does mainline diameter matter for silvers?

[TF_nitro]

I never go below 0.12 main for silvers on commercial fisheries, I dont find it detrimental and I know Will Raison uses the same, even though he uses 0.7 hooklengths. So what about when fishing b&j on a canal? Can you still get away with 0.12 mainliene, or is it essential to go finer? Why?

[TF_Gary]

Not my area of expertise, but I seem to remember reading an Alan Scotthorne article where he said that using a finer mainline gives you better presentation. This is especially in windy conditions, as the rig is less affected by the wind with thinner line.

[tunnel topper]

I’ve always needed to go fine for roach. but i was brought up on had waters were fishing fine and light was needed to get bites let alone fish.

[TF_Steve Lockett]

Can depend on where you’re fishing. Go finer when bites are at a premium, heavier if you can get away with it.
The reason Will uses 0.12 is to cut down tangles when bagging on silvers on commercials or expecting a lot of bites/fish. If excellent presentation is required, I’m sure he would go thinner.

[TF_wildinguk]

Mainline diameter also matters when it comes to balance of your rig. Using a .12 mainline and say number 2 elastic would be daft, the mainline would be too powerful really for the elastic.

Also, finer mainline gives better presentation in windier conditions, Here in the fens that makes a whole load of difference. I tend to fish .10 mainline for most silver rigs, commercials, heavier river floats and bagging/positive rigs 0.12 main for durability, and .08 for winter/canals/fishing fine for small fish. Works for me.

[Merce1]

It definitely makes a difference – how the rig drops thru the water, how the float sits, balance vs elastic (as mentioned), also attaching small shot to think mainline is a problem. Imho using thinner rig mainline for silvers on naturals will catch you more.

[TF_redarmy]

I would of thought you get a slower fall if fishing on the drop with heavier main line due to more resistance

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