Canal Jiggin'...what line you use?

[5 String Bass]

Interested in the fireline test too... Does the 30 lb work well for most here? I'm debating between that and a 65 lb PP or other similar braid. Also how MUCH line do you typically need to fish that little creek, known as the ditch, when jigging? Does anyone feel the need to load up more than 300 yds of braid?
Thanks.

[partsjay]

1 more thing.....do you use a leader?

[chris L]

yes either 60# or 80# mono . floro is too expensive for my wallet in the canal . wait a damn minute my wallet has been in the canal .

[Mike P]

Fireline wasn't tested. As far as leader goes, I use 40# Ande Premium in clear, right off a 1/4 pound spool in my jig bag. Most economical way to make leaders, considering that going through 10 30" leaders a night isn't unheard of--they get chewed up from abrasion even if you're not losing jigs.

I use 40# because I want to make sure the leader breaks before the line.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by 5 String Bass

Interested in the fireline test too... Does the 30 lb work well for most here? I'm debating between that and a 65 lb PP or other similar braid. Also how MUCH line do you typically need to fish that little creek, known as the ditch, when jigging? Does anyone feel the need to load up more than 300 yds of braid?
Thanks.

I use 30 lb fireline but most don't like it.It's a little on the thick side to make far cast's.65 is kinda thick also it will also take more lead to get to the bottom.On the same token it will float em better..I always spool up my canal reels with 300 yds of line.
I use 40 lb flourocarbon leaders.I believe they have way better abraision resistance.I only tie my leaders 18 inches or so for the ditch.Lots of times the high bank behind u will prevent the use of anything longer..
Hooking a rock behind u is no fun..