Fluorocarbon or braid for smallmouth?

Both — in the combination most smallmouth specialists run: thin braid main line for sensitivity and hook-setting at depth, tied to a fluorocarbon leader for near-invisibility at the bait. Fluorocarbon's refractive index is close to water's, which matters against a fish that inspects at close range in clear water; braid alone is the most visible option there. Straight fluorocarbon is fine for jerkbaits and crankbaits; the braid-plus-leader setup dominates for drop shots, tubes, and ned rigs fished deep.

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