thin braid (8lbs-0,005inch) for jerkbaits, it lets the bait suspend perfectly. Braid offers no coils and stretch and so it allows to stay in contact more efficiently with the bait compared to mono.

 

 

 

 

I like a braid to fluorocarbon set up on spinning gear to throw jerk baits.

10 hours ago, gimruis said:

I prefer some stretch using a jerk bait. It’s one of the few applications I still use mono for.

Fishing jerkbaits is the only technique that I fish with monofilament line. 

11 hours ago, johnsmith said:

does monofilament affect the action of a jerkbait because of the stretch?

compared to a PE line, yes.  It softens the erraticness when the bait is worked with hard, sharp snaps.

 

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I use 20 lb braid with a 4 foot or so mono leader.