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Siebler · 07-14-2010, 09:56 PM

You want the Stretch that mono provides. You need to fish a tight drag with the Iron as you do not Set the hook as you would a live bait, you just wind into the bite. With Spectra/ Flouro you risk that fish snapping the line due to a lack of give when he turns for the initial run. Plus Mono is more forgiving when/if you backlash.

40-50lb mono is my choice. Izorline First String is the most popular line your going to find for Iron. Theres a reason that most deckhands and captains along with the best of Jig fishermen use this combination.

07-14-2010, 09:56 PM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	You want the Stretch that mono provides. You need to fish a tight drag with the Iron as you do not Set the hook as you would a live bait, you just wind into the bite. With Spectra/ Flouro you risk that fish snapping the line due to a lack of give when he turns for the initial run. Plus Mono is more forgiving when/if you backlash. 40-50lb mono is my choice. Izorline First String is the most popular line your going to find for Iron. Theres a reason that most deckhands and captains along with the best of Jig fishermen use this combination. __________________ CJ Siebler Last edited by Siebler; 07-14-2010 at 10:10 PM.