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I read am article on swimming a jig and two thoughts about line came up. One said he used braided line for the heavy cover and strong hookset, another said 25-30 pound copolymer was the trick when casting far and hard with the wear on the braid's knot. I missed the message here, what is the advantage here?

Reeler

None-you don't have to have either one to swim a jig. They are nice but not neccessary, I swim jigs with good succes with regular mono. The key is making the jig and tail look and move a s much like a crawfish or shad as possible. Don't get too hung up on lines, new or old. Johnnie

RW, I am recommending a three star rating for you, to get it started. Keep up the good posts. Johnnie

The message is that these guys get accross to you (which they did ) that you need certain things to fish certain baits. It is thier job, and if they werent good at it, they would have to pay for all of thier fishing gear. The bass fishing world is starting to get more complex, and if the guys that they sponsor cant sell product, they will find someone who can. JMO

Scott

RW - When I first started swimming a jig I was told I had to have this jig w/rattle and this trailer. But I have since realized that is not the case. Open your mind and experiment and find what works for you.

The jig I am currently swimming is not even considered a swimming jig, but works best for me. There are few absolutes in swimming a jig. Try a few possibilities and decide for yourself as I think that is the best way to learn.

My guess to your question about line is the one using braid is in or around grass and the one using mono is not around grass. Could be wrong - Just an idea. Hope this helps!!!

Roger

Thanks Johnny. I guess the things that I wonder the most about is that some times when told how it is done by a pro in a story I assume that it is the absolute best way. I think I am trying to find out if the knot on braided line is more breakable in the methoid? Like most guys I wish for more water time to work out these theories, but instead I try to learn as much as I can from other sorces like from the pros and other bassers on this site.
So lets go out and wet a worm this weekend!

RW

I agree with the guys. I used to study Bassmaster mag like it was the bible. Now I just glean info. from it as I need it, and not all that stuff will apply to lakes in a particular region. I remember one article about using clear crankbaits. The article went on to say that to remove the paint use nail polish remover, so I go out and buy two of my favorite baits. The nail polish remover turned it into a cloudy mess, and turp. turned it to goo. So much for that idea. Experiment and have fun. Carl

Carl, good story, ya just can't believe everything you hear.
Clear baits do work well on Bull Shoals and Table rock or any very clear lake. Clear topwater baits are especially good.
Now If I could only find a clear bass jig???