What is the best bait for bottom fishing?

Baits. Using dead bait is the easiest option for most people, because you can just buy some at the local tackle shop. Sardines, mullet, menhaden, or cigar minnows, they’ll all get the job done. The key is to let the bait sink to the bottom just like a dead fish.

Why use a swivel on a fishing line?

The line from a rod and reel is tied to one end, and a length of fishing line, often terminated by a hook, lure or sinker, is tied to the other. The main purpose of the swivel is to allow the line to untwist during line retrieval, preventing undesirable tangling.

Can fishing line be too heavy?

A rods line class rating is the recommended line class you should use with that particular rod. If you fish with line that’s too heavy, you increase the risk of breaking your rod.

Can you put 10lb line on a 8lb reel?

Sure…you just can’t put as much on the reel… You could 25 pound test line on it..if you wanted to.. but even less of it.. The drag may wear out quicker w/ higher test but 6-10 isn’t a big difference. What they said.

Is 10lb test enough?

When to use: Top- water fishing, trolling, kids, stream fishing, all-around use. For most spinning rods, the maximum strength should be no more than 8- to 10 -pound test. Going heavier than that, Teschler said, will result in shorter casts and less line on your reel.

Can you put heavier line on spinning reel?

Heavier monofilament and fluorocarbon lines do not perform well on spinning reels because the diameter of the line is large enough that the spooled line will jump off the reel spool when casting. To begin, select a quality line with a pound test of less than 10 or 12 pound (depending on reel size, of course).

Can you put heavier braid on a reel?

“At the end of the fight, when that heavier braid is on their reel, they can increase their drag. We put braid on the top of the reel to fish with and back it with disposable mono,” Poyer says. “But whatever braid you think you need, double it.

Is 30 pound braid too much?

It’s a bit overkill, but not a problem. You should be completely fine since SMB and pike aren’t line shy in the slightest. I’ve heard a lot of pro tourney bass fishermen use 30-40lb braid just to be absolutely certain it won’t break anyway. You won’t be able to cast as far with light lures.

Can I use braided line on a spinning reel?

I found out that braided line can be used on a spinning reel and I decided to use it on both my rods. Braided line has many benefits over mono or fluoro line and I found it to perform much better overall. The braided line was definitely stronger, lasts longer, is more sensitive, and actually casts smoother.

What is the best fishing line for spinning reels?

Sneak Peak: Top Rated Fishing Lines (for Spinning Reels)

Stren Original Service Spool (Monofilament)
Power Pro Spectra Fiber Fishing Line (Braided)
Seaguar Invizx 100% Fluorocarbon Line.
Berkley Trilene Big Game (Monofilament)
Piscifun Lunker Braided Fishing Line (Braided)
Berkley Trilene XL (Monofilament)

What color fishing line is best?

green line