Neon mainline

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Mr_Green · #1 Post by **Mr_Green** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:16 pm

I usually stick to clear lines, actually always...im gonna load up a reel now but im tempted to put neon yellow on it, its gonna be a bass multiplyer so i dunno, any advice/insight very welcome...

#2 Post by **petekd** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:21 pm

As far as mainline is concerned Dave, I have noticed absolutely no difference whatsoever in catch rates between neon yellow, bright red, clear and braided lines. Absolutely none....

Mr_Green · #3 Post by **Mr_Green** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:24 pm

i suppose if i have a clear shock on it wont make a button of difference, nice 1 man

#4 Post by **lumpy** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:33 pm

i use bright yellow daiwa tournament (15lb) for my bass fishing and see no difference between my results and those using clear.also very useful for night fishing as its easier to see.

#5 Post by **roger de dodger** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:59 pm

any colour will do once it dosnt clash with your reel/rod or clothing you wouldnt want tongues waggin mr green :D a well turned out angler always does the bizz (keep an eye on the stubble too)some anglers manage to pull more than fish off the strand :lol: :lol: as the pros say presentation,presentation ,most important!!

#6 Post by **m.b3** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:54 pm

for any bassing i would do locally i would definately prefer clear. bass come into very shallow water and often you wont need a leader fishing so close in, unless you like weed! just a confidence thing...

Mr_Green · #7 Post by **Mr_Green** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:03 am

Roger, Thanks for the early morning buzz :D And Mark i agree with totally, im gonna try out the neon line just to see, i have 2 spools of the suffix 15lb neon yellow, i got it for free so its either give it away for try it out...

#8 Post by **eric** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:36 pm

i don't notice any difference in catch rate in regards to line colour either. the majority of salt water fish are colorblind according to the NEFSC and only respond to movement, shape and size. so as long as your line doesn't have the diameter of rope you should be alright!

#9 Post by **m.b3** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:41 am

gazo wrote:i don't notice any difference in catch rate in regards to line colour either. the majority of salt water fish are colorblind according to the NEFSC and only respond to movement, shape and size. so as long as your line doesn't have the diameter of rope you should be alright!

fair enough but... some lines may stand out in contrast to surrounding possibly making spooky fish wary. maybe...

#10 Post by **pete** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:13 am

Try to use clear if I'm fishing shallow water venues Mr.Green, both for snoods and mainline. Least then I'm not paranoid that its putting any fish off. To be honest though thats mainly for comp or bass fishing. Generally for rough ground stuff I'm not as fussy.