newbie looking for line advice pls

[insaneuk]

having waded thru a fw sites etc i think i finally understand the differences in the lines etc but still a little unsure and would like a few more experienced folks to poss point me in the right direction please

i only have to basic rods one float one feeder. at the min they have the standard cheap lines that came in the deal.

i understand about hook lengths and stuff and was thinking about this for the set up

all on mono

float
3 or 4 lb main line with a 2-2.5lb hook length.

feeder
10lb main line wtih a 8lb hooklength

would this be a good idea then use the feeder for larger bottom feeding carp etc then the float for more general fun stuff.

also what is the difference between mono and braid. as it seems braid is stronger but surely you need a weaker hook length so that goes first etc.

thanks

[pompy.bass.man]

braid is much more sensitive. it doesn't strech like mono and you get a better fight out of the fish. you can see anything on your rod tip itsthat sensitive. i use 15lb braid for sea fishing and i love it

[pingu]

hi

I'm not the best darkside angler on here by massive margin but spookily thats the same set up as my rods

with the float rod just look at the line weighting guide on the rod( will say max line) but 4lb sounds good

the feeder sounds fine as well , and you can lessen the hooklength strengh as well then if required

dave

[insaneuk]

pompy. is it a bit of overkill having braid for the hook length when i'll be using mono for the rest of it as surly it's not goin to get the full effect.

pingu, which do you have on your float i was poss thinking 3lb with a 2lb hook length so it's a bit more nimble etc.

[pingu]

can do
only reason i regulary fish 4lb on float is that one of fisheries( kiora) i regulary get hit by 6lbish carp on floay) 3lb should be ok

dave

[insaneuk]

hmm might go for a 4 and 3 lb combo then.

is braided line better for a complete feeder system or mono as does braid sink better hiding it etc

[richard1980]

A lot of commie fisheries do not allow braided line, so check fishery rules before u start fishing.

[bobberman23]

I buy the stren braided and use a 10 pound mono below it and can bring in most big fish! If I snag the mono brakes and I only loose my rig! You can also buy a sinkable braid. Most of the spider wire lines float and the wind or current moves the line when bottom fishing! I also like some of the red mono! The braided also has a smaller diameter per pound that the mono!

[grayling4me]

this is an interesting thread for me because ive recently got back into river fishing where i grew up after about 35 years absence. in "olden times" i used to always use bayer perlon but dont seem to see that these days. currently i have some 8lb profish ghost line and 4lb ngt duracast advanced mono. are these any good for river trotting (ive been getting chub up to 4 - 4.5lb and grayling to 1lb) or are there more suitable alternatives ? its all so much more technical these days - i went into a carp specialist shop recently and there was lots of gear that i had absolutely no idea about how you would use.

[martin56]

Bayer Perlon MUST still be around somewhere cos' i saw Matt Hayes on about it recently on T.V. (re- it's good sinking properties for ledger/feeder.