Braided Line For Articulated Streamers

[RedBeard]

Anyone use braided line for the articulation material on streamers?

[SilverDoctor]

Tried it once but I found it too soft for nice hinge. Thick mono or light wire works better IMOO.

[tika]

I have been using Fireline in #15 (light) and #30 (heavy). I find it easier to thread beads and tie-in than wire.

[CDone]

I've used Power-Pro and Spider Wire but now I exclusively use Beadalon wire from Micheals, Bronze in 0.38mm is my go to, 60ft spool is something like $8.

 

Colin

[Jayhad]

Yes,

I have used it and I use it regularly depending on which pattern and how it is designed move in the water. I use a huge tangled mess of green braid I pulled out of the Bow 6-7 years ago. If I want a stiff fly I use wire.

[RedBeard]

Thanks for the responses!

 

About what lb rating is that braid jayhad?

[Dangus]

Yes,

I have used it and I use it regularly depending on which pattern and how it is designed move in the water. I use a huge tangled mess of green braid I pulled out of the Bow 6-7 years ago. If I want a stiff fly I use wire.

 

Stiff, as in doesn't fold back on itself? ha. Redbeard, Don't bother with braid. There articulation is where you get your movement from- Looping wire through the eyelet of the next shank or trailer hook provides enough "release" to generate more than enough movement. I believe Jayhad can be quoted belly aching about triple articulated dungeons folding back on themselves and beads "doing nothing." braid/backing is far too limp. perhaps this is his problem?

[Jayhad]

Redbeard, I think its 25lb.

[monger]

I just use some 40lb mono with some beads...fish don't seem to mind

[troutlover]

So Monger its basically the same stuff you use to make those RAD friendship bracelets you hand out to all your closest friends.

[monger]

Only guys who catch LOTS of steelhead get one....maybe in a few more years you will get on the list....

[FraserN]

I use dacron, which is essentially the same. I have tried braided line, and it works fine. As good a choice as any material for articulated streamers.