{"id":2970,"date":"2021-08-23T23:54:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T23:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-711416-2356891.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=2970"},"modified":"2021-12-05T18:40:29","modified_gmt":"2021-12-05T18:40:29","slug":"the-best-fishing-line-for-bass-fishing-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/the-best-fishing-line-for-bass-fishing-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The best fishing line for bass fishing | Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Whether you are just getting into bass fishing or are an experienced angler, you might often wonder “what fishing line should I be using with this lure?”<\/span><\/p>

Some people only pick a fishing line for its strength, after all you don\u2019t want to lose any bass breaking off because your line is weak. But fishing line has much more impact than just being strong enough to not break off. The line you use can affect how a lure works, how far you cast, if bass can see it, and much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Because fishing line is much more complicated than some people expect, there is no one best fishing line for all applications. That\u2019s why many professional fisherman have rod arsenals all outfitted with different types and strengths (represented by pound test) of fishing line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

But how should you pick what line to use? Well read on where I will describe the 4 major types (monofilament,\u00a0 fluorocarbon, braid, and copolymer<\/strong>) of fishing line and where they shine. Then, we will briefly discuss how to pick the right pound test every time. Finally, I\u2019ll discuss every common bass fishing technique and lure and tell you what type of line you should use with each.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Monofilament fishing line for bass<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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If someone says \u201cfishing line\u201d, monofilament is likely the first thing that pops into your head. It can be sold in various colors but is usually clear. It is made from plastic and semi-transparent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The main reason monofilament is the most popular fishing line is that it is versatile and cheap. This means that it isn\u2019t usually the best fishing line that you can use, though it shines with certain techniques. But it almost always isn\u2019t the worst. And you can buy it for a third of the price of braided or fluorocarbon lines.<\/span><\/p>

This is the reason that I promote monofilament line, specifically Trilene XL<\/strong><\/a> In 8 pound test, as the best fishing line for beginner fisherman<\/strong>.<\/a> No matter what technique you pick, it will work to some degree of success. And if you do lose some, get knots, etc. as you\u2019re learning you can replace it without breaking the bank.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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When you don't want to use monofilament<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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But as you increase your abilities, you\u2019ll probably find yourself going away from monofilament in favor of fluorocarbon or braided lines in a lot of applications. The biggest reason fluorocarbon and braid are better is because they have little to no stretch. Monofilament line on the other hand has a very high stretch.<\/span><\/p>

So when you set the hook on a fish, the line is stretching before the hook ever pierces a fish\u2019s mouth. Or when you\u2019re working a lure or casting, there is stretch generated in the line as well. This makes is slightly less sensitive and just creates time for a fish to spit out a lure. It also doesn\u2019t give you as much power when fighting a bass.<\/span><\/p>

While monofilament is mostly invisible, it isn\u2019t as clear or close to invisible as fluorocarbon is. So when you consider mono beside fluoro, you\u2019ll find fluoro is the better option in a majority of situations. And if you don\u2019t care about the fishing line being seen, then braid is stronger, easier to cast, and has no stretch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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When you do want to use monofilament<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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So why use monofilament at all? Well, it is cheap as mentioned before and that alone is a pretty good reason. There are also sometimes where you want stretch in line and it can actually help you fight a fish in by keeping tension easier. Finally, monofilament doesn\u2019t sink as quickly as fluorocarbon so is a great choice for topwater lures where you don\u2019t want the line seen. Because fluorocarbon will sink while the lure floats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pros for Monofilament Line<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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