06-17-2008, 07:44 AM
I can't say I have had any first hand experience that would suggest heavier line scares the fish away, but I have heard people suggest as light a line as possible for trout. For that reason, I use a 4 lb leader. For bass, I throw 12 lb mono and 20 and 30 pound braid of similar thickness with no less luck than when I was using 8 lb braid (3 lb mono diameter).
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