Testing Out Spiderwire 40lb Braid Invisible

I finally decided to spool up some spiderwire 40lb braid invisible on my favorite baitcaster last weekend because the bass in my local pond have been acting incredibly skittish lately. If you've ever fished pressured water, you know exactly what I'm talking about. You can have the best lure in the world, but if the fish see a thick rope attached to it, they're going to turn their noses up and swim the other way. That's usually where I'd start messing around with fluorocarbon leaders, but honestly, I was looking for a way to skip the extra knot and just fish straight braid without spooking everything in the vicinity. ...

April 27, 2026 · 6 min · Ishtar Erickson