Bass Fishing Line & Leaders

Monofilament, fluorocarbon, braid, fly line, leaders and tippet. Picked and compared for bass anglers.

Roundup Bass Line & Leaders

Best Braided Line for Bass and Baitcasters

Five braids expert roundups keep picking for bass and baitcasters, from PowerPro to Sufix 832, with how many of seven lists name each one.

Guide Bass & Trout Line & Leaders

Mono vs Braid vs Fluoro: Which First Line?

Monofilament, braid or fluorocarbon? How stretch, sink rate and visibility change what you feel and catch, and which line I'd spool on a first rod and reel.

Review Bass Line & Leaders

Sufix 832 Braid Review: Smooth and Tough

Why Sufix 832 is the braid on my bass reels: smooth casting, good fray resistance, thin diameters, plus the honest downsides of fading and knots.

Guide Bass Line & Leaders

Braid to Fluorocarbon Leader Setup for Bass

How I rig braid to a fluorocarbon leader for bass: line sizes, how much leader to leave, the double uni knot, and when to skip the leader in weeds and lily pads.